Clinical Practicum V

Catalog description

Pre-requisites: AUDI 7204 This is the fifth course in a sequence of six clinical practicum courses that prepares the intern to become an autonomous professional in the field of Audiology. In this practicum, experience interns will be placed in an externship under a preceptor's supervision. The objective is to refine and increase their level of competence and independence in the assessment of the auditory and balance systems, audiologic rehabilitation, hearing aid/assistive technology prescription, evaluation, and counseling. The focus of this course is to have the intern develop a comprehensive management for a variety of patients throughout the life span. A minimum of 750 clinical practice hours are required to complete the course.