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Units need to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles
Understand the factors that impact on an individual with sensory loss and steps that can be taken to overcome these
Describe how a range of factors have a negative and positive impact on individuals with sensory loss
Identify steps that can be taken to overcome factors that have a negative impact on individuals with sensory loss
Explain how individuals with sensory loss can be disabled by attitudes and beliefs
Identify steps that could be taken to overcome disabling attitudes and beliefs
Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with sensory loss
Outline what needs to be considered when communicating with individuals with:
• Sight loss
• Hearing loss
• Deafblindness
Describe how effective communication may have a positive impact on the lives of individuals with sensory loss
Explain how information can be made accessible to individuals with sensory loss
Know the main causes and conditions of sensory loss
Outline the main causes of sensory loss
Explain the difference between congenital and acquired sensory loss
. State what percentage of the general population is likely to have sensory loss
Know how to recognise when an individual may be experiencing sight and / or hearing loss
Outline the indicators and signs of:
Explain where additional advice and support can be sourced in relation to sensory loss
Know how to report concerns about sensory loss
Describe to whom and how concerns about sight and / or hearing loss can be reported