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Communication Welfare Technology and Cognitive Support, 35 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Stödpedagog inom funktionshinderområdet at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: STODD25STO.

In this course you learn about communication and interaction in the disability field and why they are a prerequisite for participation, influence and self-determination. You gain knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication, conversation methodology, digital communication and cognitive support, and how the opportunities and challenges of digitalization affect the work. The course prepares you for the professional role of support educator and for taking part in implementing welfare technology. After the course you can also supervise others in educational and communicative methods.

Duration: 7 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full time, 7 weeks (35 YH credits)

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About the course.

In the course, the student learns about communication and interaction in the disability field and how it is a prerequisite for participation, influence and self-determination. Furthermore, the student gains knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication, conversation methodology, digital communication and the importance of cognitive support. The course also highlights the opportunities, challenges and dilemmas of digitalization. The course will give sufficient know-how for the student, in their future professional role as a support educator, to take part in implementing welfare technology. After the course, the student will also be able to supervise others in the use of educational and communicative methods in order to promote the individual's participation and independence.

In the course, the student learns about communication and interaction in the disability field and how it is a prerequisite for participation, influence and self-determination. Furthermore, the student gains knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication, conversation methodology, digital communication and the importance of cognitive support. The course also highlights the opportunities, challenges and dilemmas of digitalization. The course will give sufficient know-how for the student, in their future professional role as a support educator, to take part in implementing welfare technology. After the course, the student will also be able to supervise others in the use of educational and communicative methods in order to promote the individual's participation and independence.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can apply communication methods that support participation and self-determination.
  • You have knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AKK).
  • You can use digital communication and welfare technology in support work.
  • You understand the importance of cognitive support for people with disabilities.
  • You can identify opportunities and dilemmas linked to digitalization in care.
  • You can supervise others in educational and communicative methods.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Communication and interaction

    Basics of communication in the disability field.

  2. Augmentative and alternative communication

    Methods and tools for AKK.

  3. Digital communication and welfare technology

    How digital tools and welfare technology can support participation.

  4. Cognitive support

    Methods for providing cognitive support in everyday life.

  5. Supervision

    Supervising colleagues in educational and communicative methods.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at students on TUC's YH program for support educators and professionals in disability care.

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