SPH (0878) 601 - Amplification Systems 1

Credits: 3

This course will provide background on the effects and management of hearing impairment using amplification. State and federal hearing legislation, including current ASHA guidelines on amplification systems will be discussed. An in-depth presentation of amplification systems will be conducted to include discussion of assistive, personal, and implantable types. Circuit options and components of personal hearing aids will be studied in detail. Laboratory exercises will be performed in the areas of electrostatic analysis, otoscopic examination, and earmold acoustics/impressions/modifications.