Sensory AwarenessDesigned for:
All OT and therapy support staff within the Community Rehabilitation Service
What type of training is it?
Self-directed - Approximately 90 minutes
This course covers who Cambridgeshire County Council’s Sensory Services are, what we do and how to refer to us.
It also looks more in depth at sight loss, hearing loss and dual sensory loss, considering how it might affect the person and what you can do to improve your interactions with them.
Learning objectives:
Sensory Awareness Overview
Overview of Sensory Services, when to refer to them, the process to follow and the difference between Sensory Services and Technology Enabled Care.
The outcomes are:
- know what Sensory Services do and don’t do
- know when and the process to refer
- understand more around the impact of sensory loss
Sight Loss Awareness
This session covers different eye conditions and their effects on someone’s sight and advice on how to assist someone with sight loss.
The outcomes are:
- a basic understanding of the causes and effects of sight loss
- Practical tips & Services available
Deaf blindness and Dual Sensory Loss
Learn about deafblindness, the effects on a person, support available and how to communicate. Learn about different types of hearing loss, how if affects hearing and how you can help.
The outcomes are:
- A basic understanding of the causes and effects of deafblindness and dual sensory loss
- Services available, the referral process and practical tips
- Have a basic understanding of the causes and effects of deafness and hearing loss
- Practical tips, Services available and referral process