Multi-Sensory Impairment Training Level 2 | Online CPD Course

Online Multi-Sensory Impairment Training Course

Welcome to our online multi-sensory impairment training course. Our online training courses are developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health and Safety Executive and other professional and regulatory bodies

Multi-Sensory Impairment Training Course Description

Course aims and objectives

This sensory impairment awareness course aims to increase awareness of sensory impairment issues and assist carers and other health and social care professionals to make positive changes in their workplace.

• have an introductory awareness of sensory loss
• be able to more effectively identify sensory impairment in people you are caring for or treating
• become aware of the full range of sensory impairments that may affect patients and service users
• be aware of the terminology used when describing sensory impairments
• become aware of some of the needs of individuals who have a sensory impairment
• explain why it is important to promote awareness of sensory loss for individuals
• be able to address sensory impairment issues in the workplace with greater confidence
• be more effective in communicating with those who have a sensory impairment
• have an awareness of the wider services available for people who have a sensory impairment
• explain how different agencies can provide opportunities to raise awareness

What is covered in this online multi-sensory impairment training course?

• define sensory impairment/sensory loss (including deafness, blindness and deaf blindness)
• have awareness of the commonly used terminologies to describe sensory loss
• have awareness of the statistics relating to blindness, deafness and deaf blindness in the UK
• have aware of some of the causes of sensory impairment
• be able to recognise sensory impairment
• have awareness of the impact of different sensory losses on the individual
• The use of effective communication tactics to improve our interaction with and care for those who have sensory impairments
• Tips on how to maximise communication with people who have sensory impairments (including practical communication)
• The importance of equipment training and environmental adjustment
• Alternative ways of accessing information relating to sensory impairment
• Helpful organisations, equipment, and websites, for those with a sensory impairment
• Further training opportunities that are available for carers and other health and social care workers

Who is this multi-sensory impairment training course for?

• Doctors
• Nurses
• Allied Healthcare Workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Social Care Support Workers
• Voluntary Staff working in the NHS

Requirements

For classroom training courses:

• Bring photo ID (e.g., passport, licence, EU card)
• Wear comfortable clothing

For online courses:

• Access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device

Career path

Our online and classroom training courses are suitable for:

• Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area
• Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD)
• Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals