EARI0020 |Auditory Processing and Related Disorders|advanced audiology

This module takes the form of an intensive 3-day masterclass that will provide you with a detailed update and discussion of the current scientific...

Auditory Processing and Related Disorders (EARI0020)

This module takes the form of an intensive 3-day masterclass that will provide you with a detailed update and discussion of the current scientific understanding of auditory processing disorders, language and cognition and their interaction across the age spectrum within both a scientific and clinical context.

To provide a scientific understanding of auditory processing in individuals with an auditory processing developmental or cognitive disorder.
 To provide the theoretical knowledge required to assess, investigate and manage patients with a range of hearing/listening complaints in the presence of auditory processing, language, cognitive disorders and hearing loss.
 To provide an understanding of the specific needs of both children and adults with these disorders, with some illustrative case studies.
 To provide an update on relevant current research in basic neuroscience and translational clinical applications.
This is an optional module in the MSc / PG diploma Advanced Audiology pathways.

The clinical training programme will take place over a two-three month period. This is preceded by theoretical lectures where aspects of clinical training i.e....

Clinical Governance of Conscious Sedation (DENT0174)

The clinical training programme will take place over a two-three month period. This is preceded by theoretical lectures where aspects of clinical training i.e. complications are covered. Another three lecture days will take place at the end of the six-month period. Lectures will be given and clinical cases presented by the students will be discussed. One day is spent on simulation training in management of medical emergencies the following year usually in April or May. The content of the module involves didactic lectures, clinical skills seminars, problem based learning, clinical sessions sedating patients in small groups under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified mentors. On-going contact with lecturers during and after the course on a mentor basis will be encouraged. Students will keep a log book of all cases observed and undertaken during the course. For clinical training students will go to two accredited community clinics where they will get practical training in: Pre-sedation assessment Administration of titrated intravenous midazolam Administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen.