Learning objectives
The course aims to enable the student to know and understand essential information on the classification of childhood deafness, also in order to allow the student the ability to use the knowledge and understanding gained in identifying the patient's problems related to the condition of the person suffering from disease and prepare a care plan appropriate
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The lessons cover topics such as: basic notions on audiology and vestibology.
Etiology of childhood deafness.
Classification of childhood deafness
Secretory otitis media
The malformations of the external ear, middle and inner
The universal newborn hearing screening
Prosthetic devices in the rehabilitation of childhood deafness
Full programme
Etiology of childhood deafness.
Classification of childhood deafness
Secretory otitis media
The malformations of the external ear, middle and inner
The universal newborn hearing screening
Prosthetic devices in the rehabilitation of childhood deafness
Bibliography
Oskar Schindler, Roberto Alberga, AUDIOLOGIA E FONIATRIA, Edizione Minerva Medica
M. Del Bo, F.Giaccai, G. Grisanti, MANUALE DI AUDIOLOGIA, Masson Italia Editori
Teaching methods
Class lessons: the program themes will be discussed with the aid of slides. The proposed topics will be the subject of collective discussion and study on the basis of ideas and any questions raised during the lessons themselves.
Assessment methods and criteria
The achievement of the goals of the course is verified by an oral exam.
Answering questions about the contents of the course, the student will demonstrate whether he/she has achieved the goals of knowledge and understanding of the contents and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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