Activities for People Who Are Hard of Hearing

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-AFTHI

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Describe the impact of hearing loss on a person's activities.
Identify at least three modifications that can be made that encourage the participation of people who are hard of hearing.
Choose common activities to include people who are hard of hearing.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Understanding the Impact

Hearing Loss and Deafness

Presbycusis

Daily Life

Assistive Devices

Review

Summary

Section 3: Encouraging Social Activities

Communication

Additional Communication Tips

Social Interaction

Review

Summary

Section 4: Helping with Everyday Activities

Home and Travel

Public Programs

Supportive Approaches

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

 

Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's  in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing." 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.