Supporting Individuals with Special Needs

MQF Level 5

6 Credits (ECTS)

Supporting Individuals with Special Needs

Start
TBC 2023
Module Type
Compulsory
ECTS Credits
6 Credits (ECTS)
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Module Description

In this module, healthcare professionals will increase their knowledge and skills to enhance a person’s health and wellbeing when suffering from developmental and physical disability. The Healthcare professional will learn how to act as a link between the patient, the family and the interdisciplinary team.

The module aims to cover different developmental and physical abilities while looking at the role of the health care professional in patient advocacy through a holistic care approach and well-being of the patient.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must be:

  • Be second level nurses in possession of a minimum Level 4 Certificate in Nursing (or comparable as per MQRIC).

OR

  • Possess a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent preferably in science) or if ‘A’ level is not in science subject then a a pass in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent) is required.

Preference will be given to prospective applicants who have a minimum of 1-year work experience in healthcare sector.

Target Audience

The target group covers but is not limited to:

  • 2nd level nurses who hold an MQF Level 4 certificate in Nursing.
  • Candidates seeking a career in the Health Care sector.
  • Candidates who are employed within the healthcare sector and possess an MQF Level 4 Diploma qualification (or equivalent) in healthcare/health science or other relevant and related sectors, examples include but are not limited to: Carers, Medical Assistants, Home Health Aides, Orderlies, Administrators, etc.

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time programme and will typically take 15 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 10 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.

The course comprises:

  • 6 lectures per module;
  • 3-hour lectures (evening);
  • 12 hours of online content per module, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
Assignment
Discussions

Module Intake Dates

TBC 2023
Malta
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