Hearing Impairment
Hearing impairment training helps your team understand hearing impairment, its causes and types, and the effects it has on people. They learn ways to care effectively for people living with a hearing impairment, how hearing aids work and why lip reading matters. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Understand hearing impairment and care effectively for people living with it
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand what hearing impairment is
- Know what effects hearing impairment has on people
- Be aware of the different causes of hearing impairment
- Be aware of the different types of hearing impairment
- Know ways to care effectively for those living with a hearing impairment
- Know some common types of hearing aid
- Be aware of how hearing aids work
- Recognise some common problems encountered with hearing aids
- Recognise the importance of lip reading
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Hearing impairment
- What is hearing impairment? — degrees of loss from mild to profound
- Impact on people — physical & safety, emotional, social and cognitive effects
Causes of hearing impairment
- Heredity & genetics
- Age (presbycusis)
- Medical conditions (e.g. Ménière’s disease, otosclerosis)
- Noise, blockages, perforated eardrum & labyrinthitis
Types of hearing impairment
- Conductive loss
- Sensorineural loss
- Mixed loss & presbycusis
Caring for people with hearing impairment
- Reaction to hearing impairment
- Tips to help those living with a hearing impairment
- Medical help and when to refer on
Hearing aids
- Types of hearing aid
- How hearing aids work
- Common problems
- Troubleshooting tips
- Lip reading
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These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Hearing Impairment course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Hearing Impairment training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our specialist training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.