Hearing Aid Audiology

FdSc

Part-Time

Course overview

This course reflects the needs of employers rather than following the traditional academic year. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to fulfil the professional role of a hearing aid audiologist.

This course is primarily delivered by distance learning and is supported by seminars, lectures and practical laboratory workshops which take place during compulsory residential placements at Anglia Ruskin, Cambridge. Throughout this course you will develop your understanding of the physical and psychological basis of hearing and disorders of hearing and their impact on life opportunities; learn to demonstrate an understanding of sound processing systems and their performance as aids to hearing; develop an awareness of professional, legal and ethical issues in relation to practice; and develop an understanding of the principles of managing a safe and successful practice.

On successful completion of this course you will be able to apply to the Health Professions Council to register as a hearing aid audiologist.

Graeme Paul Harrison

Foundation Degree Hearing Aid Audiology
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“Being a mature student I was naturally a little apprehensive about education as I hadn't really been exposed to any for the last 30 years. To my astonishment, I found many other students at Anglia Ruskin in exactly the same position as me. Undertaking a distance learning course fitted in ideally with my work and family commitments.

I find all the course lecturers and staff (especially the library staff) at Anglia Ruskin exceptionally helpful. When I am away from the campus I am only ever a phone call or email away from any support that I need. The facilities are superb - study, lecture, catering and leisure. Course administration, materials and equipment provided are of a very high standard. Cambridge itself is the perfect backdrop for education. The whole city seems to embrace the 'education culture' and has a unique blend of historic England with an international flavour.

Although I have a very demanding career and family life I find that by organising my activities better, I have more than enough time left to study. I would thoroughly recommend Anglia Ruskin University to anyone wishing to further their education.
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Level 4 core modules
  • Learning & Skills Development for HE & Work (Audiology)
  • Understanding the Work Sector (Audiology)
  • Work Based Learning 1 (Audiology)
  • Pathology for Audiology
  • Basic Sciences for Audiology
  • Introduction to Hearing Aid Technology
  • Introduction to Audiometry
Level 5 core modules
  • Work Based Learning 2
  • Rehabilitation
  • Hearing Aid Technology 2
  • Audiometry 2
  • Specialised Professional Practice
On successful completion of this pathway you will be able to:

  • demonstrate understanding of scientific, technical, ethical, legal and business principles that underpin study of Audiology;
  • apply well established specialist scientific, technical, ethical and business principles relevant to the hearing aid sector;
  • demonstrate understanding of the main methods of enquiry relevant to the sector and apply academic learning and principles to your work environment;
  • demonstrate understanding of the legal, political, interdisciplinary and socio-economic framework in which the hearing aid sector operates including the sustainable use of resources.
Entry Requirements: Required - 2 A level passes. The student must have a suitable audiology employer and supervisor in order to gain their practical experience. Administered by Anglia Distance Learning (ADL). To apply for the course, contact ADL on 01481 232418. GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSE's including English and Maths at C or above
Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.

How to apply

To request an application pack or for further details on the application process please contact Anglia Distance Learning, email distlearnaudiology
@googlemail.com or call 01481 232418

Locations

Duration

2 Academic years (4 Semesters)

Teaching times*

Induction: 5 days
Workshop: 1 day
Residentials: 3-5 days

Available starts

September, January

Student finance

Faculty

Science & Technology

Department

Vision and Hearing Sciences

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*Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change each academic year. We advise all applicants to wait until they are in receipt of their timetable before making arrangements around their course times.

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