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Technology for Inclusion and Independence - CPD accredited

Photo: Learn about the technology options available to deaf children and young people

Module overview

This free CPD accredited e-learning course is the perfect place to start learning about the technology available to support deaf children and young people.

This course is suitable for all professionals working with deaf children and young people. 

Cost

These modules are free of charge.

Duration

This course is made up of four modules:

  • Introduction to Technology
  • Radio Aids
  • Technology for Independence
  • Hearing Devices

Each module should take about 30 minutes to complete. You're welcome to work through them at your own pace and revisit them anytime in the future.

Please note: You'll have to complete 'Introduction to Technology' first, before you'll be able to move onto the other modules.

CPD accreditation

Each module will earn 0.50 CPD hours / points. Certified by CPD UK.

A certificate for proof of professional development is available for each module you complete.

What you'll learn

Introduction to Technology - Module one

Learn about the wide range of technology products available to deaf children and young people.

By the end of this module you'll be able to:

  • describe the key technology products and services available to deaf children and young people
  • explain how these products can support deaf children and young people in various settings
  • recommend useful technology products to deaf children and young people.

Radio Aids - Module two

Learn what a radio is and how it can be used, for example in schools.

By the end of this module you'll be able to:

  • explain the importance and benefits of using a radio aid
  • explain how a radio aid works
  • identify where a radio aid can be used
  • explain where deaf children and young people can get a radio aid.

Technology for Independence - Module three

Learn how technology can support inclusion and independence for deaf young people.

By the end of this module you'll be able to:

  • recognise the barriers that deaf young people may face in everyday life
  • identify technology products and services that can help a deaf young person to live more independently
  • describe how these products and services work.

Hearing Devices - Module four

Learn about the most common hearing technology used by deaf children and young people.

By the end of this module you'll be able to:

  • identify the three main parts of the ear and how these can cause different types and levels of hearing loss
  • name some of the causes of hearing loss in children and young people
  • identify the most common hearing technology available
  • describe how each hearing device works and how it benefits the user.

Start the course

Register or login on our training hub to begin the first module.

Please note: The login details for our training hub are different to the login details you use if you are a National Deaf Children's Society member.

Contact us

If you have a question about this e-learning course, please email [email protected].