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Overview
What you will learn
After completing the Down Syndrome - The Essentials course offered by University of Melbourne , the learner will be able to:
- Identify initiatives in Australia that can improve the health and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome
- Demonstrate appropriate terminology, language, and communication when speaking to or about someone with Down syndrome
- Compare resources available to better care for people with Down syndrome and their families, from prenatal diagnosis through to ageing
- Compare possible intervention on quality of life for a person with Down syndrome in Australia
- Evaluate initiatives that promote the inclusion of people with Down syndrome in healthcare, education, workplace, and community in Australia
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Improved communication skills
- Improved language skills when talking to or about people with disability
- Increased knowledge of the disability rights movement
- Increased knowledge of Down syndrome
- Increased knowledge of the potential of people with Down syndrome
- Increased knowledge of inclusive practices
- Increased knowledge of initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome in Australia
- Increased knowledge of where to access appropriate supports to assist people with Down syndrome and their families
- Increased knowledge of how to make a difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome in Australia
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Psychology Public Health View 20 other Short Courses in Psychology in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS: 00116K
- This course is designed and useful for anyone who is working or studying in health.
- There are no set entry requirements for this course.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
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Additional Details
- Free
Funding
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