HEARING AIDS IV (INTERNSHIP)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prosthetic audiometry measurements, of functional gain and auditory disability. Adjustment of prosthetic devices and counselling.
Prerequisites
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The student must have passed the examinations of the Integrated Course in Audio Prosthetic Techniques I, II and III.
Course contents summary
* Epidemiology of infant deafness.
* Classification of infant hypoacusis.
* Transmissive hypoacusis: exudative otitis media, chronic otitis, malformations.
* Neurosensory hypoacusis: general picture.
* Overview of genetics /SPAN>
* Neurosensory hypoacusis of genetic origin
* Neurosensory hypoacusis of acquired origin
* Behavioural audiometry
* Acoustic oto-emissions
* Auditory evoked potentials in the diagnosis of pediatric deafness
* Electrocochleography
* Diagnostic iter in infant deafness
* Auditory screening: general concepts
* Current auditory screening methods
* Neonatal auditory screening
* Auditory screening in schoolchildren
* General details on the Cochlear Implant
* Selection protocol
* Notes on surgical techniques
* Electrophysiological tests during surgery
* Activation and adjustment
Recommended readings
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Massimo Del Bo - Manuale di Audiologia - Edizioni Masson
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