| Code | CT6108 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 day module. February 7th and 8th 2025 |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Fees | 500 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 07/01/2025 |
| Venue | Brookfield Health & Science Complex 102 - online/hybrid delivery. |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 07/02/2025 |
Outline
Module Objective:
To address the impact of adult hearing loss in terms of communication and quality of life and evaluate strategies for supporting adults with hearing loss, including those with special needs.
Module Content:
Content will include the impact of sudden and progressive hearing loss in adults. The module also considers the psychological and social impacts of hearing loss, and the models which inform our understanding of hearing related disabilities. Further topics include shared decision making in rehabilitation, as well as recognizing patient preferences in the use of amplification and assistive technology.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Map patient centred rehabilitation pathways for adults who have been diagnosed with acquired permanent hearing loss
- Synthesise and analyse different models relating to the psychological and social impact of hearing loss acquired in adulthood
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of the counselling and communication skills required to support them
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of hearing impaired adults with complex needs with particular reference to auditory habilitation.
- Reflect critically on and understand primary communication disorders and their effect on the process of accessibility
- permanent hearing loss
- Synthesise and analyse different models relating to the psychological and social impact of hearing loss acquired in adulthood
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of the counselling and communication skills required to support them
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of hearing impaired adults with complex needs with particular reference to auditory habilitation.
- Reflect critically on and understand primary communication disorders and their effect on the process of accessibility within the context of a patient centred service.
Practicalities
Online/hybrid delivery - February 7th and 8th 2025.
This module can be also be attended for CPD (non credit bearing) purposes please email cpd@ucc.ie for further information
Requirements
The requirements are aligned with the requirements of the MSc Hearing, Balance and Communication Postgraduate Programme.
Fees and Costs
€500. There is also an additional €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.