Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness Training

Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness Training

This Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness training gives you the knowledge and skills to confidently help and communicate with people who are visually impaired.

This course gives you a clear understanding of visual impairments, how they affect everyday life, and how to provide support. You will learn about different types of vision problems, from partial sight to total blindness, and discover the medical, social, and technological challenges faced by people with visual impairments.

The Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness Training course helps care workers, support staff, and healthcare staff learn how to support people who have trouble seeing. You will learn what causes sight problems, the different types, and how they affect people’s lives. The course will teach you simple ways to help people stay safe and independent, like using special tools, clear communication, and making changes to the environment.

You will take part in activities and real-life examples to help you understand what it’s like to live with sight loss. The course also explains the law, like the Equality Act 2010, and why it’s important to treat everyone fairly. This training is great for anyone who wants to be more confident in giving good care and making places more inclusive for people with sight problems.

The course covers helpful tools, ways to communicate, how to assist with movement, and the legal rights of those with vision challenges. You will also learn practical skills to make environments more accessible and understand the needs of visually impaired people.

Through classroom lessons with our trainers,  use of examples, and class activities, the course teaches dignity, respect, and helpful ways to support those with visual impairments.

By the end, you will be able to create more inclusive and supportive environments in your daily life.

🟣 Pair this with our Dignity in Care Training to make it a full-day training.

Course Information:

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: No
• Course Mode: Face to Face/ Online (Virtual)
• Accredited: Yes ✅
• Prerequisite: None

Visual Impairment Awareness Course Outline:

1: What is a Sight and Visual Impairment?

• What sight and visual impairments are
• Different types of sight problems (like being partially blind, fully blind, or having low vision)

2: Causes of Sight and Visual Impairment

• Common reasons for sight problems (aging, injury, diseases, or conditions like cataracts or glaucoma)

3: Signs of Sight and Visual Impairment

• How to tell if someone has a sight problem
• Signs to look for, such as difficulty reading or squinting

4: Managing Sight Impairments with Effective Communication

• How to talk to and help people with sight problems
• Tips for clear communication, like speaking directly and describing things clearly

5: Using Person-Centred Approaches

• What is person-centred care?
• How to support people by listening to their needs and involving them in decisions

6: Visual Aids for Sight Impairments

• Different tools that help people with sight problems (like magnifiers, Braille, and screen readers)
• How to use these tools in daily life

7: Activity

• Hands-on practice using what you’ve learned, such as role-playing or trying out visual aids

This course aims to raise awareness and provide practical skills for supporting individuals with sight and visual impairments, focusing on communication and person-centered approaches.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the sight and visual impairment course, you will be able to:

1. Discuss what is a sight visual impairment
2. Examine what are the causes of sight visual impairment
3. Review Signs of sight visual impairment
4. Consider how to manage sight visual impairments by applying effective communication skills
5. Review applying person centred approaches.
6. Consider Visual Aids.

Who is this sight and visual impairment course for?

Sight and visual impairment awareness training is for healthcare workers, teachers, caregivers, and anyone who interacts with people who have vision challenges.

• Healthcare workers
• Teachers and educators
• Caregivers and support workers
• Family members of people with visual impairments
• Social workers
• Community workers
• Employers and workplace staff
• Anyone interested in learning how to support people with vision problems

Course Benefits

Key benefits of in-person visual impairment awareness training with us:

• Hands-on learning: Practise real-life skills with help from an experienced trainer.
• Ask questions in real time: Get clear answers and support straight away.
• Learn through activities: Take part in group work, games, and case studies to understand more.
• Build confidence: Gain the skills to support people with sight loss in a safe and caring way.
• Better understanding: Learn what it feels like to have sight problems and how to help.
• Person-centred care: Learn how to support people while respecting their choices and independence.
• Meet legal standards: Understand the Equality Act 2010 and how to follow the rules at work.
• Improved teamwork: Learn how to work better with others to give the best support.

Career Opportunities from Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness Training

Finishing a trainer-led Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness course can help health and care workers find new job chances. It gives you special skills to support people who have trouble seeing.

• Healthcare assistants and support workers can give better care in homes, hospitals, or in people’s houses by helping them stay independent.
• Care coordinators or team leaders can make care plans that meet the law, like the Equality Act 2010, and include everyone’s needs.
• Specialist jobs, like sensory support officers or rehabilitation workers, may become open to you. These roles help people with sight loss live well in the community.
• Nurses and social workers can focus more on supporting people with disabilities and give better care in the NHS or local services.
• Trainers can teach others about being inclusive, and work with health services or charities.
• Occupational therapy or sensory rehab work can also be an option, helping people stay safe and independent.
• These skills can be used in schools, charities, or private care, where people need person-centred and inclusive support.

The course is CPD approved, which helps show employers you have good training and care about quality support.

Course FAQs

What is Sight and Visual Impairment Awareness Training?

Sight and visual impairment awareness training helps you understand and assist people who have trouble seeing. It explains different types of vision problems and how they affect everyday life. You will learn how to talk to and help people with vision issues.

The training also teaches you how to talk to people who have trouble seeing and how to make places easier for them to move around. The training will help you feel more confident in helping visually impaired people and making them feel welcome.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn about different types of vision problems, how they affect people’s daily lives, and how to communicate and assist visually impaired individuals effectively.

Who is this visual impairment course for?

This course is for anyone who interacts with people who have vision problems, including healthcare workers, teachers, caregivers, and family members.

Do I need any special skills to take this course?

No, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is needed. It’s for anyone who wants to learn how to help and support people with visual impairments.

How can this visual impairment awareness course help me in my job?

The course will help you gain the skills and confidence to support visually impaired individuals, communicate better with them, and create a more inclusive environment in your workplace or community.

As I have told others... It is the best, most informative training I have ever attended