Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

BTEC professional certificate in rehabilitation work with D/deaf people

This is a part-time course in six blocks over two years aimed at Technical Officers and Rehabilitation Officers working with D/deaf clients. You will also need to complete an additional 60 hours of placements with audiology departments and Technical Officers/Hearing Therapists spread over the two years.
The qualification offers you the opportunity to raise your current level of technical knowledge and specialist skills and gain an in-depth understanding of deafness, enabling you to meet the needs of individual clients more effectively.
No formal academic qualifications are required, but students will be expected to work at level 4 (equivalent to first year undergraduate study).

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Key course information

Dates
13/12/10 - 13/07/12

Day(s)
Mon-Fri

Duration
6 weeks

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £2490^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
GT507*

Availability
Contact department

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course is full

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deafedu@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2725

Course outline

What is the course about?

This part-time course is for Technical Officers, Rehabilitation Officers and those employed in sensory teams who work with D/deaf clients in the community, helping them to live independent lives. The course is structured as six lecture blocks spread over two academic years.

What topics will we cover?

Causes of deafness and the audiology service
The psychological and social effects of acquired deafness
Deaf culture and community
Deaf awareness and Deafblind awareness
Methods of communication
Equipment, hearing aids, cochlear implants
Counselling skills
Legislation, organisations and events.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of:
The hearing mechanism, causes of hearing loss, audiograms, the audiology service, tinnitus
The psychological effects of acquired hearing loss and of sudden acquired deafness
How people lipread
The communication choices of different groups of D/deaf people
How to communicate with D/deaf and Deafblind people
How to assess a client's equipment needs
Assistive equipment and new technology relevant to De/deaf people
how hearing aids and cochlear implants work
Models of counselling and practical counselling skills
Relevant legislation affecting D/deaf clients and your own professional practice.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

No formal academic qualifications are required, but students will be expected to work at level 4 (equivalent to first year undergraduate study).

You will need to be able to:
Express yourself clearly and fluently, both in written English and verbally, using accurate grammar and spelling
Research, read, comprehend and analyse text from a variety of sources.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Lectures, demonstration, observation, group work, pair work, individual work, handouts, practical tests, role plays, written assignments, learning journal, portfolio of evidence, placement journal.
In addition to the guided learning hours at the City Lit, there is also a requirement to complete a total of 60 hours of observations showing Audiologists/Hearing Therapists and Technical/Rehabilitation Officers working with D/deaf people. This can be spread out over the duration of the course to suit the student and will need to be arranged by the student themselves.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Book lists will be included in the handbook
Paper, pens, A4 files, dividers, memory stick
Postage for assignments and portfolios
Travel costs relating to the course and the placements
Cost of staying in London during lecture blocks (to be arranged by student).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course, you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Verbal and / or written feedback will be given on assignments and portfolios.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; study support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 189 of the 09-10 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2725

Fax: 020 7492 2745

deafedu@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times for BSL and Lipreading: Wednesday 14:00 – 15:00 (term-time only) All other advice by appointment

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Tel: 020 7492 2726 (voice)

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