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R44 Professional Certificate in Disability Studies

INTRODUCTION

The Professional Certificate in Disability Studies is designed to provide an understanding of current issues in disabilities with a focus on services for people with intellectual, physical and psychiatric disabilities and disabilities associated with ageing.  The course is particularly appropriate for health, human services and other welfare workers.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have relevant work experience or current employment in human services or related areas.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE
 
Four units selected from:
CSV1105 Interpersonal Skills 15
CSV3112 Administration and Management in Community and Public Services 15
DIS1101 Historical and Sociological Perspectives on Disability 15
DIS3107 Communication Skills and Disability 15
DIS1103 Introduction to Disability 15
DIS3104 Community and Professional Values and Disability 15
DIS3105 Early Intervention for Children and Families with Special Needs 15
DIS3106 Contemporary Issues in Disability 15
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006