Disability Information Management and Communication Systems

Expected Learning Outcomes

Describe and develop basic health information systems and implement management and communication systems in relation to care pathways of people with disabilities across sectors to be able to monitor inclusion and access to services. (This course can be modified to focus specifically on disability and rehabilitation information in the health sector).

Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students should:

• Explain the components of an information system
• Demonstrate principles and practice of record keeping
• Demonstrate use of a variety of participatory rural appraisal methods and different tools to gather information
• Demonstrate critical enquiry in collating information
• Disseminate information in a professional manner
• Identify relevant support services and care pathways for effective referral and follow up

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

Expected Learning Outcomes

Understand primary health care and assist in the design and implementation of health promotion actions, education and strategies in different contexts and life stages, namely, personal management, play, schooling, work, social interactions through sport etc.

Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be able to:

• Define health promotion
• Identify social determinants of health
• Identify health promoting occupations
• Facilitate community participation in active health promotion campaigns
• Mediate and liaise between health services for families and people with disabilities

Inclusive Development and Agency

Expected Learning Outcomes

Understand community-based rehabilitation as a community development strategy to promote the rights of people with disabilities and implement strategies and actions to enable participation by taking environmental factors into consideration.

Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students should:

• Define and explain the concepts of disability, social inclusion and community development
• Explain the concept of power in collaborative relationships to facilitate disability inclusion
• Identify the purpose of disability rights policies in creating equal opportunities for access to activities, services, information and documentation
• Identify and describe factors influencing participation across sectors (name barriers and facilitators)
• Implement strategies to enable participation and access to services
• Demonstrate evidence of mobilising resources in the community
• Establish collaborative relationships and self-advocacy with relevant stakeholders

Health Wellness and Functional Ability

Expected Learning Outcomes

Understand human development and common health conditions in order to select and screen disabled clients for impairments and provide basic interventions to improve participation in the life areas of living, learning, working and socialising. Principles and procedures related to caring for the carers would include the ability to work safely and prevent injury to self and others.

Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will be able to:

• Discuss and describe normal development and wellness in children and adults
• Identify clients with selected disorders and difficulties
• Demonstrate appropriate kinetic handling and positioning skills
• Demonstrate appropriate use of assistive devices
• Identify risk factors for emotional distress in carers, clients and self
• Apply basic counselling and support methods to carers, clients and self
• Recognise when referral is required
• Demonstrate appropriate referral patterns and work in a multidisciplinary team

Work Integrated Practice Learning (Part 1 and Part 2)

Expected Learning Outcomes

Provide practice learning opportunities for students to integrate knowledge and skills related to the above courses. Practice the ability to screen, provide basic care, follow-up and referral systems, as it relates to the needs of people with disabilities.

Specific Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this course students should:
• Apply essential methods, procedures and techniques to address the difficulties and disorders experienced by disabled people across the lifespan in the community
• Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate efficient information-gathering, analysis and decision- making abilities
• Demonstrate ability to evaluate and reflect in and on action