Disability Studies courses in Ireland
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Advanced Disability Studies with Special Needs (Level 6)
Classroom Based, Special Needs Assistant Training Course by Kerry College of Further Education - Tralee, Co. KerryThis programme aims to meet the requirements of childcare supervisors and managers in relation to current childcare legislation and child protection legislation, as well as developing the skills and expertise required to work with children with disabilities in a primary or post primary school and in special units and care settings. The programme aims to…
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BA in Contemporary Disability Studies - Level 7 - December 2020
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinNote: commenced November 18th, 2020. Late applications may be accepted. The Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Disability Studies is a QQI accredited, 3-year degree course for people working in the disability and social care sector. It provides participants with the social care skills required to deliver effective person centred services. Achieving this involves: Developing a detailed understanding…
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Certificate in Empowerment and Advocacy - Spring 2021
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinThis accredited Level 6 course, Certificate in Empowerment and Advocacy, equips the student with the knowledge, skills and competencies to support people with disabilities in empowering themselves on a day-to-day basis, thus facilitating self-defined visions of a desirable future. This includes guidance and skills in relation to effective facilitation through a number of empowering approaches…
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Certificate in Exploring Disability - December 2020
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinExploring Disability is a first module of the QQI accredited, 3 year BA in Contemporary Disability Studies degree course for people working in the disability and social care sector. Who Is This Course For? The course is for disability service professionals looking to extend their knowledge and skills in the area. It is an accredited…
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Certificate in Facilitated Learning (Systematic Instruction)
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinThis accredited Level 6 course will help you develop and implement an individual training plan for a person with disability using the Systematic Instruction teaching strategy. During the 10-week course you will work in partnership with a service user to support them to develop a skill that relates to their own person centred plan. After…
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Certificate in Supported Employment - Level 7 - Spring 2021
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinThis Level 7 course is a professional qualification targeted at the needs of people working as job coaches and employment facilitators. It will provide: A detailed understanding of the social and legislative context in which the employment of marginalised groups takes place A formal grounding in the principles, processes and best practices of Supported Employment The…
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Certificate in the Management of a Positive Behavioural Culture
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinThis course is aimed at supervisors and managers of human services for people labelled as challenging. It is also suitable for people aspiring to those roles. The Certificate in Management of a Positive Behaviour Culture is an accredited programme that focuses on how to utilise and effectively manage Positive Behaviour Support in a way that…
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Collaborative Practice and Teamwork- HEA Initiative/Government funded - CLOSED
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinNOTE: The College wishes to fill as many of the free places as possible and is still accepting applications on a first come first served basis for some of the courses. We are still operating a late list in case of any last minute cancellations over the coming days/weeks. Please make your application today and we…
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Diploma in Autism Care – Level 3
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by 1 Training - DublinDiploma in Autism Care – Level 3 Overview Autism is a form of complex neuro-behavioural condition that hinders an individual in social interaction and language and communication skills development. Symptoms of autism start to show up during the first three years of a child’s life and can range in severity from child to child. A…
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Diploma in Learning Disability Awareness - Level 3
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by South London College - DublinDiploma in Learning Disability Awareness – Level 3 Learning disability, as the term suggests, does not render a person incapable to learn or grasp new things. On the contrary, a person with a learning disability can be as smart as or smarter than normal people. However, their brains are wired in a different way that…
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Disability Awareness (QQI Level 6)
Distance Learning, Disability Studies Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinLearners who complete this Disability Awareness programme will obtain the knowledge on different definitions of disability in relation to historical and cultural influences. Learners will acquire knowledge of various types of physical and learning disabilities. They will be familiar with the different assistive technology and teaching methods which will help with the negative aspects of each…
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Focus on the Individual: Person Centred Planning - March 2021
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinThis accredited Level 6 course, Focus on the Individual – Person Centred Planning examines how a person centred plan is implemented, facilitated and evaluated. It explores the organisational structures and changes required to support a person centred service that is focused on individualised supports and care. The ten-week programme, which blends online learning with intensive workshops,…
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Honours BA in Contemporary Disability Studies - Level 8 - January 2021
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinThis one-year, part time course provides qualified Social Care Workers with the knowledge and skills to make substantive, positive changes to organisations in the pan disability sector. It will help you to become an advanced social care practitioner and drive the development and delivery of quality, rights driven services to people with disability. The course also…
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Intellectual Disability Studies (QQI Level 5)
Distance Learning, Disability Studies Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis course is designed for people who wish to work in the area of intellectual Disability, employers in the intellectual disability area would favour job candidates with this module completed. The course will also be of particular interest to family members and friends who have contact with a person with Intellectual Disability. This Component Certificate…
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Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities - NCFE CACHE Certification
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by Study 365 - CavanOverview The Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities is designed to help learners equip themselves with the skills and knowledge to work with children and adults with learning disabilities. The course is suitable for beginners or individuals already employed that requires them to interact with people with disabilities. The course will primarily…
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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by Study 365 - CavanOverview The Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities is designed to help learners equip themselves with the skills and knowledge to work with children and adults with learning disabilities. The course is suitable for beginners or individuals already employed that requires them to interact with people with disabilities. The course will primarily…
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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Online Learning, Disability Studies Course by 1 Training - DublinNCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities Overview The NCFE CACHE level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities is designed for individuals who want to learn how to support individuals with learning disabilities and progress in their career. Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems that might hinder an individual…
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Person Centred Planning Skills
Classroom Based, Disability Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinThis twelve-week, accredited course provides a comprehensive introduction to the person centred approach to disability and empowerment. It combines online learning with a series of intensive workshops that will provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to use person centred planning to: Support a person to develop their personal profile Facilitate them and…