Course Contents
Students learn basic concepts of audiology and gain knowledge of objective and subjective methods for the diagnosis of hearing disorders. In addition, the various devices used in diagnostics are explained and corresponding standards and guidelines are discussed. In the field of pediatric audiology, procedures and devices for performing newborn hearing screening are presented. The design, function and fitting of conventional technical hearing aids and implantable systems are presented. In addition to signal processing and coding strategies of cochlear implant systems, special features of electric-acoustic stimulation are discussed. Special emphasis is given to the treatment of the specific aspects of electrical stimulation of the auditory sense. Students will learn about the fitting pathway for hearing implants, diagnostic procedures for indication, and strategies for managing adverse events. The fitting and monitoring of cochlear implant systems as well as active hearing implants will be explained. The concepts of rehabilitation and support options for hearing impaired children and adults will be presented.
Literature
Kießling J, Kollmeier B, Baumann U. Care with hearing aids and hearing implants. 3rd ed. Thieme; 2017
- Lehrende: Timo Stöver
- Lehrende: Tobias Weißgerber