AUDE 6150 - Amplification II

3 credits: 2 credit lecture, 1 credit lab

This course will cover selection, fitting, and adjustment of hearing aids. Topics will include patient counseling, hearing aid selection and orientation, hearing aid fitting and verification measures, as well as ordering, billing, and ethics. The course focus will be on understanding and utilization of state-of-the-art technology. The laboratory portion of this course will focus on a range of manufacturers and technology options, pre- and post-fit testing measures and scales, as well as counseling and programming skills. Includes laboratory requirement.