PCHN32221 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Reza Hoseinabadi Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <p>This unit builds on the knowledge and understanding obtained from PCHN21200 Hearing Aids and looks at the rationales and evidence base behind design, development and fitting of a range of modern hearing instruments including advanced features, an introduction to new topics including trainable hearing aids and an introduction to topics such as dead regions, auditory acclimatisation and cognition.</p> <p>This unit builds on the knowledge and understanding obtained from PCHN21200 Hearing Aids and looks at the rationales and evidence base behind design, development and fitting of a range of modern hearing instruments including advanced features, an introduction to new topics including trainable hearing aids and an introduction to topics such as dead regions, auditory acclimatisation and cognition.</p> <p>To provide knowledge and understanding of the evidence base for hearing instrument technology and contemporary trends in rehabilitation that will enable you to work in a hearing healthcare setting.</p> <ul><li>Critically review and summarise the evidence base for features available in advanced signal processing hearing aid including frequency lowering devices.</li><li>Describe CROS, BAHA and middle ear implants.</li><li>Describe the candidature, assessment, fitting, management and evaluation of implantable hearing instruments.</li><li>Describe wireless connectivity.</li><li>Discuss the role of the multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Provide examples of future directions for hearing aid development.</li><li>Describe cochlear dead regions and auditory acclimatisation and their relevance to hearing instrument fitting.</li><li>Understand the importance of cognition in the hearing aid fitting process and the selection of technology.</li></ul> <ul><li>Scholarly conduct including academic reading, critical thinking and analysis, and persuasion through rational argument.</li></ul> <ul><li>Use of IT to assist clinical decisions.</li></ul> <ul><li>Use of library and electronic resources.</li><li>Independent study.</li></ul> <ul><li>Evidence base for advanced hearing instrument design and features.</li><li>Evidence base for frequency lowering hearing aids.</li><li>Trainable hearing aids.</li><li>CROS, BAHA and middle ear implants.</li><li>Implantable auditory prostheses.</li><li>Wireless connectivity.</li><li>Role of multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Hot topics: dead regions and auditory acclimatisation.</li><li>Cognition and hearing aids: device settings and additional measures for assessment and outcome.</li><li>Sensory loss and cognitive decline.</li><li>Future directions for hearing aid development.</li></ul> <p>The learning processes will include e-learning presentations, directed reading, interactive tutorials and private study. Formative assessments will be provided using quizzes and case based discussion.</p> 0 Other 100% <p>Written exam (2 hours) - 80%</p><p>Designment a Patient Information Sheet (500 words) - 20%</p> <p>Formative feedback will be given via quizzes and on case based discussions.</p> PCHN21200 Hearing Aids Pre-Requisite Recommended BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science Third Year Mandatory N <p>More specific references will be provided in lectures.</p><ul><li>Dillon, H. (2012). Hearing Aids. New York: Thieme.</li><li>Wong, L. &amp; Hickson, L. (2012). Evidence-Based Practice In Audiology. San Diego: Plural Publishing.</li></ul> Seminars 24 0 76