Visual Impairment Rehabilitation
University of Bedfordshire
UCAS Code: V100 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
About this course
We are seeking accreditation for this course to be a HTQ.
**This new practice-focused Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) has been specially developed by the University of Bedfordshire to give you the skills you need to take on the role of visual rehabilitation worker working with visually impaired individuals as part of a primary care team within a local authority or the sensory services.**
A visual rehabilitation worker has an important role to play in the care and support of anyone who is visually impaired. As a visual rehabilitation worker you assess an individual’s needs then plan and deliver professional person-centred rehabilitation training. Your aim is to develop and enhance a visually impaired person’s skills and confidence so they can be as independent as possible. You also act as their advocate promoting services development accessibility equality social integration and improved work opportunities.
The course places a strong emphasis on building practical skills with a blended approach to study: teaching weeks are interspersed with work-based learning ensuring you experience all aspects of the role and put theory into practice.
**What is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)?**
HTQs are a new qualification equivalent to a HND and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. This HTQ meets the occupational standards for the health and care sector and after successfully completing you are eligible to register with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN).
**Why choose this course?**
- It covers both theory and practice in real and simulated environments ensuring you qualify with competence and confidence
- It is designed and delivered in partnership with local employers offering a practice-led and competency–based curriculum based on the NHS Constitution
- Our external partners and practice experts contribute to the course delivery providing support additional specialist knowledge and experience
- You learn a range of transferable skills including problem-solving; decision-making; having professional conversations; and presenting arguments
- If you are already working within the health and care sector the course is an ideal way to upskill or change direction to fill skills shortages and workforce gaps
You have the option of continuing your studies to complete a full degree in a related field
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Luton Campus
School of Society, Community and Health
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