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Micro-credential - Enacting Human Rights in the Lives of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Course ID: 181466
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin
8 weeks
€770
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This micro-credential will be relevant to all intellectual disability service providers and professionals who wish to develop competency and knowledge in respect of the enactment of human rights in the day-to-day lives of people with intellectual disabilities.  It will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies to enact rights-oriented service and person-centred support to people with intellectual disabilities in line with the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).  Learners will engage in online directed and self-directed learning activities, take part in discussions on key issues and apply their learning over the eight weeks in the development of a case study related to understanding and enacting human rights in the life of a person who the student supports.    On successful completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:  
  • Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the legislative framework associated with providing a rights-oriented service to people with intellectual disabilities. 
  • Critically utilise evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competence in the critical evaluation of current models of service for people with intellectual disabilities. 
  • Explore the role of human engagement in relation to understanding the lives of people with intellectual disability to whom they provide service. 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of self-advocacy/independent advocacy in achieving individually determined lives for people with intellectual disabilities. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the service and service personnel in enacting person-centred supports for people with intellectual disabilities. 
HCI Pillar 3 Learner Fee Subsidy: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 50% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidized places. For eligibility details, please refer to the Eligibility Criteria. Apply for Enacting Human Rights in the Lives of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Course Details

Duration:
8 weeks
Course Fees:
€770
Contact Email:
micro-credentials@tcd.ie
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Location:
Dublin
Awarding Body:
Trinity College Dublin
Entry Requirements:
Admissions Deadline: 1st December 2024 • Completion of a recognised disability/intellectual disability qualification and/or experience of having provided service to people with intellectual disabilities for a minimum of 3 years. • Up to date Curriculum Vitae.
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Trinity College Dublin

01 896 1000
study@tcd.ie
College Green, Dublin City South, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

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