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Advanced Clinical Audiology/SPAU 6310-002
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Course Number/Section
 AUD 6310
Course Title
Advanced Clinical Audiology
Section
002
Term
Spring 2009
 Days & Times
Friday 9:00- 11:45pm
 Location
J104
Professor Contact Information
Professor 
 J.L Clark 214-905-3031  jclark@utdallas.edu Office- Callier Dallas J217
Office Hours
Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions
 None
Course Description
 Instrumentation and calibration standards for audiology practice. The development and application of standard diagnostic audiology procedures. Administration and interpretation of standard audiometric tests. This course has  been designed to ensure that students demonstrate required knowledge and skill as outlined in the Standards and Implementation Guidelines for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology. The specific standards addressed in this class are:
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes
(note: ASHA guideline in parethesis)
 
After completing this course, students should be able to: 1) Complete pure-tone audiometric testing in which findings must be clearly detailed appropriately with concise description of findings for 4 volunteer subjects (Standard IV- B2, B14, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D3, D4, D6, D7) 2) Complete audiometric testing in which findings must be clearly detailed appropriately with concise description of findings for 2 simulator settings at Callier Dallas (Standard IV- B2, B14, C1, C2, C3, C4, D6, D7) 3) Interpret and apply knowledge for clinical audiograms from 2 clinical cases using templates, determining degree of hearing loss and anatomical area most likely to be affected by hearing loss (Standard IV- B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B10, B12, B16, C2, C3, C4, D2, D6, D14, D16) 4) Interpret and apply knowledge for 2 clinical tympanograms from cases using templates, determining degree of hearing loss and anatomical area most likely to be affected by hearing loss (Standard IV- B2, B4, B5, B8, B12, B14, B16, C2, C3, D2, D4, D6, D14, D16) 5) Interpret and apply knowledge by describing anatomic sites along the auditory system during examination (Standard IV- B2, B4, B8) 6) Interpret and apply knowledge for impact of pathology on auditory system (Standard IV- B2, B4, B5, B7, B8, B10, B12, B16, C2, C3, D2, D6, D14, D16) 7) Describe and apply ethical considerations and professional issues and their impact on assessment and treatment of individuals with hearing deficits. (Standard IV-D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D12)
Required Textbooks and Materials
 
 Required Texts
 
Advanced Clinical Audiology/SPAU 6310-002
 Introduction to Audiology: 8 
th
 edition
. (2003). Frederick N. Martin & John Greer Clark. Allyn & Bacon: Boston.
 Recommended Texts  Introduction to Audiology: A Review Manual, 5
th
-9
th
 edition.
(2000). Frederick N. Martin & John Greer Clark. Allyn & Bacon: Boston. **Class lecture notes will be posted on the instructor’s website (http://www.utdallas.edu/~jclark/helps.ppt ). Please  print out the power point handouts prior to class so you can use them to take notes efficiently.
ASSIGNMENTS & COURSE CALENDAR
(These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.)
Jan 16
 What is Audiology (Chapter 1) Sound and Measurement (Chapter 3) Human ear (Chapter pp. 12 - 15)
Jan 23
 Otoscopy (Welch Allyn CD - Callier Reserve) Anatomy & Disorders of Outer Ear (Chapter 9)
Jan 30
Anatomy & Disorders of and Middle Ear (Chapter 10)
Feb 6
 – Anatomy & Disorders of Inner Ear (Chapter 11) Auditory Nerve & Central Auditory Pathway Pure-tone (Chapter 12) REVIEW
Feb 13
 – Exam 1
Feb 20
 Audiometry/THE AUDIOGRAM (Roeser/Downs, pp. 37 - 45 & Hepner - Callier Reserve) Tuning Fork Tests/Bone Conduction (pp. 16 - 22)
Feb 27
 Threshold Determination, Hearing Loss (Chapter 4)
Mar 6
 Pediatric Threshold Determination (Chapter 8) School Screenings (Roeser & Clark Chapter 5 - Callier Reserve)
Mar 13
 Speech Audiometry (Chapter 5); Masking (Roeser & Clark Chapter - Callier Reserve) - REVIEW
Mar 27
 Immittance (Roeser & Clark, pp 49 - 68 - Reserve) Otoacoustic Emission, etc. (Stach pp.312-324 - Reserve); Receive Clinical Cases
April 3
 Exam 2
April 10
 – Electrophysiology (Stach pp.292-312 - Reserve); Aural Rehabilitation,
April 17
 Hearing Aids and remediation (Musket, Chapter 11 - Callier Reserve) ALL LABS DUE!! REVIEW
April 24
 Clinical Case Interpretations Disorders and Pathologies
May 1
 Exam 3 - (NO MAKE-UP!!)
 
