Introduction to hearing and visual impairments

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Introduction to hearing and visual impairments
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
4 credits
45.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Deggouj Naïma (coordinator); Grégoire Anaïs; Kestens Christine; Somers Thomas; Yuksel Demet;
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
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

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 To learn methods of investigation in hearing. Physiopathology of pathologies of the ear and auditory paths. Medical, surgical and audioprosthetic treatment of deafness.
 
Content
Auditory and vestibular deficit:T
onal 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.
Visual deficit:
The frequent visual disorders  usefull for speech therapist will be presented. Their treatments will be discussed.
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

oral presentations based on slides, videos.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

MCQ
Other information
Prerequisites : Anatomy and physiology of hearing. Assessment : Written examination. Support : Slides. Supervision : Lecturers accessible at class time.
Teaching materials
  • Copie des dias remise au cours et sur Moodle
  • Copie des dias remise au cours et sur Moodle
Faculty or entity
ELOG


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Psychology and Education : Speech and Language Therapy