Understand sight and hearing loss and support people to communicate and stay independent — types and causes, the impact, practical support, communication aids, and reasonable adjustments.
What this course covers
- Explain what sensory impairment is, including dual sensory loss
- Understand sight loss, hearing loss and their impact
- Support people with sight loss and hearing loss effectively
- Use communication aids and make reasonable adjustments
- Understand your role in reducing isolation and promoting independence
How much does Sensory Impairment Awareness training cost?
£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers all 32 courses — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Anyone delivering hands-on care in a CQC-regulated service, as part of their mandatory training. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside Sensory Impairment Awareness.
- Dysphagia — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Data Protection & GDPR — 40 min online, £4 per person
- Positive Behaviour Support — 45 min online, £4 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue of 32 courses, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sensory Impairment Awareness training take?
About 45 min of e‑learning, across 9 sections with 11 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Sensory Impairment Awareness training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what sensory impairment is, including dual sensory loss; understand sight loss, hearing loss and their impact; support people with sight loss and hearing loss effectively. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Sensory Impairment Awareness CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
Does this cover the Accessible Information Standard?
Yes. It covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness, how each affects daily life and communication, practical adaptations to the environment, and the Accessible Information Standard's requirement to identify and meet people's information and communication needs.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
No — this is a standalone mandatory course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.
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