Common Health Problems and Interventions for Persons with IDD

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-CHPIPIDD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify common signs and symptoms of four common health problems in people with IDD and how to respond to them.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Ear Infections

Overview

Signs & Symptoms

Prevention & Treatment

Review

Summary

Section 3: Pressure Injuries

Overview

Signs & Symptoms

Prevention & Treatment

Review

Summary

Section 4: Cellulitis

Overview

Signs & Symptoms

Prevention & Treatment

Review

Summary

Section 5: Urinary Tract Infections

Overview

Signs & Symptoms

Prevention & Treatment

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica Edwards is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Reviewer: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's  in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing." 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.