| Code | CT6103 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 day module - 10th - 12 of April 2025 |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Fees | €1,000 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Non-EU Closing Date | 04/04/2025 |
| Venue | Timetable with exact location details in Brookfield Health & Science Complex and mode of delivery will be confirmed closer to the date and once registration is complete. |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 10th April |
Outline
Module Objective: To provide a detailed overview of advanced assessment of hearing and habilitation in children aged 6 months and upwards.
Module Content: This module will discuss the principles of advanced assessment of hearing and habilitation in children aged 6 months and older. The module will focus on the behavioural audiological assessment and habilitation in infants and younger children within the context of child-centred and family friendly services, as well as the epidemiology and differential diagnosis of hearing loss in this population.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Characterise a wide range of behavioral assessments of hearing for infants and children.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to select appropriate assessments based on the maturational and developmental stages of infancy and childhood.
- Critically evaluate theories underlying the management of hearing loss, including hearing aid fitting, verification and validation for children.
- Critically evaluate the literature pertinent to the assessment and management of hearing loss in the paediatric population.
Practicalities
Mode of delivery to be confirmed for enquiries see contact information This module can be also be attended for CPD (non credit bearing) purposes https://www.ucc.ie/en/cpd/options/medhealth/clinicaltherapies/cpd1708/
Requirements
The requirements are aligned with the requirements of the MSc Hearing, Balance and Communication Postgraduate Programme. Please see following link (MSc Hearing, Balance and Communication PG programme) for more information.
Fees and Costs
€1,000. There is also a €35 application fee.
How To Apply
To apply for this module click the Apply Now button. Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- The full module fee of €1035 will be payable on submission of your application.