Advanced Clinical Audiology/SPAU 6310-002
Class Projects
Labs All graduate student’s lab responses will be held to a higher standard of expectations consistent to graduate student performance (i.e. demonstrating clear understanding and integration of advanced audiology and physiology concepts in a concise manner, using proper grammar/spelling, with accurate use of terminology). 1.
 
4 pure-tone audiograms on volunteers – due no later than April 17, 2009. 2.
 
2 audiometric A/C simulations obtained with a partner. Extra credit points will be given for correct bone conduction thresholds and correct use of masking – due no later than April 17, 2009. 3.
 
Interpreting complete clinical audio cases that are distributed in class on Marchl 27, 2009, are DUE no later than April 10, 2009.
Grading Policy
Acquired knowledge will be assessed via two exams, one comprehensive exam, interpreting clinical audiological and immitance results, and conducting audiological evaluations. All information will be presented in lectures, readings, and videotapes. Knowledge will be applied and skills demonstrated via class discussion, various labs, and interpretation of clinical case studies. 1.
 
Two exams (each worth 25% of grade) –As a concurrent course (SPAU 3344/AUD 6310), graduate students will be required to answer two essay questions (worth 20 points each) that in which they will demonstrate integration of advanced clinical understanding for the required information. All graduate student’s exam responses will be held to a higher standard of expectations consistent to graduate student performance (i.e. demonstrating clear understanding and integration of advanced audiology and physiology concepts in a concise manner, using proper grammar/spelling, with accurate use of terminology). ALL students
MUST alert Dr. Clark within 24 hours of exam, if you require a make-up.
All make-up exams are essay, with a maximum grade possible of 90%. 2.
 
One comprehensive final (35% of grade) – As a concurrent course (SPAU 3344/AUD 6310), graduate students will be required to answer two essay questions (worth 20 points each) that in which they will demonstrate integration of advanced clinical understanding for the required information. All graduate student’s exam responses will be held to a higher standard of expectations consistent to graduate student performance (i.e. demonstrating clear understanding and integration of advanced audiology and physiology concepts in a concise manner, using proper grammar/spelling, with accurate use of terminology).
NO MAKE-UP EXAM POSSIBLE!
3.
 
Labs (15% of grade) – See labs above. As a concurrent course (SPAU 3344/AUD 6310), All graduate student’s lab responses will be held to a higher standard of expectations consistent to graduate student  performance (i.e. demonstrating clear understanding and integration of advanced audiology and  physiology concepts in a concise manner, using proper grammar/spelling, with accurate use of terminology).
ASHA Competencies and Standards Addressed In this Course:
In terms of pending ASHA standards for the Certification of Clinical Competence in Audiology, this course  provides information relevant to all or part of the following:
Standard IV-B Foundations of Practice
B 2. Patient characteristics (e.g., age, demographics, cultural and linguistic diversity, medical history and status, cognitive status, and physical and sensory abilities) and how they relate to clinical services. B 3. Educational, vocational, and social and psychological effects of hearing impairment and their impact on the development of a treatment program. B 4.
Anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and embryology and development of the

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