Supporting People with Down's Syndrome

Explore Down's Syndrome and how it can affect the way people think and behave.

Provider

North East Scotland College, Scotland
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This course is available on the North East Scotland College website.

Description

Why take this course?

This short e-learning course is perfect for continuing professional development, and is ideal for those working within the health and social care sector, as well as teachers, parents and community support staff. The course examines how Down’s Syndrome can affect individuals in terms of health (in both the short and long term) as well as their general safety and ability to communicate. The course also considers how to help people overcome some of these difficulties, whilst examining how integration into the community and employment possibilities can help those with Down’s Syndrome to live more fulfilling lives.

What you will experience

The course is broken down into four easy steps – an introduction and three study units:

  • What this condition means to people, and the help/support they would like
  • The skills required to support someone with this condition
  • The impact of Down’s Syndrome and the difficulties that can arise
  • How support workers can make things easier for people with this condition

About North East Scotland College

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North East Scotland College is the single largest provider of vocational education and training in the North East of Scotland.

We have a course to suit everyone; whether you’re fresh out of school, currently working, returning to education or simply want to try something new – whatever your educational or occupational background, an opportunity awaits at NESCol.

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