Emphasis also is on how the speech pathologist can apply this information to the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders. I Acquaints the student with the theoretical and diagnostic implications of the basic audiological evaluation, including discussion of pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, immittance testing, and masking. Science A comprehensive investigation of auditory phenomenology as expressed in modern auditory theory, which acquaints the student with recent research findings concerning physiological, anatomical, and psychophysical aspects of audition. Amplification for the Hearing Impaired Principles and practices for maximizing the use of residual hearing through amplification. 620-61000 Electrophysiological Aspects of Audiology Covers electrophysiological measurements of the auditory and vestibular systems.
Emphasis is on auditory brain stem response and electronystagmography.
Other related electrophysiological topics are included. An introduction to noise-induced hearing loss and hearing conservation. Noise and noise measurement in the work environment, standards for noise limits, and methods of noise reduction are discussed. First course in the clinical practicum sequence in audiology. Students are introduced to techniques of audiometric testing, patient interviews, and report writing.