• Basic ear anatomy and physiology 

  • Introduction to sound 

  • Physiology of the ear 

  • Conductive and sensorineural hearing losses 
     

• Introduction to audiometric equipment and test environment 

  • Equipment care and function 

  • Test environment – standards for test booth. 

  • Patient instructions 

  • Headphone placement 

  • Sources of errors 

     

• Pure tone testing 

  • Interpreting audiograms 

  • Descending technique 

  • Screening audiometry technique 

  • Referral criteria 

  • Bone conduction testing 

     

• Legislation/compensation 
   

• Hearing conservation programme 
   

• Noise measurements 
   

• Noise exposure counselling 

  • Relating Audiograms with speech understanding 

  • Noise-induced hearing loss 
     

• Types and selection of ear protective devices 
   

• Fitting, usage, care and maintenance of ear protective equipment 

   

Modes of Assessment
 

• Practical examination 

• Written assessment 
  
  

Certification
 

Participants will be awarded a Statement of Attainment upon meeting 75% of the required course attendance and passing the examination.