Course Summary
Course Category: Employment Courses
The Exploring Disability course is a professionally accredited programme that will introduce you to the theories and models that have:
- Shaped our understanding and awareness of what life is like for people with disability
- Influenced how disability services have developed and operated in Ireland
The course is for disability service professionals looking to extend their knowledge and skills in the area. It is an accredited programme developed by, and for, professionals working in disability services.
The course is also a useful start for anyone trying to gain knowledge of disability awareness.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Unit 1: The History of Services for People Labelled Disabled
Unit 2: Concepts of Disability
Unit 3: Views & Visions
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
