Certificate Program – Curriculum
Overview
Courses:
• CHDD 551 – Topics in Developmental Disabilities: Early Years – 2 credits, graded, Fall • CHDD 552 – Topics in Developmental Disabilities: Middle and Adolescent Years – 2 credits,
graded, Winter
• CHDD 560 – Interdisciplinary Clinical Practice in Developmental Disabilities – 3 credits, graded, Spring
• CHDD 556 – Capstone Project – 2 credits, pass/fail, Winter/Spring • Electives – 6 credits, at least 2 credits from graded courses
No more than 6 credit hours may be applied to both the certificate program and a student’s graduate degree program, and the overlapping courses are limited to elective coursework in each program.
CHDD 551 – Topics in Developmental Disabilities: Early Years
CHDD 552 – Topics in Developmental Disabilities: Middle and
Adolescent Years
This is a two-part series – format and structure of the courses will be the same; topics covered are divided into “early years” (CHDD 551) and “middle and adolescent years” (552).
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
• Describe attributes of various developmental disabilities which may affect children
• Describe the process used to screen for and diagnose developmental disabilities, including intellectual disability, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Identify interprofessional contributions and roles in interventions for developmental disabilities • List agencies and programs that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities and
describe their funding sources
• Describe key principles, philosophies, and evidence-based approaches that guide policies and programs for individuals with developmental disability (e.g., family-centered care, cultural competence, life course approach)
• Describe ethics and professionalism as related to developmental disabilities • Describe advocacy efforts related to developmental disabilities
Activities
These courses utilize a modified synchronous learning approach to support enhanced knowledge of developmental disabilities and interdisciplinary practice:
• Web-based lecture, assigned reading, and online video • Moderated electronic discussion
• Interprofessional problem-based learning exercises • In-person class meetings (2)
CHDD 560 – Interdisciplinary Clinical Practice in Developmental
Disabilities (3 credits, graded, Spring)
Expected Outcomes
Students will have increased knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary clinical diagnosis and assessment of individuals with developmental disabilities, including specific application to their field of study.
Activities
Participate in four structured clinical observations of diagnostic sessions in one or more CHDD interdisciplinary clinics to include observations of at least two disciplines; participate in at least 2 interdisciplinary case conferences for discussion of evaluation outcomes and diagnosis.
For each observation:
• Complete pre-clinic preparation regarding individual child(ren) to be seen
• Complete pre-clinic summary sheet including the following (1) student’s learning objectives, (2) expected assessment tools, potential concerns/issues, potential recommendations – related to child’s specific concerns, disciplines/providers involved
• Observe
• Complete any post-clinic follow-up (e.g., investigate potential services, resources, additional testing, issues not addressed during clinic visit)
• Complete post-clinic reflection, including relationship with and implications for student’s discipline
Complete four online, self-directed (scope of practice) modules. Select from Audiology, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, and Speech and Language.
For each module:
• Submit the certificate of completion
• Post a reflection in response to posted questions
Participate in four classroom-based seminars on the following topics: (1) Applications of
interdisciplinary practice, (2) Communicating assessment results and diagnostic information to families, (3) Evidence-based recommendations and interventions for specific developmental disabilities, (4) Oral presentation and discussion of final reflective papers. LEND fellows and others will be encouraged to participate in these seminars.
For each seminar:
• Completed assigned readings
• Participate in role playing activity and class discussion • Post reflection in response to posted questions
CHDD 556 – Capstone Project (2 credits, pass/fail, Winter/Spring)
The DD Certificate program capstone is an opportunity for students to work on projects focused in an area of developmental disability of particular interest. The goal is for students to synthesize, integrate, and apply the skills and competencies they have acquired during the course of the certificate program to address an issue that approximates or directly represents a professional practice experience.Expected Outcomes
Students will have in depth knowledge on a targeted topic relative to developmental disabilities and gain skill in acquisition and interpretation of data to form a summary of information for professional presentation.
Activities
• Identify a topic with a focus on children or adolescents relevant to developmental disabilities, special health care needs, family-centered care, and/or health disparities
• Identify a CHDD faculty mentor
• Prepare a project proposal that meets the guidance outlined in the syllabus and that is approved by the CHDD faculty mentor and the course instructor
• Complete the project
• Prepare a professional/scientific poster for peer reviewed presentation at the Annual UW LEND Day in June
Elective Courses
Students will enroll in 6 elective credits, 2 credits must be graded, chosen from a menu of existing UW graduate courses in academic departments that prepare individuals for careers in health, education, and other areas of DD practice. Elective courses eligible for inclusion in this certificate program include courses related to Developmental Disabilities or to systems that service individuals with DD and their families. These credits may also apply to the student’s academic program as electives toward their degree. Student selection of elective courses will be reviewed and approved.
The following is a sampling of possible elective courses.
CR Autumn Winter Spring Summer
School of Public Health
HSERV 541
Topics in Maternal & Child Health 3
X
HSERV 542
Epidemiology of Maternal and
Child Health
Problems
3-4
X
HSERV 528
Critically Appraising and Applying
Evidence in Health Care
3
X
EPI 521
Epidemiology of Maternal and
Child Health Problems
3-4
X
PHG 511
Genetic Epidemiology
3
PHG 512
Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in
Public Health Genetics
3
X
X
PHG 542
Genetic Discovery in Medicine and
Public Health (3)
3
X
College of Education
EDSPE 404
Exceptional Children I&S
3
X
X
EDSPE 414
Introduction to Early Childhood
Special Education I&S
3
X
X
EDLPS 516
EDSPE 504
Special Education Law
3
X
Nutritional Sciences Program
NUTR 526
Maternal, Infant, and Pediatric
Nutrition
4
X
NUTR 527
Pediatric Nutrition
2-3
X
School of Dentistry
PEDO 580
Developmental Disabilities
CR Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Seminar
PEDO 582
Developmental Disabilities
Seminar
1
X
PEDO 582
Developmental Disabilities
Seminar
1
X
University Conjoint Courses
UNCONJ 500 Seminar in Interprofessional
Collaboration
1-3 X
X
X
School of Nursing
NSG 530
Leadership, Communication, and
Professional Identity
X
NURS 500
Children and Adolescents with
Special Health Needs, Their
Families, and Communities
3-4
NURS 501
Advanced Mental Health
Interventions with Children
3
NURS 522
Nursing (3)Legal and Ethical Issues
in Advanced Practice
3
X
NURS 557
Health, Culture, and Community
X
NURS 576 Assessment and Collaboration
within Communities and Systems
3
NURS 584 Critical and Interdisciplinary
Approach to Health Policy
3
NMETH 526 Patient-Centered Interactive
Health Communication
Technologies
3
NURS 529 A
Childhood Common
Developmental and Behavior
Issues
2
X
NURS 548 Frameworks in Infant Mental Health
