Learning objectives

KNOWING AND BEING ABLE TO APPLY
- all appropriate tools for obtaining a detailed anamnesis
- subjective and objective diagnostic methods useful for the identification of auditory and vestibular disorders
- an analysis of audiological disorders also in differential-diagnostic terms
KNOWING HOW TO PERFORM
- the study of acoustic oto-emissions and the methods provided for newborns universal audiological screening such as Auditory Brainstem Responses, BOEL test, play audiometry and other behavioural audiometries
- otoneurological ABR and steady-state responses
- study of cochlear implant telemetric responses
- medium and long latency auditory evoked potentials
- audiometric examinations to quantify speech-in-noise perception and sound localisation abilities
- audiometry with hearing aids and/or cochlear implants
- datalogging and amplification parameters assessment using the audiometer hearing aid ear fitting audiology unit
AUTONOMY OF JUDGEMENT
- in knowing how to apply and interpret instruments such as IT-MAIS and audiometric examinations
- in evaluating the contents of a neuroradiology report
BEING ABLE TO COMMUNICATE
- clearly and unambiguously with specialist and non-specialist stakeholders
- and listen carefully in order to understand and synthesise relevant information on all issues, understanding their content;
- with the person with imbalance in order to take care of him/her, and his/her family by applying the fundamentals of relational dynamics
- with colleagues and co-workers by passing on their knowledge, cultural and ethical heritage
- with trainees and colleagues by managing supportive training and tutoring activities oriented towards lifelong learning
- with users, other professionals, social-health facilities and other components where their professional competence is required

Examination Methods

Oral examination with traditional interrogation. The production of papers, digital presentations, reports and interpretations of even complex clinical cases, analysis of a literature article on peculiar instrumental pictures may be required. The professor or tutor will assess the skills acquired also by conducting on-field tests without any instructions or guidance documents.

Evaluation criteria

Good critical skills, clear and linear presentation using specific terminology, ability to summarise, pragmatism in the technical-clinical approach