Hour - 60 | Marks -100
Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to understand
a) basic concepts, anatomy and physiology of nervous system related to speech and hearing
b) neural organization –different structures and functions of various systems
c) neurosensory and neuromotor controls in speech, language and hearing mechanisms
d) cerebral plasticity and dominance and its relevance for speech, language and hearing disorders
e) various neural diseases, lesions, nutritional and metabolic conditions affecting speech, language and hearing
f) basic principles and assessment procedures used in speech, language and hearing disorders associated with neurological conditions
g) basic principles and management procedures used in speech, language and hearing disorders associated with neurological conditions
Hour - 60 | Marks -100
Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to understand the
a) causes, signs, symptoms, pathophysiology and management of diseases of external, middle and inner ear leading to hearing loss, and
b) causes, signs, symptoms, pathophysiology and management of diseases of laryngeal and articulatory systems
Hour - 60 | Marks -100
Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to understand the
a) different speech and language disorders
b) basic concepts and tools required for diagnosing speech and language disorders
c) basics of assessment procedures for speech and language disorders
d) basic principles and intervention procedures for speech and language disorders
e) clinical requirements to practice,
f) different laws, social-cultural and ethical issues
g) identification and prevention of speech and language disorders
h) basic principles of providing counselling and guidance to clients and caregivers
Hour - 60 | Marks -100
Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to
a) understand and carryout experiments to measure differential sensitivity loudness and pitch
b) take case history, administer the tuning fork tests and interpret the results
c) administer pure tone audiometry including masking on clinical population and appreciate the theoretical back ground of it
d) carryout different tests involved in speech audiometry appreciate the theoretical back ground
e) carryout subjective calibration and daily listening checks of the audiometer
f) get adequate theoretical information necessary to understand concepts involved in objective calibration
Hour - 30 | Marks -40+10
Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to understand
a) To hone students communication skills and provide them training in job skills
b) To impart strategies for effective written communication
c) To train students in soft skills and to prepare them for academic and professional demands