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Define audiologist
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A person who is qualified (on basis of academic degree, training, liscense, practice and/or credential) to assess, identify, diagnose, treat and prevent audiologic impairment
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Primary roles of an audiologist?
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Identify, assess and diagnose of hearing (and vestibular) impairment in respect to its physiology and psychosocial impact on the individual
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Secondary roles of an audiologist?
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Treatment and rehab
through--1. Hearing aids2. Aural rehab3. Assistive listening devices4. Cochlear implants5. Prevention6. Vestibular training/repositioning maneuvers7. Research |
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HAD-license-certification-responsibilities
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"Hearing Aid Dispenser"-License; licensed by the state-Has not gotten an M.A./PhD/AuD and not recognized as an expert in the assessment of AUDITORY function (not vestibular)-Dispenses hearing aids through a private practice or other clinical setting
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AT-license -certification-responsibilities
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Audiology Technician-Not licensed-No formal training-Generally provide hearing screenings and assist audiologists with hearing assessment testing
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Goal of a case history
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-To identify and describe problem-To assist in the identification/diagnosis of a pathology
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4 Purposes of taking a case history
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1. Prepare audiologist for what is likely to be found in the evaluation2. Provide knowledge about prevention factors in hearing loss3. Temporal aspects of the patients symptoms/hearing loss 4. Provide direction to make appropriate recommendations
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Key parts of a case history
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1. Chief complaint2. Patients perception of the hearing loss3. Hearing loss history (to track) 4. Hearing aid history (if any)5. Otologic/medical history6. Current health status7. Medication(s)
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Included in the hearing loss history should be...
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1. Onset2. Laterality3. Impact on communication4. Familial hearing loss
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Additional key parts for case history of a child?(Pediatric history)
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1. Significant developmental history (prenatal, postnatal, early childhood)2. Parental concern3. Pertinent educational history
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Why does the case history start at the referral source? List some referral source examples.
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What should you notice upon meeting the patient?
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Key observations of your patients verbal and non-verbal behavior, their gait and physical attributes, and observation of any assistance they may need to follow conversation can be insightful |
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Tips to taking a good case history?
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Review on notes (lined paper--blue ink, from first two days)
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Define Otoscopy;
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"Visual examination of the tympanic membrane"
-examination of the outer ear, the EAC and the eardrum |
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3 Methods of Otoscopy
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All used to view the TM
1. Otoscopic examination2. Videoscopic examination3. Microscopic examination |
