AUDITORY REHABILITATION

CS&D 834

Study of various roles of counseling in the audiologic rehabilitative process, and developing skills and awareness of building a trusting relationship, reflective practice including examining personal biases, conveying diagnostic information, educating and empowering patients, responding to the social-emotional impact of hearing and balance disorders, and examining how diversity, equity, and inclusion intersect with the counseling process.

CS&D 921

Current interests in areas of auditory evaluation, pathology or rehabilitation.

CS&D 836

Study of the principles and techniques of intervention used with children with hearing loss, including the selection and fitting of amplification, the effect of hearing loss on speech perception, production, and language, communication and educational options, and the habilitation of communication skills.

CS&D 849

A study of basic theories of aging, anatomical and physiological effects of aging on the auditory and balance systems, and resulting communication difficulties associated with aging. Emphasizes both the diagnostic and rehabilitative challenges in working with elderly patients.

CS&D 320

Introduction to the profession of Audiology, hearing assessment across the lifespan, ear and hearing disorders, management options.