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1.AUD-Intro
Audiology SLP314
Term | Definition |
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Prevalence | The total number of cases of a condition in a given population at a specific time. |
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA, 2004) | The legislative provision to insure that all children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education. |
Inclusion | The practice of placing children with disabilities in regular classrooms as opposed to special education classes. |
Prevalence of hearing loss both ears under age 6. | 56,000 |
Prevalence of congenital infant hearing loss (moderate to severe) | 2 to 3 in 1,000 |
Audiology | The discipline involved in the prevention, identification, and evaluation of hearing disorders, the selection and evaluation of hearing aids, and the habilitation/rehabilitation of individuals with hearing loss. |
Audiology subspecialties (5) | –Pediatric –Rehabilitative –Industrial –Medical –Educational |
Professional Opportunities (6) | •Hospitals (community/university) •Otolaryngology (ENT) practices •Schools, colleges and universities •Private clinics/private practice •Military programs, VA, other state/federal agencies •Manufacturers |
SLP scope of practice in audiology | Screen for hearing loss or middle ear pathology using pure-tone air conduction, otoscopic inspection, otoacoustic emissions , and/or tympanometry. |
Educational preparation for audiology | Doctoral degree, certification, licensure |
Doctoral degrees for audiology | –Clinical PhD –Professional doctorate, AuD –PhD |
Certifications for audiology | – CCC-A (ASHA) –ABA certification (American Academy of Audiology) |