The certificate programmes are online, flexible, and short, suitable for learners who wish to enrich or deepen their knowledge and understanding of principles and practices in learning disorders and assessment, counselling, health and social care, inclusive and special education, and therapy provision. The programmes are also well-suited for continuous professional development.
The programmes are offered in both English and Chinese. Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent to enrol in the English-language programmes.
Learners are required to complete the guided learning hours and pass the programme assessment. Certificates earned may be used to apply for module exemptions from the Licentiate Programmes.
Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis and may commence at any time.
Certificate Programmes (BLENDED)
Learners will be introduced to the concept of autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) began from the Age of Antiquity to the New Millennium of the 21st century AD, and also learn about the different categories of autism treatment – allopathic, complementary and alternative in order to evaluate each treatment.
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Learners will be introduced to the key levels of autism screening and assessment and will learn about using the different autism assessment tools – formal, informal and non-formal. Learners will be given selected case studies of subjects (child, youth and adult) with autism and learn how to plan an autism treatment based on one to three selected autism treatment approaches.
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Learners will learn and understand the three key subtypes of sensory processing disorder and the results obtained from the Sensory Profile administration and what they can do in the treatment. Learners will learn that prosocial behavior is a social behavior that benefits others as a whole (e.g., helping, sharing, turn-taking).
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Learners will be introduced the differences among the three key terms used in special education, especially relating to learning & behavioral challenges: difficulties, disabilities and disorders. Participants will be introduced to the 14 disability categories provided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA), which aligns IDEA 1997 closely to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and helps to ensure equity, accountability and excellence in education for children with disabilities.
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Learners will learn about different assessment tools used in measuring the general cognitive abilities, behavioral abilities, vocational interest and skills of the person with a disability. Learners will be learning about the three key domains: (1) sensory processes/processing, (2) sensory modulation, and (3) sensory and behavioral responses in order to understand the sensory behavioral profile.
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Learners are introduced to the disability history and models of People with Disabilities (PWDs). For people with disabilities, employment means greater economic self-sufficiency, an opportunity to use their skills, and more active participation in community life. Learners will understand the kinds of inventories and checklists available to assist community service workers working with people with disabilities in seeking employment.
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Learners will also be introduced to the vocational screening and clinical exploratory assessment for the different phases of vocational measurement cycle. Learners will also cover the different types, purposes and uses of measures in vocational assessment, and interpret the scores in terms of the vocational competence and performance of the person with disability, and if s/he is ready for vocational training and/or employment.
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Learners will learn about different assessment tools used in measuring the general cognitive abilities, behavioural abilities, vocational interest and skills of the person with a disability. Learners will be learning about the three key domains: (1) sensory processes/processing, (2) sensory modulation, and (3) sensory and behavioral responses in order to understand the sensory behavioral profile.
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Learners will learn about the definition and differences of difficulties, disorders and disabilities. There are also differences between Cognitive Impairments, Development Delays and Challenging Behaviours. Learners will also understand the science that underpins these differences and their categorisation.
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Learners will learn about the key components of case management beside the concept of care management. Learners will also understand the different approaches to manage the different forms of social care services, ensuring that the people receiving the social care could live comfortably.
30 hours
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec