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Introduction

This course consists of different modules to update the students’ knowledge and understanding of anatomy and understanding of sound and hearing, the testing of hearing threshold levels. The identification of problems and when and how to refer a client and report concerns.

Legislation is discussed as this plays a major role in hearing conservation.

  • Basic anatomy and physiology of hearing
  • Background to Audiometry and Audiometry equipment.
  • Quality standards and control
  • Measuring hearing acuity
  • Types of hearing loss and classification of hearing impairment
  • Hearing conservation

The learner must complete all the assessments to complete the course and receive a certificate of attendance. The course is presented as an online course and 1 x pre-course and 1 x summative assessment, which has to be completed in 4 weeks from enrolment.

Who Should Enrol

This course is targeted at all Health care and allied professionals who have completed the 3-day Audiometry course in audiometry testing in the occupational setting.

Course Design

Online Course

Course Content

The modules covered in this course are:

Module 1:   Anatomy and physiology of hearing

Module 2:   Nature of sound and noise

Module 3:   Audiometry in the Occupational setting

Module 4:   Audiometry equipment and calibration

Module 5:   Client and environmental preparation

Module 6:   Audiometry technique

Module 7:    Different types of audiograms

Module 8:    Interpretation

Module 9:    Types of hearing loss

Module 10:  Recording

Module 11:  Hearing Conservation

Course Highlights

This course provides the opportunity to refresh their knowledge and update skills as legislation and standards change over time. The certificate is recognised by DeL and SASOHN

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course/article candidates will have updated their knowledge and skills to be able to:

  • Prepare for an Audiometric Screening Test
  • Conduct an audiometric screening test on a patient
  • Interpret, evaluate, record and report the audiometric screening test results

Assessment

After completion of the knowledge section and attending the training sessions, the learner must complete the following:

  • Summative Theoretical Exam – Online multiple-choice questionnaire
  • And score 70% to pass, two assessments may be done as part of the course.
  • If a third must be done to achieve 70% a fee will have to be paid.




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R 2,500.00 (incl VAT)

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