CLA-6300 Module on Basic and Applied Science 1
Principles in Amplification
This course will systematically review and examine the factors that affect the (psycho)acoustics of sound perception with hearing loss and hearing aids. We will take an interdisciplinary approach and merge concepts from the fields of hearing science, audiology, physics and engineering to achieve the overall course objective.
Amplification 1: Signal Processing Strategies in Hearing Aid Fittings
This course will discuss several signal processing strategies commonly used in modern hearing aids. The specific topics to be addressed include: compression/expansion, directionality, noise reduction, feedback cancellation, frequency lowering, and wireless technology. Within each topic, students will learn the fundamental principles underlying the strategy, various approaches to obtaining a common objective, benefits and weaknesses of the technology, and methods for assessing efficacy and effectiveness. The course will involve lectures, discussion, and readings. After successful completion, students should feel comfortable in prescribing, fitting, evaluating and troubleshooting the signal processing strategies covered in this course.