Common Health Problems and Interventions for Persons with IDD

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

It is important that direct support professionals, or DSPs, are aware of health problems that are likely to affect the people they support. Four common health problems in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD, include ear infections, pressure injuries, cellulitis, and urinary tract infections. In this course, you will learn about the symptoms of these conditions, as well as how to respond to these conditions. DSPs may need to respond to other health conditions as well. For information about other common health needs seen in the IDD population, please refer to the course library.

Course Description

It is important that direct support professionals, or DSPs, are aware of health problems that are likely to affect the people they support. Four common health problems in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD, include ear infections, pressure injuries, cellulitis, and urinary tract infections. In this course, you will learn about the symptoms of these conditions, as well as how to respond to these conditions. DSPs may need to respond to other health conditions as well. For information about other common health needs seen in the IDD population, please refer to the course library.

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-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 Gramp, BS, QIDP

Jessica Gramp 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. Disclosure: Jessica Gramp, BS, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Reviewer: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 17 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."
Disclosure: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN 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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