Overview
Description
Introduction to physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the ear, medical and surgical aspects of hearing loss, basic audiometric techniques for adults, and hearing conservation.
Requirements
Prerequisites
SPA 366
Corequisites
SPA 201
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): SPA 366.
Corequisites
Corequisite(s): SPA 201.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of the scientific principles, methods and application of physics and nature of sound.
- demonstrate knowledge of the basic structure and use of audiological instrumentation according to manufacturer’s specifications.
- demonstrate knowledge to determine whether instrumentation is in calibration according to current accepted scientific standards.
- demonstrate knowledge of conducting behavioral testing using current technology to assiss pure tone thresholds via air/bone conduction for adults.
- demonstrate knowledge of the scientific principles behind masking and its relevance/application to audiological assessment.
- demonstrate knowledge to interpret and summarize the pure tone audiological findings, evaluate functional use of hearing, and the effects of hearing loss on an individual’s ability to communicate.