British Sign Language and Deaf Awareness for Veterinary Staff

Would you like to be able to communicate better with your clients? Over 18 million adults in the UK are Deaf or have hearing loss. This unique ten-week course is a comprehensive introduction for veterinary staff interested in learning about Deafness and how to communicate effectively and empathetically with Deaf clients using British Sign Language. Covering the vocabulary of greetings, consults, symptoms, examination, diagnostics, treatment and directions, as well as fingerspelling and Deaf awareness, this course will allow you the confidence to welcome Deaf clients to your practice and provide inclusive, compassionate service at every stage.

£129.00

Overview

Level

All

Duration

TBC

Topics

  • Introduction, greetings, roles, communication
  • Animals and anatomy,
  • Routine care
  • Signalment and symptoms
  • Equine and farm-specific
  • Diagnostics
  • Outpatient treatment, medicines
  • Inpatient treatment, anaesthesia and surgery
  • Nursing care, referral, emergencies
  • Administration, payments and insurance