Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module introduces foundational concepts associated with intellectual disability, along with their relationship to intellectual disability nursing. Issues associated with meanings of person centredness, community inclusion, active citizenship and a quality service are introduced. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Explore the concept, nature and history of intellectual disability and their relationship to intellectual disability nursing, including person centeredness, community inclusion, active citizenship and a quality service. 2. Describe the incidence and prevalence of intellectual disability and pre, peri and post natal causative factors. This includes exploring more common conditions encountered, as well as identifying aspects of comorbidity and health challenges associated with certain conditions. 3. Discuss the particular challenges associated with 'being with' an individual with an intellectual disability. Explore ways of adapting communication in order to 'be with' and respond effectively to an individual with differing needs. 4. Examine the role and expectations of intellectual disability nursing. Explore its values base in supporting individuals with intellectual disability and their families and with a multidisciplinary team across the lifespan in a variety of settings. 5. Explore expectations of becoming an effective intellectual disability student nurse at DCU. Explore also the resources available to the student nurse and of expectations associated with scholarship over the course of this academic and professional award. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
The concept and nature of intellectual disability nationally and internationally Policy and legislation national and international.How services have evolved, History of intellectual disability nursing, Contemporary models of care services and supports for individuals, families and individuals with intellectual disability of all ages. Definition, history and degrees of intellectual disability, database information, Incidence and prevalence, demographics associated with intellectual disability. Causes and manifestations of intellectual disability Genetics, causes and management of the main clinical conditions in intellectual disability; paying attention to families and to children, adults and older people, antenatal screening, diagnosing intellectual disability, related co-morbidities,intellectual disability and additional needs, the impact on health, care and social skills to include e.g. epilepsy, behaviour that challenges services, dementia and other mental health needs. Values to practice intellectual disability nursing Dignity, Autonomy, Vulnerability, Potential and Strengths Advocacy. Equality of opportunity and quality of life for individuals with intellectual disability The concept of "being with" and communicating with an individual with an intellectual disability. Adapting communication for individuals of all ages with different needs and requirements. Communication; to include augmentative and alternative communication.Working with service users/ clients/individuals with intellectual disability and families, carers. co-workers.Self-awareness, self-reflection, personal and professional development Nursing work, nurse led services and therapeutic interventions with individuals with intellectual disability Understanding intellectual disability nursing work, the scope of practice. introduction to the notion of risk assessment positive risk taking,skills for nursing assessment including communication and multi and inter - professional team working understanding intellectual disability student nursing across the RNID programme. Sources of information for intellectual disability. HSE, DOHC website, MENCAP, FEDVOL, DSI , Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, Journal and other resources commonly used. scholarship in intellectual disability nursing practice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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