Activities for People Who Are Hard of Hearing
Taking care of adults who are hard of hearing can be challenging for professionals. Individuals’ hearing loss may limit their activities or prevent them from fully participating. The good news is that small changes in daily care can improve their quality of life. This course will assist you in making simple changes and being more inclusive in your care for an adult who is hard of hearing.
Taking care of adults who are hard of hearing can be challenging for professionals. Individuals’ hearing loss may limit their activities or prevent them from fully participating. The good news is that small changes in daily care can improve their quality of life. This course will assist you in making simple changes and being more inclusive in your care for an adult who is hard of hearing.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 0.7000 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.7500 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2236612
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
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."
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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