Hearing Care Assistant
Build your confidence and customer management skills in hearing care, with our University Certificate course.
Study by distance learning over nine months, with support from specialist tutors.
This course is based around your work, so some of your learning will take place during your normal working hours.
You'll also come to our campus in Cambridge for a residential session. The module Practical Procedures for the Hearing Care Assistant involves an exam and a practical assessment, and this takes place in Cambridge. It involves an overnight stay.
Online sessions take place using our virtual learning environment; they're a great opportunity to connect with your peers, as well as tutors. You should be prepared to spend some time on private study, too.
Find out more on our distance learning website.
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Improve your confidence and skills in clinical practice and client care in under a year.
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Learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback.
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Study by distance learning and advance your career as a hearing care assistant.
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Make use of University facilities, including extensive library and IT resources.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Learn more about the role of a Hearing Care Assistant and develop your practical skills.
Our online course is designed to build on your existing competencies, and grow your clinical practice skills. You’ll learn how to maximise your role, and build a full understanding of what you can do to support patients.
As this course is approved by the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, you could progress on to a foundation degree, such as our FdSc Hearing Aid Audiology. That in turn, can lead to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Teaching and modules
Learn more about hearing care while developing your clinical skills and professional aptitude.
As well clinical skills, this course focuses on areas such as communication and IT that can support the management of an audiology practice.
You’ll also learn more about the working environment of audiology, and external factors that can affect both your own role and patients’ treatment journeys.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Learning and Skills Development for HE and Work (audiology)
- Understanding the Work Sector (Audiology)
- Practical Procedures for the Hearing Care Assistant