Deaf Awareness Course

Deafness is the second most common disability in the UK, but it is an ‘invisible’ problem. This course will help you to consider your own attitude to deafness and that of others. You will gain an understanding of the problems that deafness brings and how hearing people can help. Information on British, American and Spanish sign language is included, as well as the deaf-blind manual alphabet and the block alphabet, and instructions for their use.

No practical training is required to complete this course.

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.

On successful completion of this course, you have received training designed as either a foundation qualification leading to further studies to attain a practitioner level, or professional development to gain additional skills and knowledge to expand the practice of the existing therapist.

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1 – The BSY Professional Certificate of Merit in Deaf Awareness.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 2 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.