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| Unit name |
Hearing Aids and Rehabilitation |
| Unit code |
AUDI20002 |
| Credit points |
40 |
| 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 |
AUDI10003 Acoustics, Hearing Aids and Audiology |
| 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 builds on the Acoustics and Hearing Aids and Audiology unit from year 1 to give knowledge of the theoretical background to providing effective fitting and evaluation of hearing aids (analogue, digital, or alternative communication aids). It will also provide knowledge of evaluation of performance of hearing aids and an understanding of a family-friendly approach to fitting and students will be encouraged to develop an awareness of the problems associated with adjusting to using hearing aids.
This unit will enable students to:
- Complete an informed assessment of the patient’s communication requirements
- Identify the most appropriate intervention(s) to facilitate rehabilitation for an individual
- Understand current professional standards and guidelines relating to such interventions
- Apply hearing aid fitting procedures
- Examine in detail digital processing technology
- Understand and apply the physics of calibration
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
- Provide assessment of patient’s communication skills and requirements for change.
- Describe the principles of digital technology and its application in hearing aids
- Understand the rationale of different fitting formulae and the use of insertion gain
- Describe a range of alternative aids to communication and their potential use.
- Describe the process for fitting analogue, digital and programmable hearing aids
- Identify appropriate ear moulds for hearing aid fitting and their acoustic effects
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current professional guidelines and standards
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of fundamental measurements and physical and biological calibration
- Identify a range of outcomes and different measurement approaches.
Teaching Information
This unit will be taught using a combination of lectures, practicals and workshops.
Assessment Information
2 assignments (1,500 words each) 50%
2 Case studies (500 words each) 10%
1 short question exam paper (2 hours) 40%
Reading and References
- 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)
- Hogan, A. (2001) Hearing Rehabilitation for Deafened Adults. A Psychosocial Approach
