Certificate of Higher Education in Basic Audiological Practice

Program Overview

The Certificate of Higher Education in Basic Audiological Practice is an 18-month part-time program designed for NHS Assistant or Associate Audiologists. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary to practice at Associate/Assistant level in a hospital Audiology Department, supporting the assessment and management of patients with hearing-related problems. The program includes university-based learning, work-based placement, and assessment through written exams, assignments, and clinical learning outcomes.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Certificate of Higher Education in Basic Audiological Practice program is an 18-month part-time modular course.
• It is aimed at individuals currently employed within the NHS as an Assistant or Associate Audiologist who are nominated by their Head of Service.
• Throughout the course, students will gain the knowledge and understanding required to practice at Associate/Assistant level in a hospital Audiology Department, supporting quantitative assessment and management of patients with hearing-related problems.
• Students will learn how to assess hearing capacity, and the clinical nature of the course will provide the practical skills needed for employment in the profession.

Outline:

• The course consists of the below modules:

Year 1 (Level 4)

Compulsory Modules

• Introduction to Audiology Practice I
• Study Skills, Health Informatics and Health Service Practice

Year 2 (Level 4)

Compulsory Modules

• Introduction to Audiology Practice II
• Audiology Rehabilitation
• The structure of the course is as follows:
• University-based learning component will take place over 12 weeks in three blocks during the first 12 months of the course.
• Students will attend their usual place of work for the work-based placement.

Assessment:

• The course is assessed by unseen written examinations, written assignments and presentations, plus the completion of Clinical Learning Outcomes.

Teaching:

• Learning is delivered via face-to-face lectures, e-learning and work-based learning.
• Practical skills sessions, lab work seminars, and workshops predominantly take place in person, allowing for group working and demonstrations.

Careers:

• The course has been developed to give students the knowledge and understanding required to advance their career and practice at Associate/Assistant level in a hospital Audiology Department.