RNIB / City University Eye Clinic Support Studies Course

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

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 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 participants
"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
"Very good." - Lesley-Anne MaCaulay
"All very useful." - Eric Boyd.
Read David's story of his experience on the course.

Application form
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.

Related information
Eye clinic liaison workshop / networking day – new dates announced for 2009. Book now!
Supporting service users: the role of eye clinic support staff – one day course
Article about the frontline role of the eye clinic liaison officer, published in NB magazine
Health and social care training homepage
Information for eye care professionals.