The module explores the role of the nurse in supporting the person, transitioning through the lifespan. Person centred care provision utilising the nursing process as applicable across the lifespan. In meeting the needs of individuals in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process. Students will be introduced to policies, practices and procedures that directly influence the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.

Definition and characteristics of a lifespan approach, theories of lifespan development e.g; Bronfrenbrenner's. Person centred and health focused approaches to care. Nursing models and theories. Application of the nursing process towards understanding the needs/outcomes of individual/families person centred plans, health action plans, communication passports etc. Nursing care skills - assessment, observation, decision making, risk management and interventions in supporting individuals. International, national and local strategies to support the rights of people with ID. Development of age appropriate interpersonal, cross cultural and communication techniques and skills essential for communicating with persons with an intellectual disability, families, and colleagues. Person centred nursing skills Care planning underpinned by principles of person centred care Personalised, enabling and co-ordinated planning approaches Needs and Outcomes assessment, planning implementation and evaluation Introduction to nutritional assessment and support Case management skills; organisation, administration and relationship skills

Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis) Demonstrate knowledge of lifespan development and its application to the lives of people with an intellectual disability. Describe the systematic approach to care planning and delivery.

(Attitudes and Values) Recognise the need for empathy and adjusting to the person's individual means of communication. Recognise the uniqueness of each individual at the centre of care. Demonstrate a value for a holistic approach to care.

(Physical Skills) Demonstrate clinical skills essential for nursing practice.

Experience The module will be taught through a combination of lectures and clinical skills laboratories that engage with selected primary texts and supplemented by secondary material (assigned, recommended and/or sourced by students). Case studies will support the development of nursing care in a supportive rights based approach to healthcare delivery. Research Appreciate current evidence based literature and its relevance to nursing practice and incorporate relevant national and international health policy.