Audiology
Courses
AUD 7132 Cell and Molecular Processes 1.5 Credit
This course introduces the students to a number of fundamental mechanisms that govern cellular metabolism, basic histological characteristics of the four tissue types of the human body and basic physiological properties common to all cell types. These sections also include some limited examples of regulatory breakdown or pathology and clinical correlates. The goal is to provide the student with sufficient understanding of normal cellular and tissue organization and function to facilitate the recognition and understanding of the mechanisms that underlie both normal and disease processes covered in subsequent courses.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7201 Pharmacology 2.0 Credits
Basic concepts and terminology of pharmacology will be explored, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and ototoxic drugs. Medications that may contribute to or treat audiologic and vestibular diagnoses will be discussed. Legislation and regulatory issues related to drug clinical trials and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be reviewed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7232 Systemic Organ Biology 2.5 Credits
This course concentrates on the integration of the anatomy, histology, physiology and pathology to understand the basic function and pathology of specific organ systems, including the cardiovascular, pulmonary, urinary, gastrointestinal and endocrine.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7330 Auditory Biology I 1.5 Credit
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the normal auditory system, including the auditory periphery (outer, middle, and inner ears), auditory nerve and brainstem, and auditory thalamus and cortex. The broad goal is to understand "how hearing happens", and the structures involved in the process.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7331 Auditory Biology II 1.0 Credit
Building on Auditory Biology I, this course covers the pathophysiology of the auditory system, from the auditory periphery (outer, middle and inner ears) to the central auditory system. In other words, it is a course about hearing loss and its associated problems (e.g., tinnitus and hyperacusis), and includes an introduction to hearing conservation (i.e. hearing loss prevention) and to treating hearing loss (e.g., with hearing aids and cochlear implants).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7400 Head and Neck Anatomy 2.0 Credits
The study of structures is used to discuss functional human gross anatomy of the head and neck. This course emphasizes anatomical relationships that support clinical application, including imaging and the relationship of the head and neck to organ systems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7401 Neurosciences 2.0 Credits
The course deals with the structure and function of the nervous system. This is applied to the understanding of neuropathology later in the course. The course forms the foundation for understanding the impact of neurological disease on the auditory and vestibular system.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7501 Cerumen Management 0.5 Credits
In-depth anatomy and physiology of the external auditory meatus and tympanic membrane. Instruments, equipment and techniques used for effective removal of cerumen and prevention and treatment of complications that may arise in specific populations. Related professional topics such as infection control, reimbursement, and professional liability.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7503 Speech & Language Dev & Disorders 2.0 Credits
Normal speech and language development will be addressed with speech-language disorders commonly found in children with hearing loss. The collaborative roles of the audiologist and the speech-language pathologist in the evaluation and treatment of speech-language disorders are overviewed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7505 Auditory Processing Disorders 2.0 Credits
Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of auditory processing disorders. Emphasis is placed on auditory neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuroplasticity. Students will obtain experience in administering and interpreting auditory processing tests and developing management plans.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7514 Hearing Conserv and Industrial Aud 2.0 Credits
Introduction to the basic principles of sound and its measurement, including Damage Risk Criteria and its application to noise-induced hearing loss will be addressed, as well as components of hearing conservation programs in a variety of settings and evaluation of their effectiveness in the prevention of hearing loss. On course completion, students will be eligible to obtain certification from the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7515 Management of Tinnitus and Hyperacusis 1.0 Credit
Theories related to the etiologies of tinnitus and hyperacusis. Practices of the evaluation and treatment of tinnitus and hyperacusis, including sound therapies, counseling, and the potential for future pharmacological treatments.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7517 Instrumentation 1.0 Credit
An introduction to the technology and instrumentation used in the assessment of hearing, with both lecture and lab components. Covered topics include electricity, analog and digital electronics, transducers (microphones/loudspeakers), sound stimuli, audiometers and audiometric test enclosures and tympanometers.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7518 Calibration 0.5 Credits
