SPLP 663 - Hearing Clinic

Credits: 1
Prerequisite: MS Degree Candidacy in Speech-Language Pathology
Provides experiences in hearing screening that are within the speech-language pathology scope of practice, including instrumental screening of pure tones, tympanometry, and otoacoustic emissions. Scaffolded experiences include opportunities for interpreting, integrating, and synthesizing core knowledge. Case history review, instrumentation, documentation, referrals, and interprofessional practice skills are developed. The relationship between hearing and the development, prevention, evaluation, and treatment of communication disorders will be explored. Professional dispositions are identified and evaluated. The direct clinical contact hours are supervised by an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist or audiologist.