2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARCS2197 Audiological Rehabilitation
20 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Sarah Isherwood
Email: s.j.isherwood@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) programme specification for entry onto level 2 studyModule replaces
HECS2197This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module introduces the key theories and strategies surrounding adult aural rehabilitation. It covers the technological, psycho-social and therapeutic aspects of rehabilitation.Objectives
The aim of this module is :1. To provide detailed knowledge of the principles of the effect of hearing impairment on communication
2. To identify adult aural rehabilitation strategies available for use in good clinical practice.
3. To provide students with an understanding of the technical knowledge of hearing aids, fitting and verification strategies required for good clinical practice.
4. To integrate Hearing aid technologies and fitting strategies with psycho-social models of rehabilitation
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the perceptual effects of hearing impairment and their effect on communication
2. Discuss the fundamental principles of adult aural audiological rehabilitation
3. Choose intervention and management strategies for adults with hearing impairment
4. Explain a range of hearing aid technologies based on underlying theory and practical laboratory sessions
5. Analyse findings from clinical laboratory based practical sessions
6. Discuss the role of statutory and regulatory bodies, research governance frameworks, evidence based practice and issues surrounding data protection and intellectual property regulations in the advancement of auditory rehabilitation services
Skills outcomes
Real ear measurement procedures
Audiological rehabilitation strategies
Syllabus
Topics covered will include:
Effects of hearing impairment on communication
Psycho-social effects of hearing impairment
The impact of hearing impairment on quality of life
WHO ICF model of hearing impairment
Hearing aid technologies and fitting strategies
Goal setting and outcome measures
Aural rehabilitation strategies
The clinical pathway for adults with hearing impairment
Multi-sensory impairments
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 3 | 4.00 | 12.00 |
| Private study hours | 162.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 36.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 198.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Online learning tasks will be used to monitor progress.Practical session will allow for individual student contact which will allow the module team to determine knowledge and understanding.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2500 | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Practical report will allow for assessment of LO 5
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Unseen exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Unseen examination will allow for assessment of LOs 1, 2, 3 and 4 and 6
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/04/2017
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