Rehabilitation and Audiological Functional Training

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. select different hearing devices and implants; 2. demonstrate knowledge of other members of the rehabilitation team vis-a-vis their role in rehabilitation and functional training; 3. select the appropriate hearing aids based on clinical finding, affordability, ergonomics and choice of the patients; 4. demonstrate ability to work as a team member in the rehabilitation programme involving other specialists; 5. list out training plans for parents or care givers on the procedure of using and maintaining hearing devices; and 6. demonstrate ability to determine other specialized needs of the elderly patients undergoing audiology rehabilitation.

Audiological rehabilitation devices. Hearing aids. Cochlea/brain-stem Implants. Assistive listening devices (ALDs) Bone-anchored hearing aids/bone conduction hearing aids. Advantages and disadvantages of hearing devices. Role of Occupational therapy. Role of Speech therapy. Role of Medical social worker and vocational rehabilitation in auditory care.