Intellectual Disability Courses and Certifications

Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

33 ratings

This course is about caring for and educating children (and youth) with severe to profound intellectual disability.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Through My Eyes - Intellectual Disability Healthcare around the World

Learn, from personal stories, the daily life and challenges faced by those with intellectual disabilities.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Intellectual Disability Healthcare

Learn to improve health outcomes for people with intellectual disability: barriers and enablers, personal stories, physical health strategies, mental health issues, and ethical decision-making.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $387.00
• 3 courses

Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Treating people with an intellectual developmental disability (IDD)

The course enables students, parents and those treating people with an intellectual developmental disability to personally meet the person behind the definition and learn how to help him reach his ful

• edX
• 13 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Able-Minded - Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disability

2 ratings

Gain an understanding of mental health issues and ethical decision-making for people with intellectual disability.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Well and Able - Improving the Physical Health of People with Intellectual Disability

Learn how to help those with intellectual disability achieve better health.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cinematic Health

Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

12 ratings at Coursera

Build the caregiving soft skills for supporting people with mental illness and developmental disabilities: therapeutic communication, active listening, de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and recognizing and reporting abuse.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Teaching Students with Severe & Multiple Disabilities

An overview of teaching strategies and accommodations for students with intellectual, sensory, autism, and severe or multiple disabilities.

• Study.com
• 5 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

OPENPediatrics

Understanding the Pain Behaviors of Nonverbal Children with Intellectual Disability by Jean Solodiuk

2 ratings

Learn to recognize and assess pain behaviors in nonverbal children with intellectual disability through individualized approaches and caregiver collaboration.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Osmosis

Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Pathology - Updated 2024

3 ratings

Explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and pathology of Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) in this updated, comprehensive overview of the genetic condition.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

London South Bank University

You Matter: Understanding Intellectual Disability

This interactive course explores the lived experiences of people with intellectual disabilities and the roles others play in facilitating their hopes and aspirations.

• Canvas Network
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

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Fragile X Syndrome: Genetics, Cell Biology, and Pathology - USMLE Step 1

1 rating

Explore the genetics, cell biology, and pathology of Fragile X syndrome, a crucial topic for USMLE Step 1 preparation. Gain comprehensive insights into this genetic disorder's mechanisms and clinical implications.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TheIRETAchannel

SUD Treatment for People with Cognitive Challenges

Explore effective strategies for treating substance use disorders in individuals with cognitive impairments, enhancing engagement and outcomes through adapted approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MassGeneralHospital

Guardianship 101 - The Basics for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Explore decision-making options and protections for young adults with developmental disabilities, including guardianship types, alternative protections, and preparation steps in Massachusetts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Animated biology With arpan

Fragile X Mental Retardation Syndrome - Intelligence and Behavior Issues from FMR1 Gene Mutation

Understand Fragile X syndrome's genetic basis, exploring FMR1 gene mutations and their impact on intelligence and behavioral development patterns.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video