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Audiology
Audiology is the science of hearing and the study of hearing loss. The Audiologist is the professional whose focus is on the prevention, identification, evaluation and rehabilitation of children and adults with auditory dysfunction and related disorders.
Using a wide variety of technical instruments, the Audiologist evaluates hearing functions. If hearing loss is present, the Audiologist initiates appropriate rehabilitative measures such as selection of hearing aids, training in speech-reading and listening skills, referral for further medical investigation or referral for testing by professionals in related fields. The Audiologist plays an essential role in the educational process and social adjustment of the hearing impaired person and his family.
Audiology has grown substantially in the last 40 years. With advancements in diagnostic testing, hearing aid technology and rehabilitation techniques, the scope of practice for Audiologists has dramatically increased. Today, with their present level of training, Audiologists have the expertise to provide hearing health services in the areas of:
Paediatrics - early identification of hearing loss in infants and children
Education - management of the hearing impaired child in the classroom
Diagnostics - evaluation and monitoring of hearing status; identification and differential diagnosis of type and degree of hearing loss
Amplification - intervention and treatment of hearing; fitting of amplification systems; technical repair and maintenance of hearing aids and accessories
Industrial - hearing conservation programs; prevention of hearing loss due to noise exposure
Rehabilitation - counseling, in-servicing, and therapeutic management to facilitate the educational and social adjustment of the hearing impaired person; communication strategies for the individual/family/community support networks
Prevention - hearing health education to increase awareness of hearing, hearing protection and prevention of loss; risk factors for hearing loss, hearing conservation and assistive devices
Audiology is the science of hearing and the study of hearing loss. The Audiologist is the professional whose focus is on the prevention, identification, evaluation and rehabilitation of children and adults with auditory dysfunction and related disorders.
Using a wide variety of technical instruments, the Audiologist evaluates hearing functions. If hearing loss is present, the Audiologist initiates appropriate rehabilitative measures such as selection of hearing aids, training in speech-reading and listening skills, referral for further medical investigation or referral for testing by professionals in related fields. The Audiologist plays an essential role in the educational process and social adjustment of the hearing impaired person and his family.
Audiology has grown substantially in the last 40 years. With advancements in diagnostic testing, hearing aid technology and rehabilitation techniques, the scope of practice for Audiologists has dramatically increased. Today, with their present level of training, Audiologists have the expertise to provide hearing health services in the areas of:
Paediatrics - early identification of hearing loss in infants and children
Education - management of the hearing impaired child in the classroom
Diagnostics - evaluation and monitoring of hearing status; identification and differential diagnosis of type and degree of hearing loss
Amplification - intervention and treatment of hearing; fitting of amplification systems; technical repair and maintenance of hearing aids and accessories
Industrial - hearing conservation programs; prevention of hearing loss due to noise exposure
Rehabilitation - counseling, in-servicing, and therapeutic management to facilitate the educational and social adjustment of the hearing impaired person; communication strategies for the individual/family/community support networks
Prevention - hearing health education to increase awareness of hearing, hearing protection and prevention of loss; risk factors for hearing loss, hearing conservation and assistive devices
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