Sensory Impairment Awareness Training

Name: Sensory Impairment Awareness
Brand: Flexebee
Rating: 4.8 (5605 reviews)

This online course equips health & social care professionals, therapists, SEN staff, teachers, and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to effectively interact with and support those experiencing sight or hearing loss, including deafness and deaf-blindness. Learn key terminology, UK statistics, communication strategies, environmental adjustments, and helpful resources.

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This online Sensory Impairment Awareness course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to support individuals with sensory impairments effectively. Whether you work in a care home, hospital setting, or community support role, understanding sensory loss is crucial for providing high-quality and inclusive care.

Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basics of sensory impairment, its prevalence in the UK and how it impacts those with sensory loss or impairment. This course also teaches effective communication strategies to improve your interactions with individuals experiencing sensory loss. This includes practical communication techniques that can bridge the gap for those who struggle with sensory integration and ensure everyone feels heard and understood.

By completing this Sensory Impairment course, you'll be well-equipped to provide sensitive, effective, and inclusive care for individuals experiencing sensory impairments.

Duration Dependent on delivery method, this Sensory Impairment Administration training course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this Sensory Impairment Awareness training online course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this Sensory Impairment Awareness training course, either download your certificate or access it at a later date online.

Accreditations This Sensory Impairment Awareness training course is CPD accredited and Skills for Care endorsed. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Sensory Impairment Awareness training course learning outcomes

After finishing this Sensory Impairment Awareness training, learners will know and understand the following:

Understanding sensory impairment
Define sensory impairment/sensory loss (including deafness, blindness and deaf-blindness)
Navigating terminology
Have an awareness of the commonly used terminologies to describe sensory loss
Sensory impairment in the UK
Have a knowledge of the statistics relating to blindness, deafness and deaf-blindness in the UK
Impact of sensory impairment
Be aware of some of the impact of different sensory losses on the individual
Communication strategies
The use of effective communication tactics to improve our interaction with and care for those who have sensory impairments
Maximising communication
Tips on how to maximise communication with people who have sensory impairments (including practical communication)
Environmental adjustments and equipment
The importance of equipment training and environmental adjustment
Resources and support
Helpful organisations, equipment, and websites, for those with a sensory impairment
Continuing your support journey
Further training opportunities available for carers and other health and social care worker

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By understanding and addressing sensory needs, you can create a more positive experience for those in your care and their families. That’s why we have put together common sensory impairment questions our training experts get asked.

If you have any more questions, get in touch and we will be happy to help!

Become certified in Sensory Impairment today and enrol on our Sensory Awareness training course. It covers the below questions in more depth!

What is sensory impairment?

Sensory impairment describes the reduction or total loss of one or more of the 5 senses: hearing, smell, sight, touch, and taste. It also impacts one's spatial awareness.

A variety of factors can cause sensory impairment, including age, genetics, medical conditions, and injuries.

What is Sensory Processing Disorder?

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition affecting how the brain processes information received through the senses. Someone with SPD often has difficulty with organisation and interpretation, whilst they can be overly sensitive (hypersensitive) or under-sensitive (hyposensitive) to sensory information.

This Sensory Impairment course teaches care professionals, including occupational therapists, how to help a child with Sensory Processing Disorder by managing their sensitivities and helping to improve their daily lives through therapy and other strategies.

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Our Sensory Impairment Awareness course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for care staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.

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