Clinical Work in Audiology

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate knowledge of the clinical practice of audiology in both diagnostic and rehabilitative settings; 2. demonstrate competence of application of holistic treatment for hearing impaired patients due to the linguistic, psychosocial, and other besetting conditions; 3. explain some of the nature of the problems underlying referral for audiological services; 4. apply the knowledge acquired in the course in the assessment and rehabilitation of paediatric, adult patients and special population groups; and 5. define the role of audiologist within the health care services and the relationship with other health providers in the health care facility.

Clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills in audiology. Relevant clinical sites for audiology students-paediatrics, geriatrics, otorhinolaryngology, neurology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, Social welfare. Ground rounds in audiology. Case report in audiology. Clinician-patient relationship. Clinical instructor-student relationship. Professional behaviour and conduct. Basic clinical problems in audiology.