AUDP 8220 - Counseling, Aural Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices

10 weeks/4 credit hours

This course is designed to explore current theories and practices related to the fundamental principles of counseling as well as individual and group aural rehabilitation. The counseling aspect of this course will include the psychological and psychosocial effects of hearing loss on individuals of all ages, significant others, their families and communities. The aural rehabilitation aspect will focus on the use of self-assessment tools, communication strategies for individuals and family members, and speech reading techniques to meet rehabilitative needs. Group discussion will address cost effective options for the delivery of aural rehabilitation in clinical settings. This course also will provide students with the background and tools necessary to counsel, select, and configure assistive technology. The class will explore a variety of levels at which the audiologist may wish to provide these services.