Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ACOA-0011
Organization's ID:
402
Organization:
International Hearing Society
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
42 hours (three 2-day sessions)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Principles Of Hearing Aids and Aural Rehabilitation
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to apply principles of audiological rehabilitation for children and adults with hearing loss including selection and fitting of hearing aids and assistive listening devices; apply principles of self assessment of hearing loss and assessment of hearing aid satisfaction in children and adults; use of speech-reading and communication strategies to improve communication.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Validate the benefit derived from amplification
  • Modify the audiologic rehabilitation plan based on the needs of special populations
  • Select, evaluate and fit hearing aids and assistive listening devices
  • Assess and modify the electroacoustic characteristics of hearing aids
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials