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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course includes the basic principles underlying the acoustics, analysis, and perception of sound. Psychoacoustic principles, theories of hearing and their relationship to normal hearing are presented. FA [4-0-4]
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2.00 Credits
This course examines the roles of major acoustic, phonetic, linguistic and cognitive factors in speech perception and considers relevant theoretical models. Cross-language and developmental aspects of speech perception are also examined. [2-0-2]
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces basic principles of genetics as well as auditory, vestibular, and craniofacial embryology. Congenital [genetic and multifactoral] auditory disorders are discussed, including thespectrum of hereditary syndromes common to individuals with hearing loss. Strategies for referral to genetic counselors and other health care professionals are included. Discussion of the Human Genome Project and current developments are included. Prerequisite: CDS 601. SP [3-0-3]
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3.00 Credits
The general principles of drug action related to hearing and balance function will be presented. Emphasis will be on activity, mode of action, side effects, toxicity and drug interactions relevant to the practice of audiology. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. FA [3-0-3]
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1.00 Credits
Students learn to identify and apply key elements necessary for introduction to clinical practice. Students observe diagnostic and rehabilitative audiologic processes with infants, children and adults in out-patient, in-patient and short term care settings. Students also observe speech and language diagnostic treatment sessions with children and adults. WI (1 Credit)
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3.00 Credits
Like other professions, the professional practice of audiology involves a number of specialty and legal matters. Licensure and credentialing, professional standards, multicultural issues, lifelong learning, mentoring, harassment, reimbursement, coding, third party payment, government regulations, legislation and advocacy are among the issues discussed in this course. Prerequisite: CDS 609. SU [3]
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2.00 Credits
Various service delivery models and their characteristics are introduced in this course. Parameters associated with practice management include business plan development, private practice orientation, trends in healthcare, marketing, cost/benefit ratios, financial and accounting considerations and personnel issues. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. FA [2-0-2]
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3.00 Credits
Students are involved in supervised clinical experience with patients of all ages displaying various hearing impairments. Practicum experiences focus on development of specific skills and competencies in the areas of clinical writing, diagnostic evaluation, obtaining case histories, counseling, and treatment techniques for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. The relationship of audiology to other health care professions is also examined. Prerequisites: Each course has prerequisites-check with course director for specific prerequisites. [v-v-v]
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3.00 Credits
This course includes an introduction to the effects of noise on hearing, sound measurement, noise descriptors, testing and follow-up. Prevention, hearing conservation procedures and devices are presented. Federal, state and local regulations, workmen's compensation and litigation are also discussed. Prerequisite: CDS 603, CDS 628. FA [3-0-3]
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3.00 Credits
Students discuss risk factors, symptoms and pathogenesis of various ear diseases and auditory system disorders. Audiologic assessment as well as medical/surgical treatments are explained. Prerequisite: CDS 601, CDS 628. SU [3-0-3]
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