Effectively Communicating With Individuals Who are Hard of Hearing

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ECIHI

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Explain the challenges of communicating with people who are hard of hearing.
Identify at least three strategies to promote effective communication with people who are hard of hearing.

Outline:

Section 1: Hearing Loss

Causes

Listening Devices

Assistive Listening Devices

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Starting a Conversation

Communication

Speech Discrimination

Presenting Information

Unique Situations

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.