Overview of the field of audiology. Introduction to the assessment and diagnosis of hearing loss, orientation to disorders of the auditory system, and familiarization with appropriate referrals following diagnosis of hearing loss.
Athena Title
Introduction to Audiology
Prerequisite
Permission of major
Pre or Corequisite
CMSD 3030
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course the student should be able to discuss the field of audiology as a profession.
At the conclusion of this course the student should be able to describe behavioral, physiologic, and electrophysiologic measurements used in the assessment of auditory function. These measurements include pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, acoustic immittance, otoacoustic emission testing, and auditory brainstem response evaluations.
At the conclusion of this course the student should be able to differentiate various auditory pathologies and their effects on hearing.
At the conclusion of this course the student should be able to identify appropriate referrals for medical management and/or audiologic (re)habilitation.
Topical Outline
I. Profession of Audiology
A. Prevalence and Impact of Hearing loss
B. Historical Development of the Profession
C. Professional Employment Settings
D. Educational Preparation
II. Diagnostic Audiologic Assessment
A. Case History
B. Otoscopy
C. Pure tone audiometry
D. Acoustic immittance
E. Otoacoustic Emissions
F. Electrophysiologic Measurements
G. Pediatric Assessment
H. Cross Check Principle
III. Auditory Pathologies
A. Disorders of the Outer Ear
B. Disorders of the Middle Ear
C. Disorders of the Inner Ear
D. Disorders of the Auditory Nerve & Central Auditory System
E. Non-organic hearing loss
F. Differential Diagnosis
IV. Management of Hearing Loss
A. Medical Referrals
B. Audiologic (Re)Habilitation and Monitoring
