| Code | CT6200 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 day module: 8-10 April 2027 |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time |
| Qualifications | CPD Module |
| Fees | €1,035 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 25 Mar 2027 |
| Venue | Brookfield Health Science Complex: G05 |
| Credits | 10 Credits |
| Start Date | 8 April 2027 |
Outline
Module Objective: To integrate perspectives affecting hearing-related communication abilities in children and adults, to related disciplines in health and education, using evidence based research and best practice guidelines.
Module Content: Hearing across the lifespan, in the context of development and adaptation within the following domains: communication, cognition, emotional and social skills.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Determine the stages of communicative, socio-emotional and cognitive development in children with and without hearing loss.
- Evaluate from current research findings how a hearing loss can influence development in the areas of spoken language and literacy.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of evidence-based assessments used to evaluate the languages of deaf children, including bilingual deaf children.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the cognitive, social and educational challenges for children with and without hearing loss.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effects of late-onset or acquired hearing loss on communication in children and adults.
Practicalities
This module can be also be attended for CPD (non credit bearing) purposes, please see pricing and application details here: https://open.ucc.ie/courses/ace-2627---cpd-1707---communication-and-hearing-in-paediatrics-and-adults
Why Choose
Skills and Careers Information
This module can be used towards the British Academy of Audiology (BAA) Higher Training Scheme. UCC is proud to be the only Irish University and one of seven universities to participate in this scheme. For more information, visit our Higher Training Scheme information page.
Higher Training Scheme | University College Cork
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
How To Apply
Before you apply, please prepare the following items which you will need during your application:
- Proof of Identity (Birth Cert, Passport or Driver's Licence)
- Passport-style Photograph
- Copy of your degree parchment/transcript if not a previous UCC graduate.
- English Language Test Report (if applicable)
- Supporting documentation (if required for RPL)
- Programme fee (unless sponsored/funded)
Create an account or login to UCC Apply (click the 'Apply' button below).
- Start a new application
- WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
- During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
- Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
- Course Type: CPD Credit-Bearing Modules
- Academic Programme: Communication and Hearing in Paediatric and Adult Populations - CT6200