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AUDP 8200 - Amplification: Assessment, Fitting and Verification

10 weeks/4 credit hours

A solid base of knowledge regarding hearing aid technology, concepts and functions will be built by relating historical perspectives to current trends in amplification. Major hearing aid developments and how they relate to current fitting approaches will be covered. Students will explore hearing aid measurement science and methods for verifying and validating appropriate hearing aid fittings, as well as hearing aid trouble shooting techniques. In addition, students will study ear canal acoustics, ear mold impressions, and the evolving array of fitting options. Topics include infection control procedures as they pertain to amplification fitting and assessment procedures.