RCT 201 - Deaf Culture

Institution:

Somerset Community College

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Description:

Hours: 1 Course ID: 004622 Introduction to deaf culture; knowledge and understanding of realtime terminology; ADA guidelines; deaf culture/awareness; communication devices such as hearing aids, TTY access, sound amplifiers, and assistive listening devices. Differences among deaf, late-deaf, oral deaf, and hard-of-hearing for the deaf culture's needs. Types of hearing loss including conductive, sensorineural, and mixed. Degree of hearing loss: mild moderate, severe, and profound. Cochlear implants, ear anatomy, human interpreters, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) environments, CART Provider's Manual, and Guidelines for Professional Practices for CART Providers. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Prerequisite: RCT 160 and RCT 161. Component: Lecture

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.somerset.kctcs.edu/

Phone Number:

(877) 629-9722

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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