Program Overview
The Practical Audiology program at City, University of London equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage hearing loss. Through lectures, tutorials, and hands-on labs, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, assessment techniques, and amplification devices. The program culminates in a poster presentation that demonstrates critical understanding and appraisal of an aspect of habilitative audiology.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Title:
Practical Audiology
Offered by:
City, University of London
Location:
Northampton Square
Duration:
(unconfirmed)
Credits:
15 credits
Assessment:
Poster presentation designed to show critical understanding and appraisal of an aspect of habilitative audiology.
Benefits:
- Knowledge and skills essential for the management of hearing loss.
- Credit transferable towards postgraduate degrees in Speech, Language and Communication.
Outline:
The course covers:
Anatomy and physiology:
- ear structure and function.
- effects and impacts of hearing loss types and degrees.
Epidemiology:
- deafness.
Psychoacoustics:
- relationship between sound and sensation in both normal and impaired ears.
Hearing Assessment:
- fundamentals for both adults and children.
Auditory Processing Disorders:
- mechanisms and assessment.
Amplification and Speech Processing:
- principles and practice in hearing aids and cochlear implants.
- programming and checking hearing aids.
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss:
- room acoustics, sound levels, and noise surveys.
Practical skills:
- hearing testing.
- hearing aid function.
Assessment:
Assessment method:
- Poster presentation on an aspect of habilitative audiology.
Assessment criteria
- Critical understanding and appraisal of key principles and practice.
- Development and evaluation of a chosen area of audiology.
Teaching:
Delivery method:
- Lectures.
- Tutorials.
- Labs (totaling 30 hours).
Faculty
- Paul Turner, Senior Lecturer & Departmental Lead in Speech and Language Therapy.
Careers:
- Speech and language therapists.
- Professionals working with clients who have hearing disorders.
Other:
- This course is offered as part of the MSc Speech, Language and Communication (advanced Practice) program.
- The program is designed for speech and language therapists and other professionals with relevant experience.
The program is designed for professionals working with individuals with hearing disorders and offers valuable knowledge and expertise for career development in this field.
