Adult Auditory Rehabilitation and Management

PCHN64250 Adult Auditory Rehabilitation and Management 30 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Reza Hoseinabadi Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 15.0 This unit aims to provide trainees with the scientific and clinical basis, surrounding adult auditory rehabilitation, necessary for entry level as a healthcare scientist in audiology. It is delivered via a blended learning approach where students will complete both online learning activities and attend face-to-face lectures, tutorials and practicals. Content:<ul> <li>Components of hearing aids</li> <li>Sequential steps in the hearing aid fitting process from assessment through to outcome evaluation</li> <li>Prescription methods to select amplification characteristics</li> <li>Ear impressions and ear moulds</li> <li>Acoustic transfer and transform functions</li> <li>Real ear selection and verification procedures</li> <li>DSP hearing aid technology</li> <li>Evaluation of amplification in adults</li> <li>Electrical implants</li> <li>Assisted listening devices</li> <li>Bone anchored hearing aids</li> <li>Principles of rehabilitation</li> <li>Models of disability</li> <li>Behaviour change theories in the context of rehabilitation</li> <li>Standards (BS, ISO, IEC)</li> <li>Sound measurement equipment (SLM, measurement microphones, mic calibrators, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes)</li> <li>Tinnitus management</li></ul>  Provide students with knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and practice of audiological rehabilitation and management of adults with hearing impairment and tinnitus.  <ul> <li>Understand the basic mechanisms of speech production and how it relates to speech acoustics</li> <li>Understand the range of speech sounds and their basic description in terms of acoustic phonetics</li> <li>Demonstrate knowledge and an in depth understanding of the components within hearing aids.</li> <li>Critically evaluate the evidence base for the selection, verification and evaluation of hearing aids.</li> <li>Critically evaluate common approaches in the management of tinnitus.</li> <li>Critically evaluate the current theories of amplification and signal processing in the management of hearing disorders.</li> <li>Explore the role of the audiologist in the holistic management of adults with acquired hearing impairment.</li> <li>Describe the psychosocial and communication implications of an acquired hearing impairment on the individual’s everyday life.</li></ul> <ul> <li>  Critically appraise scientific literature.</li> <li>  Critically analyse and objectively interpret information/data.</li> <li>  Communicate complex ideas and arguments in a clear and concise and effective manner.</li></ul> <ul> <li>  Utilise advanced test box measurement.</li> <li>  Record real ear measurements.</li> <li>  Perform speech audiometry for evaluation of rehabilitation.</li> <li>  Utilise and score benefit questionnaires.</li> <li>  Perform ear impressions</li></ul> <ul> <li>Effectively utilise a range of information sources including information technology.</li> <li>Demonstrate capacity for self-learning and independent thinking and to utilise problem solving skills.</li> <li>Demonstrate effective communication skills (written).</li> <li>Be able to set priorities and link these with effective time management.</li> <li>Critically evaluate their own personal performance.</li></ul> This unit employs a range of teaching and learning approaches, including:<ul> <li>  Lectures (face-to-face and online)</li> <li>  Tutorials</li> <li>  Case studies</li> <li>  Problem-based learning</li> <li>  Discussion boards</li></ul>The online material will support the acquisition of knowledge and understanding by promoting problem-based learning through interactive material, exercises and self-assessment tools. 1 Written exam 65% 5 Portfolio 35% Written feedback will be available on both the exam, and the assignment MSc Audiology MSc Audiology PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Audiology MSc Audiology PGDT Taught Component Mandatory Audiology Short Courses Audiology Short Courses Funded 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 PGDip Adv Audiology Studies FT PgDip Adv Audiology Studies FT PGDT Taught Component Optional PGDip Adv Audiology Studies PT PgD Adv Audiology Studies PT PGDT Taught Component Optional N <ul> <li>Dillon, H (2012) Hearing Aids (2nd ed.) Boomerang press: Sydney.</li> <li>Moller, A, Langguth, B, DeRidder, D, Kleinjung (Eds) (2011) Textbook of Tinnitus, Springer, New York (available as e-book from the library).</li> <li>Fan-Gang, Z, Popper, A & Fay, A (Ed). (2004) Cochlear Implants: Auditory prostheses and electrical hearing. A Springer Handbook of Auditory Research Vol. 20, Springer-Verlag, New York.</li> <li>Houghton, P.M. (2002) Acoustics for Audiologists, Academic Press.</li> <li>Martin, M (1997) Speech Audiometry. 2nd Edition, Whurr.</li></ul> Lectures 80 0 220