Asperger's Syndrome Awareness Certification
This course offers a wealth of information regarding the condition to enable you to effectively care for or treat individuals who are affected by Asperger’s.
A definition of Asperger’s Syndrome and an overview of the history of the condition, including the key differences between it and other disorders on the autistic spectrum
Different treatments available for the condition, as well as techniques for coping with the effects on a daily basis.
how to recognise if someone has the condition and what adjustments and support can be put in place
Asperger’s Syndrome affects adolescents and adults, recognising some of the challenges at each stage
There are no entry requirements to take the course.
The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.
The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device
Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
The pass mark for the test is 70%.
If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.
We estimate that the course will take about 15 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.