CDIS 6300

Rehabilitative Audiology for Children

Develops understanding of the audiologists and speech-language pathologists roles in the (re)habilitation of children with hearing loss, and obtain experience working through problems as an interdisciplinary team. Topics will include the role of the auditory system in spoken language, hearing aid orientation, counseling, auditory training, cochlear implants, communication modes, early intervention, educational service options, and management of children with hearing loss. Class will be a combination of traditional lecture and team based learning.

Units: 3.0