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GUIDE DOG MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR - COMPETENCES

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2012

Publisher

National Standards Authority of Ireland

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Terms and definitions
3 Principle
4 General professional behaviour and ethics of a guide
dog mobility instructor
5 Competences of guide dog mobility instructor
6 Maintenance and improvement of competence
Bibliography

Specifies the reference criteria of essential competences for guide dog mobility instructors in the following general and specific areas: - professional behaviour and professional ethics; - interpersonal management and communication competences; - appreciation of the various forms of visual impairment and their impact on humans; - methods of orientation and mobility; - appreciation of the needs of clients with additional requirements; - dog care and welfare assessment; - general dog management and training; - guide dog training; - client and partnership training and after care.