Audiologic Rehabilitation of the Adult

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Pre-requisites: AUDI 7126, AUDI 7212, AUDI 7217 In this course, methods and treatment techniques for the audiologic rehabilitation of hearing-impaired adults will be studied. Assessment protocols for determining audiologic rehabilitation needs in adults will be compared. Audiologic rehabilitation intervention areas will include: counseling, amplification, acclimatization to amplification, self-evaluation outcome measures, communication strategies, tinnitus management, self - help groups and auditory/visual communication training. Students will develop trea tment plans for adult audiologic rehabilitation. Outcome measures for treatment efficacy and efficiency will be addressed.