Courses in the School of Allied Health Professions

School of Allied Health Professions

Courses

Speech Pathology and Audiology

• SPTHAUD 7131 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGING THE PEDIATRIC HEARING IMPAIRED

  [3 Credits]

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  This course focuses on the habilitation/rehabilitation of children, age 0 to 18 with hearing impairments. Psychological, social, and educational aspects of hearing impairment in children are addressed. Parental and family counseling are discussed. Pediatric hearing aid fitting, educational audiology, and speech perception testing are included.
• SPTHAUD 7211 - ELECTRONYSTAGMOGRAPHY (ENG)

  [3 Credits]

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  This course will focus on the functional anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system, with emphasis on administration and interpretation of standard clinical tests of ENG. Extensive laboratory work will be required. This course is the prerequisite for the advanced vestibular testing and rehabilitation course.
• SPTHAUD 7215 - ADULT AURAL REHABILITATION

  [3 Credits]

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  This course focuses on adult (18 years and older) aural rehabilitation. psychological and social aspects of hearing impairment are discussed. Assistive Listening Devices are addressed. Counseling the adult patient, structured aural rehab sessions, and the latest methods for adult hearing aid fittings are presented.
• SPTHAUD 7225 - GENETICS

  [1 Credit]

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  The science of genetics as it applies to audiology and hearing.
• SPTHAUD 7231 - CLINICAL ROTATION

  [1 Credit]

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  This is a 4 to 6 week offsite clinical audiology placement. It may be repeated for credit.
• SPTHAUD 7233 - RESEARCH LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

  [1 Credit]

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  Since solving clinical problems involves procedures very similar to those used by the laboratory researcher, Au.D. practitioners must have some knowledge of research methods. Students will team up with a research scientist and assist or participate in research activities over the course of a full semester.
• SPTHAUD 7235 - INSTRUMENTATION

  [2 Credits]

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  Participants will develop an understanding of issues involved in measuring sound including calibration of equipment, trouble shooting, use of terms and technical aspects of equipment. Lab required.
• 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.