Summary of Level 2 Awareness of Sensory Loss
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Credit Value: 2 credits at Level 2
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Learning Hours: 16 hours
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Type of Learning Programme: Knowledge-based course
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Entry requirements: None. No minimum entry restrictions
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Study Method: Online and self-paced by the learner
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Assessment type: End of course Multiple Choice Questions
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Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price. Quiz Retakes are free during the 12 months access duration.
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Access to course: 12 months
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Quiz pass mark – 80% needed to pass. You will receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the course.
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Digital Certificate of Completion: FREE. Available as Instant Self-Download, when all content have been completed.
Awareness of Sensory Loss
Many people are not aware that hearing and vision losses are more prevalent as a person ages, and these losses threaten the independence and quality of life of individuals.
The effects on individuals can be even more devastating with the combined loss of both hearing and vision.
To understand sensory loss, it is essential that you become aware of the differing needs of people with sensory loss and how you can help to improve on your work practices to support and empower them.
You will become aware that there are significant numbers of people in the UK who have a sensory loss. This can mean sight loss, hearing loss or dual sensory loss.
This course will allow you to have an awareness of the impact of sensory loss on the person. With a single sensory loss, the person normally relies on the other senses to compensate. However, people missing both senses have a unique disability which requires specialist communication skills alongside ongoing support.
Level 2 Awareness of Sensory Loss
Topics covered in this course
Topics you will cover:
The range of factors have a negative and positive impact on individuals with sensory loss
Steps that can be taken to overcome factors that have a negative impact on individuals with sensory loss
How individuals with sensory loss can be disabled by attitudes and beliefs
Steps that could be taken to overcome disabling attitudes and beliefs
What needs to be considered when communicating with individuals with: Sight loss, Hearing loss, Deafness, Blindness
How effective communication may have a positive impact on the lives of individuals with sensory loss
How information can be made accessible to individuals with sensory loss
The main causes of sensory loss
Difference between congenital, acquired sensory loss and degenerative sensory impairments
Percentage of the general population is likely to have sensory loss
Indicators and signs of: Sight loss, Hearing loss, Deafness, Blindness
Additional advice and support can be sourced in relation to sensory loss
Who and how concerns about sight and / or hearing loss can be reported
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