Course detail
Supporting People with Visual Impairments
This course develops the understanding needed to support blind and partially sighted adults in health and social care settings in England. It explains diverse experiences of sight loss, communication, accessible information, guiding, safe environments, person-centred care, escalation and documentation. Learning applies to care homes, domiciliary care and supported living, with realistic practice examples.
Topics
26
Duration
1.6h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course description
1. Understanding visual impairment
2. How sight loss affects everyday life
3. Common causes and changing vision
4. Equality, rights and accessible care
5. The Accessible Information Standard in practice
6. Person-centred assessment and care planning
7. Communication that works
8. Consent, capacity and decision-making
9. Dignity, privacy and independence
10. Safe guiding and mobility support
11. Orientation and predictable environments
12. Lighting, contrast and environmental adaptation
13. Eating, drinking and mealtime choice
14. Medicines and treatment information
15. Personal care, clothing and daily routines
16. Technology and low-vision aids
17. Emotional wellbeing and social participation
18. Falls, safeguarding and risk enablement
19. Care homes: delivering consistent support
20. Domiciliary care: supporting at home
21. Supported living: rights and community access
22. Recognising deterioration and urgent concerns
23. Documentation, reporting and review
24. Practical scenarios and reflection
25. Course summary and safe practice checklist
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
