Module overview
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of the specialism of paediatric audiology. This module includes problem-based learning, and will also provide you with learning opportunities in a range of generic skills relevant to clinical scientists.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Disciplinary Specific Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Explain the epidemiology of childhood hearing loss, the effects of hearing loss on child development, the child and the family and the selection of appropriate hearing assessment methods
- Demonstrate mastery of effective self-directed learning and scientific communication
- Critically compare common approaches to the habilitation of children with hearing loss, including hearing-aid prescription and evaluation and other common and emerging forms of management
- Critically evaluate the scientific basis and clinical utility of paediatric hearing assessment methods taking into account child development and the aim of the assessment (e.g. screening, diagnosis or habilitation)
Syllabus
• The epidemiology of childhood hearing loss
• The principles and practice of newborn hearing screening programmes.
• Audiological and non-audiological investigations following the identification of hearing impairment
• Stages of child development and the appropriate objective and behavioural assessment methods at different stages
• The importance of timely hearing assessment and its link to speech and language development.
• Factors that contribute to the successful hearing assessment of a child, e.g. accuracy, sensitivity, reliability, and the scientific evidence underlying paediatric assessment methods.
• Planning and implementation of audiological assessment strategies taking into account the needs of the individual patient (including management of glue ear and knowing when to refer for potential cochlear implantation).
• Principles of selection, prescription, verification, evaluation and monitoring of amplification for children including the role of carers and other professional in the process.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
• Lectures or tutorials in classroom environment (blended learning). The module will use flip-learning approaches for some topics, where students will be asked to review pre-recorded lectures and work on tasks ahead of a tutorial
• Small-group practicals related to practical techniques
• Formative tasks on a fictional paediatric case study and on assessment and management of paediatric cases
• Self directed study
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Completion of assessment task | 100 |
| Wider reading or practice | 22 |
| Tutorial | 3 |
| Demonstration | 6 |
| Lecture | 19 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Group Assignment for Learning Outcomes A and B - Pass/Fail required. Electronic feedback comments will be given for each type of assignment along with marksSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 80% |
| Assessment | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External