Introduction to hearing and visual impairments

LLOGO1326  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to hearing and visual impairments
4.0 credits
45.0 h
1q

Teacher(s)
Deggouj Naima (coordinator) ; Yuksel Demet ; Kestens Christine ; Somers Thomas ; Decat Monique ;
Language
Français
Main themes
Tonal and vocal audiometry, central auditory tests. Impedancemetry. Otoemissions and short description of evoked auditory potential. Clinical presentation of auditory deficiencies. Participation in otological consultations.
Aims
To learn methods of investigation in hearing. Physiopathology of pathologies of the ear and auditory paths. Medical, surgical and audioprosthetic treatment of deafness.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Content
Tonal and vocal audiometry, central auditory tests, impedancemetry, otoemissions and short description of evoked auditory potential. Description and clinical presentation of auditory and vestibular deficiencies, pathology of the outer, middle and inner ear. Medical, surgical and prosthetic treatment of different kinds of deafness and pathology of the auditory paths. Video presentation of a clinical otological examination and surgical otological procedures. Participation in otological consultations.
Other information
Prerequisites : Anatomy and physiology of hearing. Assessment : Written examination. Support : Slides. Supervision : Lecturers accessible at class time.
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Psychology and Education : Speech and Language Therapy