Reliable hearing assessment depends on the accurate specification and delivery of sound stimuli. This requires at least annual equipment calibration to standards set forth by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Students will learn about and use precision sound level meters to calibrate audiometers during lab exercises, and discuss the calibration of other audiometric instruments.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7520 Otoacoustic Emissions 0.5 Credits
A comprehensive look at the theoretical basis and clinical utility of spontaneous, transient-evoked, and distortion-product otoacoustic emissions (OAE's), including a laboratory component for measuring and analyzing these important, non-invasive windows into outer hair cell and middle ear function.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7523 Medical Co-Management of AuD Diseases 1.0 Credit
Focuses on the diagnosis and follow-up of medically related disorders of hearing, includes genetic syndromes, infectious diseases and chronic disorders. This course will be team taught by an otologist and an audiologist.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7524 Acoustics and Acoustic Phonetics 3.0 Credits
Information is covered on the principles of sound, its measurement and the acoustic parameters of sound and perception of speech.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7525 Psychoacoustics 2.5 Credits
Physical and psychological attributes related to sound in normal hearing and impaired ears. Classical psychophysical methods discussed, with an emphasis on their application to audiological testing.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7530 Audiometric Principles I 1.0 Credit
Evaluation of the auditory mechanisms from otoscopy through theories of comprehensive audiometric testing leading up to sites-of-lesion.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7531 Audiometric Principles 2 1.0 Credit
This course is a continuation of the audiometric principles course sequence. Evaluation of the auditory mechanism including theory for site of lesion testing necessary to determine differential diagnosis of auditory pathologies.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7540 Vestibular and Balance Evaluation I 2.0 Credits
Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular mechanism, with emphasis on the disorders that can influence the balance system. Experience in determining which diagnostic tools may be appropriate for patients with balance disorders. Conduct and interpret the basic case history, bedside evaluations, and ENG/VNG test battery.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7541 Vestibular and Balance Evaluation 2 2.5 Credits
Advanced diagnostic vestibular techniques and functional balance assessment with emphasis on rotational chair, evoked potentials, and computerized dynamic posturography. Integration and synthesis of various tests as well as case studies to further clinical knowledge.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7542 Vestibular Rehabilitation 1.0 Credit
Identification and administration of selected treatment options for a variety of vestibular disorders including canolith repositioning techniques and principles in vestibular compensation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7552 Hearing Technologies I 2.0 Credits
Emphasis in HT1 is on the elements of prescription and fitting of auditory-assistance technologies. Topics include hearing aid components, hearing aid systems, device-to ear coupling systems, measurements of hearing aids in the test box, digital signal processing algorithms, amplification prescriptions, measurements of hearing aids in the real ear, hearing assistive technology systems, and the utilization of combined technologies in a holistic approach to meet patient needs.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7553 Hearing Technologies II 0.5 Credits
Hearing Technologies 2 (HT2) concentrates on the human factors in the audiological intervention process for persons with hearing loss and covers the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Guidelines for the Audiologic Management of Adult Hearing Impairment, including (2) Assessment and Goal Setting, (4) Orientation, Counseling, and Follow-up, and (5) Assessing Outcomes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7554 Hearing Technologies III 2.5 Credits
The HT3 course has multiple components. First, there is an emphasis on the practical applications of hearing instrument theory to include guest lecture presentations from the global hearing instrument manufacturers covering their respective product portfolios (hardware), wireless communications (smartphone and accessories), and programming systems (software). Second, there is an introduction to nonprescription, over-the-counter hearing aids. Third, there is an overview of implantable amplification technologies. Fourth, there is an overview of public health initiatives that are underway which will have an impact on the future practice of audiology. Fifth, there is a summary of the impact of selected clinical procedures on patient outcomes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7555 Cochlear and Brain Stem Implants 2.5 Credits
