AUB-7111 School-Based Audiology
This course will discuss the unique aspects of audiology that apply to school-based audiology services. Topics include demographic and educational characteristics of children with hearing loss, management of hearing identification and hearing loss prevention programs, classroom listening and assessment beyond the sound booth, classroom acoustics, hearing assistive technology, current issues in deaf education, regulations and case law, IFSP/IEP/504 Plans, self-advocacy and transition from school to work, and school program management considerations. A problem-based learning approach will be used to illustrate issues and to develop potential solutions. After successful completion of this course, the student should acquire a working knowledge that will facilitate the successful implementation of a school-based audiology program.