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College of Advanced Health Science & Technology

Audiology

Course Description

The Audiology course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an audiologist. Through a combination of classroom learning, laboratory work, and clinical rotations, students will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, as well as the disorders that can affect it.

Topics covered in the course include:

  • Normal auditory development and the hearing process, as well as common hearing disorders such as hearing loss and tinnitus.
  • Diagnostic techniques for assessing hearing function, including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and otoacoustic emissions.
  • Auditory processing disorders, including central auditory processing disorder and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.
  • Balance and vestibular disorders, including vertigo and dizziness.
  • Amplification systems, including hearing aids and cochlear implants, and the fitting and management of these devices.
  • Auditory rehabilitation techniques, including auditory training and communication strategies.
  • Ethical and legal issues in audiology, as well as cultural and linguistic considerations in providing services to diverse populations.

Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to work as an audiologist in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practice. They will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, and to provide compassionate and effective care to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Prerequisites

  • A minimum of five (5) O’level credits in subjects such as English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
  • Must meet the minimum age requirement for admission into higher institutions in Nigeria (usually 18).
  • Must have completed their secondary school education and obtained a secondary school certificate or its equivalent.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in English, as it is the primary language of instruction.
  • Must pass the entrance examination or meet the minimum cut-off mark in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria. (Or any equivalent examination required for entry into Colleges of Health.)
  • Undergo a medical examination to ensure that they are physically and mentally fit to work in the healthcare field.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, as well as the developmental and acquired disorders that can affect it.
  • Ability to use diagnostic techniques to assess hearing function, including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and otoacoustic emissions.
  • Knowledge of auditory processing disorders and their assessment and treatment, including central auditory processing disorder and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.
  • Understanding of balance and vestibular disorders, including vertigo and dizziness, and their assessment and treatment.
  • Familiarity with amplification systems such as hearing aids and cochlear implants and their fitting and management.
  • Knowledge of auditory rehabilitation techniques, including auditory training and communication strategies.
  • Awareness of ethical and legal issues in audiology and cultural and linguistic considerations in providing audiology services to diverse populations.

By the end of the course, students will be prepared to work as an audiologist and provide high-quality care to patients with hearing and balance disorders. They will have gained the skills and knowledge necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of auditory and vestibular disorders, and to make a positive impact on the lives of those with hearing and balance challenges.

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