Improving Health Assessments for People with an Intellectual Disability

Describe the similarities and differences in health that applies to people with an intellectual disability in comparison to their non-disabled peers;

Design your own Easy Read documents for health assessments

Develop skills and techniques on adapting health assessments and engaging individuals with an intellectual disability using accessible material; and

Explain what making reasonable adjustment means for people with an intellectual disability as they engage in health services;

Explore how to adapt explanatory materials for the person with an intellectual disability;

Identify the relevance and importance of health assessment for people with an intellectual disability;

Reflect on the importance of making reasonable adjustments and understand how this is applicable to healthcare practice;

This course is for healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, and care supporters working with people with an intellectual disability

You do not need any prior experience as the course is designed to be usable by all levels of healthcare professionals