Supporting Healthy Personal Relationships for People with IDD

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-DSP1

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 7/31/2023

Learning Objectives:
Describe the role DSPs play in assisting individuals with IDD learn about healthy relationships and sexual health.
Apply different models for providing education and support to individuals with IDD regarding healthy relationships and sexual health.
Identify special considerations for teaching about healthy relationships and sexual health.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: The Importance of Supporting Healthy Relationships A. Max’s Girlfriend B. DSPs’ Role in Teaching Sexuality & Healthy Relationships C. Learning About Relationships Is a Right D. Myths E. The Prison of Protection F. Max’s Prison of Protection G. The Ring of Safety H. Review – Max’s Ring of Safety I. Summary Section 3: What Do We Want to Teach, and How? A. Topics for Discussion B. How Do I Best Support People with IDD? C. Sexuality Education Triangle D. Review E. Summary Section 4: Special Considerations for Teaching Healthy Relationships A. Guardianship B. Capacity to Consent C. Accessibility D. Review E. Summary Section 5: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations! F. Exam

Instructor: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH

Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services. Disclosure: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

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

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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

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