| CODE | CMT2021 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Audiology | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Communication Therapy | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | - Introduction to Audiology - Anatomy and Physiology of the Audio-Vestibular System - Sound transmission, speech discrimination, reverberation, measurement of sound - Pathology of the human ear: cochlear and cochlear nerve pathology, other pathological conditions - Prevalence, incidence and causes of hearing loss in children - Behavioural and physiological assessment procedures - Neonatal and later screening for hearing impairment - Diagnostic paediatric audiology - Re/habilitation of the hearing impaired child - Management of the hearing impaired child in a multidisciplinary context. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit provides the theoretical audiological knowledge that is relevant for speech-language pathologist. Emphasis is give to the knowledge and skills required for the interpretation of test results and referral decisions. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Appreciate the assessment, diagnosis and management of children and adults with all types and degrees of hearing impairment (including auditory processing disorder); - Show an understanding of teamwork in speech and hearing science; - Plan and manage re/habilitation programmes for hearing impaired children and their carers. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Interpret results of basic audiological tests; - Differentiate between types and degrees of hearing loss in children; - Consider speech and language acquisition as well as social interaction in the management of children with hearing impairment and related disorders. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Chermak , G.C. & Musiek, F.E. (2007). Handbook of (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder. Vols 1 & 11. US: Plural Pub - Doyle, J. (1998). Practical Audiology for Speech and Language Therapists. London: Whurr Pub - Graham, J. & Martin, A. (Eds.). (2001). Ballantyne’s Deafness. (6th ed.). UK: Whurr Pub - Ling, D. (2002). Speech and Hearing Impaired Child. (2nd Ed.). US: A.G.Bell Assoc - McCormick, B.(Ed..) (1992). Paediatric Audiology: 0-5 years. (2nd ed.). UK: Whurr Pub - McCracken, W. & Laoide-Kemp, S. (1997). Audiology in Education. London: Whurr Pub - Stach, B. (2008). Clinical Audiology: An Introduction (2nd Ed.). US: Singular Pub. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Nadine Tabone |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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