
Enhancing Well-Being for Clients with Hearing Impairments
Price: $15.00
Hearing impairments can significantly affect communication, safety, social engagement, and overall quality of life.
This course provides caregivers with an overview of the causes and prevalence of hearing loss, particularly among older adults, and examines the caregiver’s role in supporting clients with hearing impairments.
Learners will explore practical communication techniques, strategies to promote social connection, and approaches to support cognitive engagement and emotional well-being.
Learning Objectives:
Describe common causes and the overall impact of hearing impairments on daily functioning.
Apply effective communication strategies when interacting with clients with hearing loss.
Identify techniques to promote socialization and reduce isolation.
Implement activities that enhance cognitive stimulation and overall well-being.
Intended Audience: Long-term care workers (LTCW), home care aides (HCA), nursing assistants (NAR/NAC), registered nurses (RN) and other healthcare professionals.
State: Washington
Course Type: Continuing Education
Course Credits: 1 hour of Continuing Education credit
Language: English
Delivery: Self-Paced Online
Prerequisites: none
