Overview
Description
Special topics; hearing aids, psychophysics of audition; current research and publications in clinical hearing measurement or rehabilitation.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Must be an admitted degree seeking student in the Speech Pathology and Audiology masters program.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Must be an admitted degree seeking student in the Speech Pathology and Audiology masters program.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Restrictions
Must be an admitted degree seeking student in the Speech Pathology and Audiology masters program.
Attributes
StandardRepeatable up to 6 credits
Learning Outcomes
- know the details of and be able to conduct and interpret the results of the following: otoscopy, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, OAEs, ABR, retrocochlear testing.
- conduct behavioral audiometry using a variety of techniques with patients of all ages.
- know the why, when and how of masking for all behavioral tests.
- conduct a patient interview in which case history information is collected.
- analyze and interpret all test results obtained and be able to explain them to the patient.
- write a comprehensive audiological report for all different appointment types.
- define and describe APD and what a comprehensive evaluation consists of as well as write a comprehensive report.
- know the basics of how to manage hearing loss and the technology involved.
- make basic recommendations for the patient based on the test results.
- demonstrate knowledge of promoting hearing wellness and the protection of hearing function via hearing conservation.