Audiology: Techniques of Audiological Investigation

A.Y. 2023/2024
4
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
MED/32
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The basis for the audiometric evaluation of the patient is outlined.
Expected learning outcomes
The basis for the audiometric evaluation of the patient is outlined.
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Course syllabus
· Hints of anatomy-physiology of the ear
· Psychoacoustics
· Tone audiometry, Masking, Classification of deafness, Audiometric tonal curves
· Supraliminar tonal audiometry
· Speech audiometry
· Impedance measurement
· Otoemissions
· Auditory evoked potentials (Electrocochleography, ABR, MLR, SVR, cognitive potentials)
· Auditory screening
· Behavioral audiometry
· Disturbances of auditory processing
· Prosthetic audiometry
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Teaching methods
Lectures supported by powerpoint presentations
Teaching Resources
· L. Pignataro, A. Cesarani, G. Felisati, A. Schindler: Trattato di Otorinolaringoiatria ed Audiologia. EdiSES 2012
· A. Cesarani: Audiometria Pratica. Casi clinici. Omega Edizioni 2012
· U. Ambrosetti, F. Di Berardino, L Del Bo: Audiologia Protesica. Ed.Minerva Medica. 2014
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exam with open-ended and multiple choice questions. The results of the written test will be communicated by email
MED/32 - AUDIOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Friday 11.00-12.00
Via Pace 9 - Audiology Unit - "Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico" hospital