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| Unit name |
Diagnostic Audiology I |
| Unit code |
AUDI20001 |
| Credit points |
30 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
|
| Unit director |
Ms. Hoyle |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
School of Applied Community and Health Studies |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit will broaden students understanding of clinical diagnostic strategy and the range of tests used within Audiology.
Aims:
This unit aims to give students an overview of clinical diagnostic strategy by focusing on further tests of hearing and their diagnostic scope and implications, in order that students will be equipped to take an active part in their third year clinical practice placement.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit the students will be able to give an overview of:
- The anatomy of the ear, cerebello-pontine angle and neuro-otology
- Disorders affecting hearing and balance
- Disorders and conditions affecting the external and middle ear causing hearing impairment
- Disorders and conditions affecting the inner ear and vestibular system causing hearing impairment
- Disorders of the vestibular system
- Disorders and conditions affecting the auditory neural pathways causing hearing impairment
- Ototoxic drugs and their impact on the audiovestibular system and resulting hearing loss
- Medical and surgical treatment of ear disorders
- Pathologies and disorders relating to tinnitus and hyperacusis
- The neurophysiological test battery
- Screening in Audiology and the philosophy of universal neonatal screening
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of performance based electro-physiological and other objective tests of hearing in diagnostic assessments
- Demonstrate an understanding of the psycho-metric theory and limitations of tests of hearing
- Describe the principles and process of speech audiometry
- Outline the role and potential limitations of auditory and diagnostic tests currently available and have the ability to discuss the reasons for selecting test procedures
- Identify imaging techniques and their role in diagnosis.
- Identify non organic hearing loss and its implications for hearing assessment and management
- Perform assessment of hearing function, including objective and subjective tests to determine function of the middle ear and sensory hearing impairments
- Conduct differential auditory diagnosis and outline alternative management strategies
- Demonstrate an understanding of the patient journey, from referral through assessment, to diagnosis and treatment
Teaching Information
This Unit will be taught using a combination of lectures and practicals.
Assessment Information
Written assignment (3,000 words) (50%)
Exam (2 hours) (50%)
Reading and References
- Graham, J. and Martin, M. eds. (2001) Ballantyne’s Deafness 6th Edition
- Hall, J. and Mueller, H. (1997) Audiologists Desk Reference – diagnostic audiology principles, procedures and protocols
- Katz, J. et al (2001) Handbook of Clinical Audiology (5th ed)
- Martin, M. and Summers (1999), I. Dictionary of Hearing
- Tate Maltby, M. Principles of Hearing Aid Audiology (2nd ed)
