Managing Constipation for People with IDD

Hours: 0.50
# Course Code: REL-IDD-0-MCPIDD

Constipation is common among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD. Constipation can be hard to recognize in the IDD population. However, constipation can lead to discomfort and serious health problems, even death. This course will describe the signs and symptoms of constipation. You will learn about the causes and types of constipation. You will also learn about ways you can prevent and treat constipation in the people you support.

Course Description

Constipation is common among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD. Constipation can be hard to recognize in the IDD population. However, constipation can lead to discomfort and serious health problems, even death. This course will describe the signs and symptoms of constipation. You will learn about the causes and types of constipation. You will also learn about ways you can prevent and treat constipation in the people you support.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

0.5 HOURS

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-MCPIDD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Define constipation and explain its effects.
Identify common causes of constipation.
Identify ways to prevent and treat constipation.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Causes of Constipation

Meet Will

Dangers of Constipation

What Is Constipation?

Other Signs of Constipation

Types of Constipation

Causes of Constipation

Review

Summary

Section 3: Managing Constipation

Monitoring for Constipation

Preventing Constipation

Treating Constipation

Laxatives

Positioning and Massage

Medical Treatment

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Subject Matter Expert: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP

Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services. Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP 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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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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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.

Accommodations
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Managing Constipation for People with IDD

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