Multi-Sensory Impairment – Online Training Course – Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's online Multi-Sensory Impairment training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Sensory impairment is when one of the senses; sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste and spatial awareness, is no longer normal. If one wears glasses, they have a sight impairment, and if one finds it hard to hear or have a hearing aid, then they have a hearing impairment.

A person does not have to have a full loss of a sense to be sensory impaired. However, these impairments may affect many aspects of their lives. Our multi-sensory impairment training courses were designed to give learners a broader awareness of these problems so that they are better able to support them.

Course content

This online Multi-Sensory Impairment training course covers the following:

Define sensory impairment/sensory loss (including deafness, blindness and deaf-blindness)
Have an awareness of the commonly used terminologies to describe the sensory loss
Have a knowledge 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 an 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 available for carers and other health and social care workers.

Who is the course for?

This online Multi-Sensory Impairment training course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
Locum doctors and nurses
Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
Agency nurses
Agency workers
Healthcare Assistants
Support workers
Care assistants
Community services.

Course aims

This online Multi-Sensory Impairment training course aims to improve the awareness of sensory impairments and how best to support people who have these impairments. On completion of this course, caregivers and other health and social care professionals will be able to make positive changes in their workplace.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Multi-Sensory Impairment training course, you will:

Have an 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 mindful 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 essential 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 broader services available for people who have a sensory impairment
Explain how different agencies can provide opportunities to raise awareness

Multi-Sensory Impairment – Online Training Course – Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Multi-Sensory Impairment – Online Training Course – CPDUK Accredited