Course Aims

To provide a broader understanding of the complexities of sensory loss and provide underpinning knowledge associated with best practice when caring for people who have a sensory impairment.

Learning Outcomes

• List the five senses. 
• State some of the causes of sensory impairment. 
• Explain what is meant by the terms sight impairment, hearing impairment,  blindness and their prevalence. 
• Lists groups of symptoms related to each of the main types of  impairments. 
• Identify and discuss the examples of available equipment/aids. 
• Describe a range of ways to support effective communication. 
• Discuss what is meant by sensory processing disorder and sensory hypersensitivity.