1. Distance delivery
2. Independent study of courseware
3. Independent online self-assessment quizzes
4. Field assignments
5. Online discussion forums
1. Hearing loss related diseases and disorders
2. Types of hearing impairment resulting from various diseases and disorders
3. Outer ear, middle ear, inner ear and auditory nerve diseases or disorders
4. Red flag hearing conditions and performing a physician referral when required
5. Audiometric results and audiogram review based on the type of hearing related disease or disorder
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe diseases and disorders that result in the impairment of hearing
2. Identify the types of hearing loss resulting from various diseases and disorders
3. Identify the different anatomical areas associated with various hearing impairments
4. Identify red flag conditions as specified by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC and perform an appropriate physician referral when required
5. Identify and predict audiometric results based on the type of hearing related disease or disorder
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
Online quizzes 5-15%
Online discussion forum and group work 5-15%
Written tests 20-30%
Written midterm examination 20-30%
Written final examination 25-30%
Textbooks and materials to be purchased by students. Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for required materials.
A list of required and optional textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.
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