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RNIB / City University Eye Clinic Support Studies Course

Summary: Information about a course for professionals to help patients cope with sight loss.

• Description
• Target audience
• Course programme and accreditation
• Feedback from previous delegates
• Application form

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Description

This course is provided jointly by RNIB and City University, London. It is designed for eye clinic and related staff to equip them to address the emotional and practical needs of patients/clients following a diagnosis of permanent sight loss.

It will help them acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to help patients/clients at this critical time to come to terms with their diagnosis and enable them to move forward.

Target audience

Professionals working with recently diagnosed blind and partially sighted people in eye clinics and the community, including nurses, voluntary agency staff, rehabilitation workers, social workers, community care workers.

Course programme and accreditation

For further details, please see:

• Course outline, cost and dates
• Learning outcomes
• Course assessment and accreditation.

Feedback from previous delegates

"Very good." - Lesley-Anne MaCaulay

"Very relevant to role. Excellent and relaxed, very informative, opportunities to participate and question. Engaging, interesting and inclusive." - Christine Bound

"Really knowledgeable and experienced. Very comfortable presentation. Very relevant and professional." - David Barnes

"All very useful." - Eric Boyd

Application form

If you would like to book a place, please complete our online booking form. If you have any queries, please email ECLOEditor@rnib.org.uk or telephone 0121 665 4242.

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Content author: ECLOEditor@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 17/03/2008 17:00