Introduction

In 2021, as many as 30 million children and young people aged under 18 were forcibly displaced. Displaced persons, particularly children, are at risk for abuse, neglect, and violence and must be considered a specific vulnerable target group. Because these children often experience trauma or extreme stress, they are at risk of developing complex mental and physical health needs. Yet accessing support and receiving needed services is often difficult or delayed. This course will explore key areas that must be considered when working with children and young people who have experienced displacement.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• discuss the key impacts of forced migration on displaced children and young people
• identify at least three strategies that can help address the increased risk of developmental delay in displaced children
• list at least three signs of trauma in displaced children and young people
• identify three treatment approaches that can be useful when working with displaced children and young people

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.8 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Kamal Khalifa: No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.