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AUD - 645 Adult and Geriatric Rehabilitative Audiology


Examination of adult audiologic rehabilitation includes the use of visual, auditory and bisensory stimuli in communication. Assessment of communicative function, auditory training, speechreading, amplification, assistive listening devices, rehabilitative strategies and the psychosocial aspects of adult hearing impairment are examined. Focus is on patient-centered care of adults with hearing loss and incorporating communication partners. Treatment outcome measurement is emphasized. The geriatric population and working-age adults are considered as separate rehabilitative challenges. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3