Professionalism, Ethics and Administration in Audiology

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. describe the importance of confidentiality in patient care, morality, ethical theories as applicable in all health professions; 2. demonstrate respect for autonomy, principles of justice, virtues and good clinician-patient relationship; 3. analyse ethical issues in audiology practice; 4. explain quality assurance processes in professional audiology practice; 5. describe the principles of evidence-based practice in audiology; 6. describe management structures in audiology practice; 7. identify audiology professional groups both local and international to affiliate with and know the process of registration for ethical standard reasons; 8. explain how to effectively work with other peers to prepare and present professional seminars in audiology; and 9. define the scope of practice and professional parameters required either as an independent practitioner or public health care setting practitioner.

Study design in audiology. Audiological equipment. Audiology clinic supervision and personnel management. Employment practices. Marketing and record keeping in audiology practice. Professional ethics and conduct. Clinical dress code. State and federal laws on audiology clinical practice. Government and Professional association regulating bodies in audiology. Documentation process in audiology. Insurance reimbursement.