On this module, students will consider issues related to the science of audiology and its application in the educational and developmental management of deaf children and young people. It aims to develop students' skills in order to facilitate efficient audiological management of deaf children. The areas covered include: anatomy and physiology; causes of deafness and types of hearing loss; the assessment and diagnosis of hearing loss in children; personal hearing technologies (hearing aids and cochlear implants), functional use of hearing, room acoustics and the use of assistive listening devices.
Some of the practical aspects of the module require attendance at the study weekend
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Have the appropriate knowledge to work in partnership with parents, other professionals and deaf learners to develop a clear understanding of the nature of deafness, assessment and good listening conditions.
Have the practical skills effectively to manage and work with others to manage all hearing technologies including psychoacoustic and electroacoustic checks and functional assessment of hearing.
Work in partnership with parents and carers to provide a wide range of evidence-based information for families and to develop independent audiological skills for deaf learners.
Assessment
39458-01 : Audiology Logbook : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
Audiology Logbook 100% - equivalent to 4k words (assessment will take place during the study weekend)
Reassessment:
Students must re-submit any failed component in the next assessment period
