PCHN60320 30 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Anisa Visram Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 15.0 <ul><li>Development, Habilitation and Neural plasticity</li><li>Concept of effective amplification</li><li>Screening and assessment</li><li>Fitting aids to infants and children</li><li>Advanced technological features of digital hearing aids</li><li>Verification measures</li><li>Outcome measures and evaluation methods in the clinic and real world</li><li>Acoustics of speech</li><li>Effective communication</li><li>Radio aid systems</li><li>Multi disciplinary and multi agency approaches to effective amplification</li><li>Case studies: the challenges presented by some audiograms/circumstances</li><li>Management of hearing aid reviews</li><li>Evidence based practice</li></ul> <ul><li>Development, Habilitation and Neural plasticity</li><li>Concept of effective amplification</li><li>Screening and assessment</li><li>Fitting aids to infants and children</li><li>Advanced technological features of digital hearing aids</li><li>Verification measures</li><li>Outcome measures and evaluation methods in the clinic and real world</li><li>Acoustics of speech</li><li>Effective communication</li><li>Radio aid systems</li><li>Multi disciplinary and multi agency approaches to effective amplification</li><li>Case studies: the challenges presented by some audiograms/circumstances</li><li>Management of hearing aid reviews</li><li>Evidence based practice</li></ul> <ul><li>Extend knowledge and advance understanding of the management of amplification for infants and deaf children;</li><li>Develop a systematic and holistic approach to amplification to ensure that the fitting of a hearing aid reflects the individual needs and circumstances of a child at any given time.</li><li>Encourage critical, evidence-based practice</li></ul> <ul><li>Demonstrate critical awareness of the effect that a hearing loss has on the overall cognitive development of a child and the impact of subsequent intervention through amplification, with reference to neural plasticity and age of intervention.</li><li>Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of fitting a hearing aid; verification of the fitting using real ear measurements and the various evaluation procedures used in clinic and real world situations in order to provide a child with effective amplification.</li><li>Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the most recent advanced technological features of digital hearing aids and a critical understanding of how and when these features may be beneficial for an individual child.</li><li>Demonstrate an awareness of the difficulties faced by deaf children in the classroom and the advantages that radio aid systems offer to such children.</li><li>Demonstrate a critical understanding of the effect that a family-centred approach to the management of a deaf child has on the outcomes for that child.</li><li>Demonstrate a critical understanding of the importance of information exchange in the management and outcomes for a deaf child.</li><li>Understand and have access to the relevant quality standards and recommended procedures relevant to providing amplification to children</li></ul> <ul><li>Critically evaluate current research literature and recent developments in Audiology from both scientific and professional viewpoints and apply the evidence to clinical practice.</li><li>Critically evaluate clinical data to exercise initiative and professional judgement to</li><li>respond to various issues of amplification that may arise in complex clinical situations as determined by the child, the audiogram or circumstances.</li><li>Critically appraise the term 'effective amplification'.</li><li>Critically evaluate local procedures and practices in line with national guidelines.</li></ul> <ul><li>Demonstrate capacity for self-learning and independent thinking and to utilise problem solving skills.</li><li>Critically evaluate their personal performance both as an individual and within a team.</li><li>Make informed decisions in complex situations.</li><li>Use library and computer facilities to access relevant information.</li><li>Demonstrate skills in working collegiately and effectively with others as a member of a team.</li><li>Collaborate and network with colleagues, on and off-line, to discuss challenging clinical situations and technological developments.</li></ul> <ul> <li> Independent reading</li> <li> Discussion board</li> <li> Reflective practice</li> <li> Recorded lectures</li> <li> Online videos</li> <li> Clinical-based and independent learning activities</li> <li> Problem-based learning.</li></ul> 0 Other 100% <p><u>PCHN60320 (30 credits):</u>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Online tasks (formative)&nbsp;</li><li>Written assignment 1 (1,000 words, 25%)</li><li>Written assignment 2 (4,000 words, 50%) Portfolio (25%)</li><li>Mentor meeting/report</li></ul><p><u>Zero credit version:</u></p><ul><li>Online tasks (formative)</li><li>Portfolio (100%)</li><li>Mentor meeting/report</li></ul> <p>Written feedback</p> Audiology Short Courses Audiology Short Courses Non Fu PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Adv Audiology Studies FT MSc Adv Audiology Studies FT PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Adv Audiology Studies PT MSc Adv Audiology Studies PT PGDT Taught Component Optional N <ul><li>Bagatto, M, Moodie, S, Seewald, R, Bartlett, D, Scollie, S (2011). A Critical Review of Audiological Outcome Measures for Infants and Children. Trends in Amplification 15 (1-2) 23-33.</li><li>Bagatto, M.P., Scollie, S., Moodie, S.T., Seewald, R., Hyde, M., El-Naji, R., Brown, C.L., Beh, K., Glista, D., Hawkins, M. and Easwar, V., 2023. Protocol for the provision of amplification v 2023.01.</li><li>Dillon, H (2012) Hearing Aids (2nd ed.) Boomerang press: Sydney.</li><li>McCreery, R.W. and Walker, E.A., 2017. Pediatric amplification: enhancing auditory access. Plural Publishing.</li><li>Tharpe, A, Seewald, R (2011) Comprehensive handbook of pediatric audiology, San Diego : Plural Publishing</li></ul> Seminars 20 0 280