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Micro-Credential in Therapies for Special Needs

Key Information

No of Hours

35

This course will provide participants with an understanding of therapies available for students with special needs, how to implement support strategies into daily classroom learning, and how to create activities to aid in the therapeutic growth of students with special needs.

  1.  Identify suitable therapies for students with special needs.
  2. Apply effective therapy approaches and strategies.
  3. Conduct activities related to the therapies.

Target Audience:

Special education teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, psychologists and behaviour analysts.

Entry Requirements:

There is no entry qualification if the applicant enrols in the course for upskilling purposes or to upgrade knowledge or expertise and does not intend to continue with the Bachelor of Special Needs Education (Honours).

If the applicant enrols in the course with the objective of obtaining the Bachelor of Special Needs Education (Honours) qualification, he/she must fulfil the following entry qualifications:

  1. Matriculation / Pre-University / Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) programme or equivalent- Full passes in two (2) subjects with a minimum CGPA 2.00
  2. Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)- Pass with Jayyid level
  3. Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)- Pass with at least grade B in five (5) subjects
  4. A-Levels- Pass with two (2) full passes subjects
  5. Recognised Diploma in a related field- Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
  6. Other Qualifications- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government