Covers a variety of auditory prosthetic devices with emphasis on cochlear implant technology. History, pediatric and adult candidacy, signal processing strategies and fitting protocols will be explored in detail.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7562 Auditory Evoked Responses I 1.0 Credit
This course focuses on the early auditory evoked responses (AERs), generated by the cochlea (cochlear microphonic, summating potential, compound action potential) and the auditory brainstem (ABR). Technical aspects of the recordings and their clinical applications are stressed in equal measure.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7563 Auditory Evoked Responses II 1.5 Credit
Further study of electrodiagnostic testing including, but not limited to, Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR), Cochlear Hydrops Analysis Masking Procedure (CHAMP), Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) and suppression Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7565 Inter-Operative Neuro Monitoring 1.0 Credit
Application of neurophysiological testing in the intraoperative setting. Includes measurement of somatosensory evoked potentials, motor evoked potentials, brainstem auditory evoked potentials, electromyography and electroencephalogy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7570 Pediatric Audiologic Assessment 1.5 Credit
This course will help students understand the development of the human auditory system, genetic causes of hearing loss, universal newborn hearing screening, early hearing detection and identification programs, components of a pediatric case history, behavioral and physiological assessment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7571 Pediatric Intervention and Management 1.5 Credit
This course will help prepare students to address the unique audiological needs of children with hearing impairment. The focus of the course is the support of children with hearing impairment and their families-from diagnosis through intervention, including amplification, assistive listening devices, supporting development and transitioning into educational programs. Topics will include hearing aids, remote microphone technology, assistive listening devices, supporting development and transitioning into educational programs.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7572 Educational Audiology 1.0 Credit
This course will help students understand the educational audiologist's role within the school setting, classroom acoustics, effects of hearing loss on development and learning, hearing conservation and legal foundations of educational audiology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7580 Patient-Centered Clinical Interviewing 1.0 Credit
Issues related to the professional relationship between doctors of audiology and patients in the clinical practice of audiology, with emphasis on the development of a humanistic approach to patient care. Effective communication skills addressed, especially as related to case-history taking and counseling.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7581 Psychosocial Aspects of Hear Impairment 0.5 Credits
Psychosocial aspects of hearing loss will be addressed. Untreated hearing loss can lead to psychological and social difficulties. Successful treatment for hearing loss can lead to a reduction in the psychosocial impact and improvement in quality of life. The differences in effects of hearing loss and hearing loss treatment for individuals on psychological and social problems will be covered.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7582 Auditory Rehabilitation 1.0 Credit
Outcome measurements used to assess the effectiveness of adult audiologic rehabilitation programs will be addressed. Case study approach will be used to develop, implement and evaluate adult audiologic rehabilitation programs.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7583 Aging and Management of Geriatric Patient 1.0 Credit
Bio-psychosocial model of aging addresses the impact of aging on the auditory mechanism. Specific modifications that should be made when providing hearing and balance services to older adults will be emphasized.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7701 Evidence-Based Practice 1.0 Credit
This course provides foundational skills in applying evidence-based practice tools in clinical practice. It is taught in an interprofessional, team-based environment and utilizes a combination of synchronous and asynchronous online instruction. Students enrolled in this course will participate in a team project.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7730 Clinical Problem Solving I 0.5 Credits
Students build clinical reasoning skills through a problem-based learning approach and develop the ability to acquire, interpret, synthesize and record significant clinical decision-making information to diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7731 Clinical Problem Solving II 0.5 Credits
Students continue to build clinical reasoning skills through a problem-based learning approach and increase the ability to acquire, interpret, synthesize and record significant clinical decision-making information to diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7740 Introduction to Clinical Research 2.0 Credits
Introduction to the research environment and research methods used in the health sciences and audiology. Overview of key statistical analyses used in descriptive and experimental research. Students will attain the skills necessary to be consumers and producers of audiology research.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7750 Audiology Grand Rounds 0.5 Credits
