Audiology: Techniques of Audiological Investigation
A.Y. 2020/2021
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.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
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
Responsible
The lessons will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform and can be followed both synchronously on the basis of the first semester timetable and asynchronously because they will be recorded and left available to students on the same platform
Course syllabus
· Elements of anatomy-physiology of the ear
· Psychoacoustics
· Tonal audiometry, masking, deafness classification, tonal audiometric curves
· Supraliminal tonal audiometry
· Vocal audiometry
· impedance analysis
· Otoacoustic Emissions
· Auditory evoked potentials (Electrococleography, ABR, MLR, SVR, cognitive potentials)
· Auditory screening
· Behavioral audiometry
· Disturbances of auditory processing
· Prosthetic audiometry
· Psychoacoustics
· Tonal audiometry, masking, deafness classification, tonal audiometric curves
· Supraliminal tonal audiometry
· Vocal audiometry
· impedance analysis
· Otoacoustic Emissions
· Auditory evoked potentials (Electrococleography, ABR, MLR, SVR, cognitive potentials)
· Auditory screening
· Behavioral audiometry
· Disturbances of auditory processing
· Prosthetic audiometry
Prerequisites for admission
No preliminary background 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
· 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, open questions. The results will be communicated to students by email.
MED/32 - AUDIOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Barozzi Stefania Antonia Maria, Di Berardino Federica
Professor(s)
Reception:
Friday 11.00-12.00
Via Pace 9 - Audiology Unit - "Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico" hospital