This module provides an understanding of the consequences, assessment and management of tinnitus. The module will also emphasise evidence-based practice in tinnitus management.
This module provides an understanding of assessment and management of adults with complex and specialist needs. These specialist needs can arise due to the complex nature of hearing disorder and/or comorbid conditions that are common in the elderly. These skills are particularly important to independent practitioners in audiology to be able to support the needs of the clinical audiology pathway in the current and future service commissioning.
Amplification devices continue to benefit people with hearing loss, although they have some limitations. However, in the recent years implantable devices have become the management option of choice for many people with hearing disorders. These include: cochlear implants; auditory brainstem implants; bone anchored hearing aids; and implantable middle ear devices. This module provides an overview of these devices, in terms of its technology, candidacy, day-to-day maintenance, advantages and limitations.
This module focuses on discussing the range of hearing disorders common in children and young adults. The specific topics include: development milestones, hearing disorders, assessment and management of hearing disorders and also understanding the role of other stakeholders and multidisciplinary team. The module is aimed at providing wider understanding of the subject matter rather than detailed information in any specific area. It also provides some knowledge about transition of services from children to adults.
Hearing healthcare as a profession is developing rapidly with significant advancements in the diagnosis and management of people with hearing loss. This module focuses on providing an overview of both diagnostic and rehabilitative measures involved in managing adults with hearing loss with the aim to provide up to date knowledge reinforcing the evidence based practice.
The individual Major Project module allows you to learn about ethical issues in conducting research and to engage in a substantial piece of individual research and / or experimental work, focussed on a topic relevant to your specific discipline. It also provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your past achievements during their University studies and otherwise, and to plan for future academic and / or professional development. The Project topic may be drawn from a variety of sources including: Anglia Ruskin research groups, previous / current work experience, an Anglia Ruskin lecturer suggested topic or a professional subject of their specific interest (if suitable supervision is available). The project topic will be assessed for suitability to ensure sufficient academic challenge and satisfactory supervision by an academic member of staff, who will then supervise the topic. The chosen topic will require you to identify / formulate problems and issues, conduct literature reviews, evaluate experimentally gathered data as appropriate, and critically appraise and present their findings using a variety of media. Regular meetings with the project supervisor should take place, so that the project is closely monitored and steered in the right direction. For the blended-learning delivery method this will occur via video-calling and pre-arranged phone calls, supplementing meetings that will occur during residential visits. It will be acceptable either to complete online ethical training and write a dissertation on a topic studied in depth or to perform an ethically approved experimental project and write it up accordingly. You will also receive individual and / or small group guidance from your supervisor in constructing a curriculum vitae, summarising personal achievement; and a personal Exit Action Plan, incorporating career planning. This work will be reviewed by the supervisor and advice given for improvement. The module is provided via face-to-face (face-to-face teaching and meetings) or blended learning approach (which includes formal lectures, webinars, group-based exercises and self-directed study). In the latter approach face-to-face meetings will occur during residentials, supplemented by pre-arranged phone conversations and videocalls. Course documents will be made available via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The preparation of CV, and a personal Exit Action Plan will aid you in seeking employment. The skills developed in this module will help you develop evidence based practice, which is key in employment as a health care practitioner.
To enable you to gain the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in Clinical Audiology competencies at an assist-level you'll be supervised in learning and training, recording your progress through the completion of 'The Individual Record of Clinical Practice (IRCP) Logbook, and an Examination of the A5-A9 & A16-A24 (OSCE) competencies within the Logbook. Students who opt not to complete the clinical competencies in Audiology module and complete the rest of the modules will be awarded a BSc (Hons) Hearing Sciences (top-up) award.