Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ACOA-0014
Organization:
International Hearing Society
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Thirteen 2-day weekend sessions (182 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 6 Communication Science or Health Sciences
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Lab or Practicum
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 6 Health Services or Health Administration
This course is recommended for a total of 6 semester hours at the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category and a total of 9 semester hours at the upper-division baccalaureate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enhance Hearing Instrument Dispenser's ability to better serve the hearing impaired community. It provides an educational opportunity for those who engage in hearing aid dispensing and ensures that they practice at an advanced professional, technical, and ethical level. An individual must complete the 13-month course and a subsequent practicum prior to being granted this privilege.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Assess the type and magnitude of hearing impairment
  • Analyze and select hearing aids with appropriate electroacoustic properties
  • Manage the professional, technical and business aspects necessary in the field

General Topics:

  • Acoustics and measurement
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Psychoacoustics
  • Professional patient communications
  • Marketing and management
  • Legal aspects
  • Auditory assessment I and II
  • Elements of communication
  • Aural rehabilitation
  • Hearing aids I and II
  • Practicum
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials