Course overview

Learn essential skills for managing hearing loss with our Healthy Living: Lipreading and Managing Hearing Loss course. Develop your lipreading abilities and gain strategies for effective communication. Ideal for individuals with hearing loss and their loved ones.

Course description

Healthy Living: Lipreading and Managing Hearing Loss is designed to help individuals with hearing loss develop the skills needed to communicate effectively and navigate daily life with confidence. This course covers the basics of lipreading, including how to recognize speech patterns, facial expressions, and contextual clues to enhance understanding. Participants will also learn strategies for managing hearing loss in various social situations, such as using assistive devices, communicating in noisy environments, and advocating for their needs. The course includes practical exercises, group discussions, and expert advice to support participants in building their confidence and communication skills. By the end of the course, participants will have a toolkit of strategies to manage their hearing loss effectively and improve their quality of life. This course is ideal for individuals with hearing loss, as well as their friends, family members, and caregivers who want to support them in their communication journey.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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