Utilizing an evidence-based approach, case presentations are made by students in a grand rounds format (presenting a particular patient's medical problems, diagnostic testing results and treatment effects) to other audiology students and faculty incorporating various clinical practices and evaluation and treatment protocols.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7934 Ethics for Healthcare Professionals - Audiologists 0.5 Credits
Ethics in Healthcare Profession is an overview of policy and documents related to student and professional Code of Ethics, with a focus on healthcare and the profession of audiology. Case studies of ethical issues and dilemmas related to clinical practice and research in audiology are considered.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7936 Resume Writing and Interview Skills 0.5 Credits
This course prepares students for the expectations and challenges of the future including resumes, curriculum vita, cover letters supporting applications, and interviewing skills for externships and employment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7937 Professional Issues in Audiology 0.5 Credits
This course reviews current issues in the profession of audiology including scope of practice, employment opportunities, state licensure requirements, professional certification options and current legislative issues which may impact the future of audiology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 7940 Audiology Practice Management 2.0 Credits
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the business of audiology. Topics include finance, marketing and operations, and the foundations of business. The class culminates with the development of an audiology business plan that will assist the student in future practice management settings.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8630 CS: Audiometric Principles I 0.5 Credits
This course series provides the opportunity for studentsto develop clinical skills through supervised labs. Students are expected to demonstrate growth of clinical skills throughout the term during scheduled lab activities. Students are expected to continue independently practicing those skills learned in an effort to successfully complete the credentialing examination that will be given at the end of the term.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8631 CS: Audiometric Principles II 0.5 Credits
This course is a continuation of the clinical skills sequence in audiometric training combining lecture and lab formats. These learning experiences culminate in another credentialing exam to verify competence in foundational clinical skills.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8642 CS: Hearing Technologies I 0.5 Credits
Supervised training and practice to reinforce knowledge acquired in didactic Hearing Technologies I. Lab includes information and activities on the hearing aid evaluation and selection process, hearing aid checks, repairs and modifications, culminating in a credentialing examination to verify the student's abilities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8643 CS: Hearing Technologies II 0.5 Credits
Supervised training and practice to reinforce knowledge acquired in didactic Hearing Technologies II. Lab includes information and activities on hearing aid fitting, verification and validation techniques, as well as hearing aid adjustments using various hearing aid manufacturers, culminating in a credentialing examination to verify the student's abilities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8644 CS: Hearing Technologies III 1.0 Credit
Supervised training and practice to reinforce knowledge acquired in didactic Hearing Technologies classes. Lab includes information and activities related to assistive listening devices, personal sound amplification devices, hearables, and other non-traditional amplification options. Students will learn verification and validation techniques for FM systems and other wireless hearing instruments accessories, culminating in a credentialing examination to verify the student's abilities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8645 CS: Vestibular and Balance Eval I 0.5 Credits
Supervised training and practice to reinforce knowledge acquired in didactic Vestibular and Balance I. Labs include hands on practice in the set up and instructions for Videonystagmography, caloric, and basic bedside vestibular testing. Student's skills are assessed through a midterm and final credentialing demonstrations to verify the student's abilities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8662 Clinical Skills: Auditory Evoked Responses 1 0.5 Credits
Laboratory training in the recording and analysis of auditory brainstem responses (ABRs), to put into practice knowledge acquired in the lecture component (Auditory Evoked Responses I). The course culminates in a credentialing examination to verify the student abilities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8670 CS: Pediatric Audiologic Assessment 0.5 Credits
Students receive hands-on experience in the assessment of hearing in the pediatric patient population including case history, otoscopy, immittance measures and behavioral assessment using visual reinforcement and conditioned play audiometric techniques. Course culminates in a credentialing exam to verify the student abilities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8851 Professional Practice I 0.5 Credits
