Deafness awareness

Text 30 mins CPD 80% required to pass

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Course Details

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements.

  • A set of goals and learning aims to improve your awareness of deafness
  • You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
  • Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download. 
  • If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

This course provides an understanding of what is meant by hearing loss, deafness and the Deaf community and raises awareness to assist people with impaired hearing.

Objectives

During this course, you will learn:

  • To develop an understanding of what is meant by hearing loss, deafness and the Deaf community
  • How to assist people with impaired hearing
  • What reasonable adjustments could and should be made to assist people with impaired hearing
  • Where else to look for help and advice

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will gain an understanding of:

  • How to develop an understanding of what is meant by hearing loss, deafness and the Deaf community
  • To assist people with impaired hearing
  • Make reasonable adjustments to assist people with impaired hearing
  • Know where to look for help and advice

GDC Development Outcomes

A,B,C,D

Topics covered

Staff Development

Date created

05/12/2022

Last revision

10/04/2024


Relevant for Roles

Cleaner, Clinical Dental Technician, Decontamination Lead, Dental Hygienist, Dental Nurse, Dental Technician, Dental Therapist, Dentist, Infection Control Lead, Orthodontic Therapist, Practice Manager, Receptionist, Regulator, Trainee Dental Nurse, Treatment Co-Ordinator