Unit 393 Understand Sensory Loss

1. Understand the factors that impact on an individual with sensory loss

• 1.1 Analyse how a range of factors can impact on individuals with sensory loss
• 1.2 Analyse how societal attitudes and beliefs impact on individuals with sensory loss
• 1.3 Explore how a range of factors, societal attitudes and beliefs impact on service provision

2. Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with sensory loss

• 2.1 Explain the methods of communication used by individuals with: a. sight loss b. hearing loss c. deafblindness
• 2.2 Describe how the environment facilitates effective communication for people with sensory loss
• 2.3 Explain how effective communication may have a positive impact on lives on individuals with sensory loss

3. Understand the main causes and conditions of sensory loss

• 3.1 Identify the main causes of sensory loss
• 3.2 Define congenital sensory loss and acquired sensory loss
• 3.3 Identify the demographic factors that influence the incidence of sensory loss in the population

4. Know how to recognise when an individual may be experiencing sight and / or hearing loss and actions that may be taken

• 4.1 Identify the indicators and signs of: a. sight loss b. hearing loss c. deafblindness
• 4.2 Explain actions that should be taken if there are concerns about onset of sensory loss or changes in sensory status
• 4.3 Identify sources of support for those who may be experiencing onset of sensory loss