| Code | CT6105 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 day module November 1st & 2nd, 2024 |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Fees | €500 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 01/10/2024 |
| Venue | Brookfield Health & Science Complex - online/hybrid delivery. |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 01/11/2024 |
Outline
To address the hearing, balance and communication problems of the elderly population, and the other factors that can act in synergy to affect their quality of life.
Module Content:
The different factors leading to deterioration of hearing and balance functions in the elderly will be discussed in detail, including biological and environmental factors. The effect of cognitive decline on hearing and balance, and vice versa, will be a focus for this module.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge and an understanding of the biological factors related to the ageing process affecting hearing and balance, and their interaction with environmental factors.
- ·Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between cognitive decline, hearing loss and communication in the elderly
- Critically evaluate the role of fall clinics within the health services in preventing the adverse effects of balance deterioration in the elderly.
- Appreciate the necessity of inter disciplinary services for management of hearing, balance and communication difficulties in the elderly.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the evidence-base of current research on cognitive decline and Demonstrate an understanding of the evidence-base of current research on cognitive decline and sensory deprivation, and identify areas for future research.
Practicalities
Online/hybrid delivery. November 1st & 2nd, 2024
This module can be also be attended for CPD (non credit bearing) purposes https://www.ucc.ie/en/cpd/options/medhealth/clinicaltherapies/cpd1754/
Requirements
The requirements are aligned with the requirements of the MSc Hearing, Balance and Communication Postgraduate Programme. Please see following link (https://www.ucc.ie/en/ckx27/) for more information.
Fees and Costs
€500. There is also a €35 application fee.
How To Apply
To apply for this module click the Apply Now button. Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- The full module fee of €535 will be payable on submission of your application.