Course Title

Pediatric Audiology

Course Number

7241414

Instructor Name

Tala Nazzal

Contact Information

[email protected]

Semester(s) and academic year(s)

Second Semester 2020

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory

Normal and pathological development of the auditory system; pediatric audiometric testing; auditory and communication aspects in the habilitation of hearing-impaired children.

In this course, information from previous courses, particularly hearing assessment beside evoked potentials will be applied to children

One goal is to equip audiology students for evaluation of hearing in children of all ages. Another purpose is to prepare students to make appropriate referrals for evaluations by other disciplines, treatment and or educational management

• To equip audiology students for evaluation of hearing in children of all ages.
• To prepare students to make appropriate referrals for evaluations by other disciplines, treatment and or educational management.
• Conduct screening, assessment and rehabilitation
• Collect case history information and integrate information from clients/patients, family, caregivers, teachers, and relevant others, including other professionals. 
• Select and administer appropriate evaluation procedures, such as BEHAVIOURAL Observation Audiometry, Distraction Testing and Visual Reinforcement  Audiometry. 
• Select or develop and use appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
• Measure and evaluate clients'/patients' performance and progress. 

Title: The Handbook of pediatric audiology

Author: Sanford E. Gerber

Year: 1996

Bess, F.H. (Ed). Children with Hearing Impairment: Contemporary trends. Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson 1998.

Hayes,D. and Northern, J.L. Infants and Hearing. San Diego: Singular publishing group, Inc. 1996.

Martin, F.N. and Clarck, J.C. Hearing Care for Children. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1996.