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Audiology - Acoustics and Psycho-acoustics

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of acoustics and psychoacoustics, including the physical properties of sound, the perception of sound, and the measurement of sound.
  • Comprehend the principles and methods of pure tone audiometry, including the administration of tests and the interpretation of results.
  • Analyse the different types of hearing loss, including conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss, and the impact of hearing loss on communication and quality of life.
  • Understand the principles and methods of masking in audiometry, including the use of noise to isolate and test specific frequencies.
  • Expand knowledge in audiometry, including the administration of tests, calibration of equipment, and record keeping.
  • Discover the legal and ethical issues involved in audiology practice, including patient privacy and informed consent.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues about audiology topics, both orally and in writing.

Course Overview:

In our course, you’ll explore the physical properties of sound, the perception of sound, and the measurement of sound. You’ll also learn about pure tone audiometry, including the administration of tests and the interpretation of results, as well as the different types of hearing loss and their impact on communication and quality of life. Additionally, you’ll develop an understanding of audiometry, including the administration of tests, calibration of equipment, and record keeping.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the principles and methods of audiology, as well as the legal and ethical issues involved in audiology practice.

Course Benefits:

Taking this course on Audiology – Acoustics and Psycho-acoustics will provide you with a range of benefits that will enhance your understanding of audiology and prepare you for further study or a career in the field. By exploring the physical properties of sound and the perception of sound, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how sound works and how it affects our hearing.

You’ll also develop wisdom in audiometry, including the administration of tests, calibration of equipment, and record-keeping, as well as the ability to analyse different types of hearing loss and their impact on communication and quality of life. This knowledge will be valuable in various contexts, from academic study to professional work in hearing aid fitting, cochlear implant programming, and speech-language pathology.

Moreover, this course will deepen your understanding of the legal and ethical issues involved in audiology practice, preparing you to navigate these challenges as you pursue further study or a career.

Career Path:

Here are seven potential career paths that you could explore with a background in audiology:

  • Audiologist – Evaluates and treats hearing and balance disorders, often in a clinical or hospital setting.
  • Hearing Aid Dispenser – Selects and fits hearing aids for patients with hearing loss, often in a retail or clinical setting.
  • Cochlear Implant Audiologist – Programs and monitors cochlear implants for patients with severe to profound hearing loss, often in a clinical or hospital setting.
  • Industrial Audiologist – Conducts hearing conservation programs in industrial settings to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.
  • Tinnitus Specialist – Evaluates and treats patients with tinnitus (ringing in the ears), often in a clinical or hospital setting.
  • Research Audiologist – Conducts original research on audiology topics, often in academic or research institutions.
  • Speech-Language Pathologist – Evaluates and treats speech and language disorders.

Course content

cirrtitle Audiology - Acoustics and Psycho-acoustics

  • video Acoustics and Psycho-acoustics
    00:15:00
  • video Pure Tone Audiometry Part One
    00:16:00
  • video Pure tone audiometry Part Two
    00:25:00
  • video Pure Tone Audiometry Part Three
    00:10:00
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