Semester VI

Objectives: After completing the course, the student will be able to

1. understand the characteristics of acquired motor speech disorders in adults

2. evaluate and diagnose speech characteristics in acquired motor speech disorders

3. learn about the techniques for the management of speech and related errors in acquired motor speech disorders

Objectives: After completing the course, the student will be able to

1. understand the characteristics of language disorders in adults

2. evaluate and diagnose speech characteristics in adults with language disorders

3. learn about the techniques for the management of speech and related errors in language disorders seen in adults

Objectives: After completing this course, the student will be able to

1. describe the impact on the quality of life of adults with hearing impairment

2. explain the principles benefits and limitations of auditory training and speech reading

3. recognize factors that impair communication and suggest facilitative and repair strategies

4. identify components of aural rehabilitation program for adults (planning to outcome assessment)

5. identify strategies used with the older adult to implement a successful aural rehabilitation program

6. administer different tools for assessment of hearing handicap, attitudes and beliefs that can impact aural rehabilitation

Objectives: After completing the course, the student will able to

1. list and describe the highlights of legislations relating to hearing impairment and other disabilities

2. incorporate ethical practices in professional service delivery.

3. provide information on welfare measures, policies of government when needed

4. describe different strategies to create awareness of hearing impairment and programs to address them

5. explain the different clinical practice settings in audiology with reference to their requirement, protocols and role and responsibility of audiologist

6. describe methods to measure the impact of noise on humans and strategies to address excessive noise exposure in industries and the community.

7. describe terminology, technology and methods used in tele practice, and their application in audiological service delivery

1. Understand fundamentals issues related to genetic structure and mutations. 

2. Understand genetic transcription and inheritance.

3. Understand genetic disorders related to hearing impairment.

4. Understand genetic disorders related to speech and language.

5. Understand process of genetic testing, prevention and treatment.