AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS I

CS&D 320

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

CS&D 854

Systematic review of physical concepts of acoustics and electronics underpinning the practice of audiology, as well as formally adopted standards by which clinical environments, instruments and procedures are calibrated.

CS&D 852

Learn concepts and procedures necessary for a basic hearing evaluation, including otoscopy, immittance, pure tone and speech audiometry. Take a case history, document and report results, and communicate results to patients. Develop beginning-level abilities to rule out medical disorders and make appropriate referrals.

CS&D 866

Strategies for fitting hearing aids, including selection and recommendation, use of prescription gain formulas, and verification of gain. Considerations in geriatric and pediatric hearing aid fitting and ethical issues. Basic techniques in determining patient satisfaction with hearing aids.

CS&D 857

Testing, fitting, and repairing hearing aids, performing basic hearing aid tests and repairs, proper cerumen removal and ear impression atechniques, and using appropriate strategies in fitting. Electroacoustic evaluation and use of probe microphone measures in hearing aid fitting.