Evaluation and Use of Amplification Systems (411-0-20)
Instructors
Varsha Hariram Rallapalli
Kristine Marie Grohne Riley
Meeting Info
2315 Campus Dr Clinic 1620: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
Electroacoustic characteristics of hearing aids, selection of individual and group amplification systems, and client management. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: CSD 423-0 or consent of instructor.
Registration Requirements
CSD 423-0 or consent of instructor.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe hearing aid types, component parts and systems
2. Describe and conduct measures of hearing aid electroacoustic performance
3. Describe hearing aid candidacy in adults
4. Describe hearing aid fitting considerations in adults
5. Describe how to evaluate hearing aid benefit
6. Describe factors to consider in counseling new hearing aid wearers.
Evaluation Method
Based on demonstration of active learning including the following: assignments, lab practical exam/final project, quizzes, written exams, class participation. Grading is based on the ABC scheme.
Class Materials (Required)
Essentials of Modern Hearing Aids: Selection, Fitting, and Verification 1st Edition (2019) by Todd A. Ricketts, Ruth Bentler, H. Gustav Mueller. Plural Publishing, Inc.; ISBN: 978-1-59756-853-1
Cost from publisher: $162.95 (students can avail a discount with the promo code = st15)
In addition to the textbook all students will need access to a computer and internet connection in order to access all course material.
Resource is on reserve at library
Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book
rentals, etc.)
Students are also encouraged to try a borrow a copy from the previous
year's (current 2nd year AuD) class, if available; Also, the instructor
will have an extra copy of the textbook that can be checked out for 1-2
days by a student.
Class Notes
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to select, fit, adjust, and validate hearing aids. In the first half of the class, we review hearing aid technology and the decisions based on that technology. In the second half of the class, we consider fitting and adjustment of the hearing aid.