AUDP 8300 - Electrophysiology: Scientific Foundations and Clinical Applications

10 weeks/4 credit hours

This course is designed to cover principles of various electrophysiological measurements in the area of auditory evoked potentials (AEPs). Understanding diagnostic applications and interpretation of test results and their relation to neuroanatomy and physiology of the auditory system will be emphasized. This course provides a study of clinical tools for use in the differential diagnosis of cochlear versus neural function, a diagnostic test battery for auditory neuropathy, and current uses of auditory steady-state response (ASSR) and cortical potentials in the investigation of sensory-neural hearing loss, auditory processing disorders, and aging. In addition, course material will explore the importance of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), the responsibilities required, and the role of the audiologist as a surgical team member. Topics include infection control procedures as they relate electrophysiological practices.