This module develops skills around routine audiological assessment of infants and children whose primary suspected problem is either hearing loss or speech delay, typical of new referrals to a tier 2 paediatric clinic. It also outlines the appropriate management and onward referral routes for children of a lower developmental age or with more complex needs. You’ll cover audiological assessment of infants and children over 6 months old, and the identification of permanent and temporary hearing loss in children and implications for management. You’ll also learn how to integrate relevant information to make a shared informed decision concerning the diagnosis and management of individual cases; as well as how to record, interpret and communicate results and referral pathways.
This module develops skills around paediatric audiological rehabilitation for routine school aged cases, and to assist with those of pre-school age. It includes session planning, assessment/verification of hearing technologies and development of individual management plans. Topics you’ll cover include best practice around paediatric rehabilitation of infants and children over six months; factors that contribute to successful paediatric hearing aid fitting and review; assistive listening devices, FM systems and apps; and report writing and communication of results, recommendations and management plan.
This module will support the development of leadership skills for healthcare professionals entering or currently working in leadership roles. In addition to outlining theories around leadership, this module outlines change management strategies and their relevance to local and national policy development and practice. Additionally, you’ll develop skills and expertise to evaluate service provision or clinical practice, and the formulation of action plans to improve standards. The module content covers the fundamentals of leadership and its defining characteristics; critical issues in leadership and management development; organisational culture and dynamics; and quality improvement in healthcare.
This module contains all the necessary elements of a successful apprenticeship that are not related to any particular academic or developmental outcome but are crucial to ensuring that apprentices can clear the Gateway and subsequent End Point Assessment (such as recording the necessary Off The Job (OTJ) training time, keeping their portfolio of evidence and attending progress review meetings with their mentor). Whilst these modules have no academic credits associated with them (they don’t contribute to the final grade) apprentices cannot continue to progress on their course if they don’t secure a pass (by showing they are attending to the details of their apprenticeship).