Courses in the School of Allied Health Professions

School of Allied Health Professions

Courses

Speech Pathology and Audiology

• SPTHAUD 7239 - GERIATRIC AUDIOLOGY

  [2 Credits]

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  This course is an overview on the anatomical and physiological effects of aging on the peripheral and central audiotry system. Subjective and objective measurements will be discussed as well as rehabilitation methods.
• SPTHAUD 7311 - HEARING AID MODIFICATION AND REPAIR

  [1 Credit]

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  Lecture and lab work on hearing aid repair and earmold modication.
• SPTHAUD 7315 - INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE

  [1 Credit]

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  Introduction to basic sign systems and rudimentary ASL.
• SPTHAUD 7319 - PRACTICE MANAGEMENT IN AUDIOLOGY

  [3 Credits]

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  This course considers the non-clinical aspects of professional practice. Topics presented include ethics, employment, billing, information management, suppliers and manufacuters, private practice, laws and regulations.
• SPTHAUD 7323 - ADVANCED VESTIBULAR TESTING AND REHABILITATION

  [3 Credits]

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  New computer assisted balance evaluation techniques will be discussed. Additional postural tests to be used in conjunction with the ENG evaluation will be presented to aid in diagnosis. Quality of life scales and balance rehabilitation techniques will be discussed. This course will now include quality of life scales, balance rehabilitation and postural testing.
• SPTHAUD 7325 - SIGN LANGUAGE II

  [1 Credit]

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  Basic sign language for audiologists and other health professionals. Introduction to Sign Language is a prerequisite for this course.
• SPTHAUD 7329 - PHARMACOLOGY

  [1 Credit]

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  Basic pharmacology course for audiologists and other health professionals. This course focuses on the actions of drugs that will affect hearing.
• SPTHAUD 7331 - TINNITUS

  [1 Credit]

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  Generation, assessment, and management of tinnitus will be discussed. Associated pathologies, quality of life scales, rehabilitative devices, and specific rehabilitation procedures are included.
• SPTHAUD 7501 - EXTERNSHIP I

  [6 Credits]

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  This course is part of a 9 to 12 month externship designed to provide the student with at least 35 hours per week of audiology experience. May be repeated until clinical training is completed.
• SPTHAUD 7502 - EXTERNSHIP II

  [6 Credits]

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  This course is part of 9 to 12 month externship designed to provide the student with at least 35 hours per week of audiology experience. May be repeated until clinical training is completed. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Externship I.
• SPTHAUD 7503 - EXTERNSHIP III

  [6 Credits]

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  This course is part of a 9 to 12 month externship designed to provide the student with at least 35 hours per week of audiology experience. May be repeated until clinical training is completed. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of Externship II.
• SPTHAUD 9999 - EXAMINATION ONLY

  [0 Credit]

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  Student is registered for examination only.