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What is the experience of people with intellectual disabilities around the world, what barriers do they face and how do they overcome them? What are their health needs and how can good health be promoted? What health conditions do they commonly experience and how can they be evaluated and managed? What influence do other factors such as aging and epilepsy have on your health? What mental health problems do they have and how can they be recognized and managed? What are some of the ethical and legal issues that are particularly relevant to you?
4 months. 1 - 2 hours per week suggested.
3 high-quality virtual courses
This XSeries program has been designed to influence, empower and educate a broader population to improve the health and healthcare of people with intellectual disabilities.
Worldwide, more than 60 million people with intellectual disabilities experience poor health, die prematurely, and receive inadequate medical care.
You will understand the barriers and facilitators for people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and their health care providers.
In our courses, you will learn about best practices in the field of intellectual disability care and gain insights to improve health outcomes for this disadvantaged group.
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