Enhancing Mental Health Support for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

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Course Summary

This course focuses on working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) aims to equip the learner with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand and support this population effectively. The course covers a variety of topics specifically relevant to I/DD, providing a comprehensive understanding of the unique behavioral health challenges faced by individuals with I/DD.

 


Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the legal and clinical definitions of I/DD
  2. Characterize the fundamental, clinical, and cultural characteristics of the I/DD population
  3. Explain the vulnerabilities and disparities of the I/DD population
  4. Utilize best practices and treatment modalities
  5. Prioritize systems of care involvement and care coordination

 


Learning Audience

The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.


 


American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits

Some courses within the Crisis Professional Curriculum are eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU), which are awarded as follows: 

  • 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning

The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content. 


Questions about APA CE credits? 

 


Content Contributors

Kelly May, Crisis Specialist & Case Management, Rocky Mountain Human Services

Ashley Hahn, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist, Rocky Mountain Human Services, Clinical Director, START Program

Brian D. Tallant, LPC, NADD-CC, Rocky Mountain Human Services, Associate Director, START Program

Jodi K. Dooling-Litfin, Ph.D., Deputy Program Officer, Rocky Mountain Human Services

Price: Free