Health & Social Care
Sensory Loss
Duration
Full day
Maximum number of learners:
16
Course overview:
This course has been developed for those interested in finding out about how to support someone with a sensory loss. The course will give the learner knowledge and skills to support a person living with sensory impairments whilst striving to promote independence, emotional well-being, and social inclusion for people with a visual or dual sensory impairment. Learners will develop practical skills and gain the confidence to support someone safely with sensory loss.
Course learning outcomes:
By the end of the day, learners will be able to:
• Define the term Sensory Loss
• List the types of senses that can be impaired
• Describe the factors that impact on an individual with sensory loss and explain the steps that can be taken to overcome these.
• Cite the importance of effective communication for individuals with sensory loss.
• Describe the main causes and conditions of sensory loss.
• Discuss the local and national demographics of Sensory Loss
• Describe how to recognize when an individual may be experiencing sensory loss.
• Explain how to report concerns about sensory loss.