Description

The aim of the webinar is to understand the difficulties in the assessment of people with intellectual disability and to think about how these can be addressed. Participants will review definitions of intellectual disability and consider the prevalence of mental disorders in this group. They will also learn how mental illness can present in this population and consider what adjustments in practice may need to be made.

Trainers

  • VDDS Staff member — St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne_Victorian Dual Disability Service

Eligibility criteria

Staff working in the Mental health and the Disability sector.

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning, Capability 1 - Embedding responsible, safe and ethical practice
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Adult

Tuesday 1 February 2022
12:30 to 13:30
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Tuesday 17 May 2022
00:30 to 13:30
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Tuesday 30 August 2022
12:30 to 13:30
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Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

No cost

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Provided by Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)
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