Audiologic clinical skills development through a combination of observation and participation in direct patient care performed at the Pennsylvania Ear Institute. Students will be expected to be active observers by interacting with the patient and engaging in problem-solving to assist in the formation of the diagnosis of hearing and balance problems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8852 Professional Practice II 0.5 Credits
Audiologic clinical skills development through a combination of observation and participation in direct patient care performed at the Pennsylvania Ear Institute. Students are expected to continue to develop new clinical skills and integrate the information developed through didactic preparation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8853 Professional Practice III 1.5 Credit
Direct faculty supervised patient care at the Pennsylvania Ear Institute with emphasis on refinement of skills in case history taking, subjective and objective diagnostic tests and rehabilitation, including hearing aids.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8854 Professional Practice IV 1.5 Credit
Direct faculty supervised patient care at the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, with emphasis on refinement of skills in case history taking, subjective and objective diagnostic tests and rehabilitation, including hearing aid assessment and orientation and exposure to vestibular and balance testing, which many include VNG/ENG, CDP and/or Rotary Chair when diagnostically appropriate.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8855 Professional Practice V 2.5 Credits
Co-managed patient care with faculty preceptors at Pennsylvania Ear Institute. Emphasis on continued refinement of skills in case history taking, subjective and objective diagnostic tests, and rehabilitation including hearing aid assessment and fitting. When the opportunity presents student will be exposed to vestibular and balance testing, which many include VNG/ENG, CDP and/or Rotary Chair.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8856 Professional Practice VI 3.0 Credits
Clerkship experience is expanded to off-campus regional locations to include experience in one of the following four environments: private practice, hospital, pediatric, or medical offices (ENT/otologist/neuro-otologist). Off campus rotations allow for student clinicians to experience a rich variety of patient demographics and scope of practice. Consideration of rotation site in an adjacent state will be considered on an individual student basis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8857 Professional Practice VII 5.0 Credits
Clerkship experience is expanded to off-campus regional locations to include experience in one of the following four environments private practice, hospital, pediatric, or medical offices (ENT/otologist/neuro-otologist). Off campus rotations allow for student clinicians to experience a rich variety of patient demographics and scope of practice. Consideration of rotation site in an adjacent state will be considered on an individual student basis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8858 Professional Practice VIII 5.0 Credits
Clerkship experience is expanded to off campus regional locations to include experience in one of the following four environments: private practice, hospital, pediatric, or medical offices (ENT/otologist/neuro-otologist). Off campus rotations allow for student clinicians to experience a rich variety of patient demographics and scope of practice. Consideration of rotation site in an adjacent state will be considered on an individual student basis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8860 Clinical Externship 0.5-9.5 Credits
Summer Term. Beginning of the full-time fourth year clinical externship. Opportunity for national site placement. Intent is to offer student clinician the means to focus full time on fine tuning clinic skills in a variety of settings and to focus on areas of interest when available.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8861 Externship 2 9.5 Credits
Fall Term. Continuation of the full-time fourth year clinical externship. Opportunity for national site placement. Intent is to offer student clinician the means to focus full time on fine tuning clinic skills in a variety of settings and to focus on areas of interest as desired.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8862 Externship 3A 5.0 Credits
Completion of the full-time fourth year clinical externship. Opportunity for national site placement. Intent is to offer student clinician the means to focus full time on fine tuning clinic skills in a variety of settings and to focus on areas of interest as desired.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8863 Clinical Externship 0.5-9.5 Credits
Conclusion of the full-time fourth year clinical externship. Opportunity for national site placement. Intent is to offer student clinician the means to focus full time on fine tuning clinic skills in a variety of settings and to focus on areas of interest as desired.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
AUD 8869 Professional Practice Supplemental 1.0-2.0 Credit
This course provides individualized, supervised clinical experience in audiology through a directed study format. Students work closely with a faculty mentor to develop and achieve specific clinical learning objectives in assessment, diagnosis, and management of hearing and balance disorders.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit