Course Overview
Award(s)
QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Person Centred Focus to Disability 5N1728
Course Code:
5N1728 | 10 Weeks | THURS 18.45 - 21.45
Fees:
€240
This programme module aims is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to apply a person centred focus to their work with people with disabilities in a variety of settings.
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Programme Description
- Identify issues arising from the language and stereotyping
- List five valued experiences
- Define what is meant by a socially valued role
- Describe how working from a value base and philosophy that reflects a person centered approach has a positive impact on people receiving support
- Define what is meant by a medical model of support and a social model of support
- Outline the principles of a person centered focus to disability
- Outline the elements of good communication skills
- Adopt the use of people first language in their work practice
- Work with a person centered focus to empower individuals with a disability
- Examine their role as an advocate for an individual with disability
- Explore the capacities and uniqueness of each individual
- Apply the principles of person centered focus in their day
- Demonstrate the essential skills of active listening
- Demonstrate a creative approach when meeting the needs of people with disabilities
- Compare the medical and social model of service
- Discuss the concept of inclusion and the importance of this
- Discuss the importance of socially valued roles for individuals with disability
- Analyse the differences between adopting an individualised
- approach and one that sees individuals with disabilities as a homogenized group
- Recognise service users diversity, cultural and ethnic needs
- Discuss the challenges of working with individuals using a person centered focus
