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Philosophy and underlying principles of Audiology practices. History, ethical orientation and scope of practice. Roles of Audiology in preventive, curative and rehabilitative care. Importance of patients and patient’s family in audiological treatment. Responsibilities of the clinician and the patient. Student/patient relationship. Respect and confidentiality. Patient care communication – Professional conduct and ethical practice. Teamwork. Listening and interviewing skills. Use and interpretation of verbal and nonverbal communication. Emotional responses to, and strategies for managing patient’s behaviour, patient’s safety and comfort. Definition of terms like vibrations, frequency, intensity and duration as related to sound. Pitch, loudness and duration as related to psychoacoustics.

Development of entry-level skills in patient/client management. Integration of academic knowledge with clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Students will be assigned to clinical settings appropriate with their knowledge base at that juncture of the programme. Clinical sites may include specialty areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, rehabilitation centres, home care settings, hearing aid centres, special schools such as schools for the hearing impaired and many others. Student will be required to present a 20-minute case report concerning one relevant case for Clinical Audiology based on Clinical experience. Clinical Audiology students along with consultants in the faculty will participate in Grand Rounds. This experience will focus on exploring the expectations of Clinical Audiology students in a clinical setting. Issues related to the therapist- patient relationship and student-clinical instructor relationship will be discussed. Issues regarding professional behavior, dealing with clinical problems will be emphasised.

History, ethical orientation and scope of practice of medical rehabilitation professions. Roles of medical rehabilitation in preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care. Importance of patients in health care, and patient’s family in treatment. Responsibilities of the clinician and the patient. Student/patient relationship. Respect and confidentiality Patient care communication – Professional conduct and ethical practice. Teamwork. Listening and interviewing skills. Use and interpretation of verbal and nonverbal communication. Emotional responses to, and strategies for managing patient’s behavior and patient’s safety. Medical laws and regulations.

Scope of microbiology, historical approach to infections and its control, classifications and nomenclature of microorganisms. Introduction to the microbial world, Introduction to bacteriology, mycology, virology and parasitology (the protozoans); Disinfection and sterilisation; Nature and acquired resistance to infection; determination of innate immunity; deep/superficial tissue infections; fungal infections: deep and systemic mycosis, perichondral/cartilaginous/osseous infections; hospital associated infections.

Definition of pathology. Diseases and relevant terms used in pathology. The causes and classification of diseases Cell damage and its sequel inflammation, its function and type. Inflammation – Acute inflammation: features, causes, vascular and cellular events. Chronic inflammation: Causes, Types, Classification, Repair, Wound healing by primary and secondary union, factors promoting and delaying the process. Infection and bodies’ defense against it Cross infections and its control. Some important bacterial fungal and viral infections including Tuberculosis Hypertrophy, dysplasia and dystrophy Tumours, their etiology, types classifications and characteristics. Cysts, their formation and classification. Developmental anomalies or disturbances. Effects of ionising radiation on human tissues, Trauma wounds, fractures, dislocations and bleeding. Systems pathology disorders of blood- RBCs WECs and thrombocytes Disorders of circulations, the heart, and respiratory system, diseases of the Gastro-intestinal tract disorders of bones and joints. Disorders of blood: Constituents of blood and bone marrow, Regulation of hematopoiesis. Anemia: Classification, clinical features & lab diagnosis, Hemodynamic disorders, thrombo embolic disease & shock. i. Ischemic, necrosis, thrombosis, embolism, Infarcation, shock. ii. Gangrene. iii. Thromboangitis obliterans. Neoplasia – Definition, classification, Biological behaviour : Benign and Malignant, Carcinoma and Sarcoma, principles of their spread. Hypersensitivity diseases and immunity – Brief overview of hypersensitivity reaction allergies & auto immune diseases. Genetic disorders – Brief over view of genetic disease. Nerurovascular diseases : Outline of Cerebro-vascular disorders ii. Trauma to brain and spinal cord. iii. Demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis. iv. Degenerative diseases like parkinsons disease. v. Peripheral vascular disease vi. Poliomyelitis. Metabolic disorders – Diabetic mellitus- Types, Pathogenesis, Pathology, Laboratory diagnosis.

General Principle of Pharmacology, Pharmacology for Central Nervous System disorders, skeletal muscles and cerebrovascular pharmacology and many others. Determination of dosage, application, essential chemical contents, their pharmacologic actions, route and depth of penetration of topical drugs and required instrumentations shall be taught.

Introduction and history of physiology. Structure and functions of cell membranes. Transport process. Special transport mechanism in amphibian bladder, kidney, gall bladder, intestine, astrocytes and exocrine glands. Biophysical principles. Homeostasis and control systems including temperature regulation. Biological rhythms. Composition and functions of blood. Haemopoiesis. WBC and differential count. Plasma proteins Coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet functions. Blood groups –ABO system – Rh system. Blood transfusion – indication for collection and storage of blood, hazards of blood transfusions. Reticulo- endothelial system. Imunity and immodeficiency disease and HIV.

Epidemiology of hearing disorder- global, regional and local. Otological considerations for hearing loss. Embryology, organogenesis of the ear and vestibular system. Post-natal anatomical development. Otophysiology, physical, mental, speech developmental and hearing. Pre and peri- natal causes of hearing loss/deafness. Deafness and genetic- syndromes such as skeletal/craniofacial abnormalities. Neurological disorders associated with deafness. ophthalmological factors associated with deafness. Metabolic/endocrine disorders associated with hearing loss. Renal syndromes related to deafness. Post-natal causes of hearing loss. Geriatrics conditions associated with hearing loss. Hard of hearing and deafness. Cerebro-vascular accident and hearing impairment.

Organisation of the CNS and CNS control systems. Nerve generation and conduction of impulses. Synapses and synaptic transmission. Peripheral nervous system -the reflex arc and general properties of reflexes. Receptors. Spinal reflexes. Excitation and Inhibition. Localisation of functions in the cortex. Motor system. Pyramidal and extrapyramidal sensory systems. Reticular formation. Cerebellum: Control of posture. Neurobiology rhythms. Sleep and unconscious states. Memory, learning. Physiology of Special Senses: Eyeball: retina, sight, accommodation. Photochemical mechanism. Receptor potential. Light reflexes and adaptation. Ear: sound waves, hearing. Taste. Smell. 300 Level

Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; peoples and culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under colonial rule (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria; Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914; formation of political parties in Nigeria; Nationalist movement and struggle for independence). Nigeria and challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics; Nigerian Civil War). Concept of trade and economics of self-reliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people; trade, skill acquisition and self- reliance). Social justices and national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual, norms and values (basic Nigeria norms and values, patterns of citizenship acquisition; citizenship and civic responsibilities; indigenous languages, usage and development; negative attitudes and conducts. Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, moral and national values (The 3R’s – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; Re-orientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline and Corruption(WAIC), Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER), National Orientation Agency (NOA). Current socio-political and cultural developments in Nigeria.