Auburn University Department of Communication Disorders

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1 Auburn University Department of Communication Disorders CMDS 8310: AURAL REHABILITATION SUMMER, 2015 Faculty: Alisha Jones, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A Office: 1139-C Haley Center Office Hours: Available by appointment Phone: (334) Course Credit: 3 hours Course Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:45pm-4:30pm Haley Center 2222 alj0024@auburn.edu (response within 24 hours) Text: Montano, J.J. & Spitzer, J.B. (2013). Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation, Second Edition. San Diego: Plural Publishing. Course Description: Psychosocial aspects on hearing loss; clinical and therapeutic management of older persons with hearing disorders including counseling of the hearingimpaired and their families. Course Objectives and Knowledge and Skills Covered and How Assessed: Knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology, and bases of human communication provide a foundation for appreciating, assessing, and treating disordered communication and thus the material learned in this course is also a foundation for further study relevant to ASHA standards IV-B, IV-C, IV-D, IV-E and various clinical skills. Behavioral Definition: The student will be able to demonstrate acquisition of the knowledge sets enumerated below within acceptable levels. Success is defined as achieving a minimum of 60 percent accuracy per knowledge set (60% equivalent to D average on a 10-percent assessment scale; this is a minimal passing grade.) Assessment Methods: The learning outcomes will be measured by case presentations, class projects, and classroom participation per knowledge subset. Remediation: The student not achieving a minimum of 60% in any of the knowledge subsets listed below must address that particular inadequacy before the professor signs compliance. This typically is to be done shortly after an exam or conclusion of the topic. Remediation may involve any of the following: retesting in that area, study session with the GTA, oral quiz, brief research with written explanation. KASA compliance is separate from the course grade and passing one does not necessarily indicate passage of the other (e.g., the exam grade will not be improved by remediation methods but your knowledge will).

2 A9. Patient characteristics (e.g., age, demographics, cultural and linguistic diversity, medical history and status, cognitive status, and physical and sensory abilities) and how they relate to clinical services A26. Principles and applications of counseling A29. Consultation with professionals in related and/or allied service areas B1. Implement activities that prevent and identify dysfunction in hearing, communication, balance, and other auditory-related systems B3. Screen individuals for hearing impairment and disability/handicap using clinically appropriate, culturally sensitive, and age- and site-specific screening measures B6. Identify individuals at risk for balance problems and falls who require further vestibular assessment and/or treatment or referral for other professional services C3. Evaluating information from appropriate sources and obtaining a case history to facilitate assessment planning C9. Evaluating functional use of hearing C10. Preparing a report, including interpreting data, summarizing findings, generating recommendations, and developing an audiologic treatment/management plan C11. Referring to other professions, agencies, and/or consumer organizations D1. The provision of intervention services (treatment) to individuals with hearing loss, balance disorders, and other auditory dysfunction that compromises receptive and expressive communication D2. Development of a culturally appropriate, audiologic rehabilitative management plan that includes, when appropriate, the following: a. Evaluation, selection, verification, validation, and dispensing of hearing aids, sensory aids, hearing assistive devices, alerting systems, and captioning devices, and educating the consumer and family/caregivers in the use of and adjustment to such technology b. Determination of candidacy of persons with hearing loss for cochlear implants and other implantable sensory devices and provision of fitting, mapping, and audiologic rehabilitation to optimize device use c. Counseling relating to psychosocial aspects of hearing loss and other auditory dysfunction, and processes to enhance communication competence

3 d. Provision of comprehensive audiologic treatment for persons with hearing loss or other auditory dysfunction, including but not exclusive to communication strategies, auditory training, speech reading, and visual communication systems D6. Management of the selection, purchase, installation and evaluation of large-area amplification systems D7. Evaluation of the efficacy of intervention (treatment) services E1. Educating and advocating for communication needs of all individuals that may include advocating for the programmatic needs, rights, and funding of services for those with hearing loss, other auditory dysfunction, or vestibular disorders E2. Consulting about accessibility for person with hearing impairment and other auditory dysfunctions in public and private buildings, programs and services Sequence of Topics & Schedule: Below is the topic and test schedule. Topics and test dates may change as the professor deems appropriate with a 24-hour notice via in-class announcement. The university s established date for midterm dropping of course without academic penalty is 6/19 and the university s established time of the final exam is 7/30from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. DATE TOPIC READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS 1. MAY 19 Syllabus, Class Introduction Big Five Personality Assessment 2. MAY 21 Personality, Motivation, & Cognition Personality Assessment & Articles 3. MAY 26 Programming versus Case Presentation #1 Counseling 4. MAY 28 Information Counseling & HA orientation 5. JUN. 2 Assistive Listening/Alerting Devices 6. JUN. 4 Assistive Listening/Alerting Devices 7. JUN. 9 Psychosocial Aspects of HL Project 1 Presentations 8. JUN. 11 Communication Strategies 9. JUN. 16 Visual Communication 10. JUN. 18 Auditory Training 11. JUN. 23 Guest Speaker Jennifer Bonner with Neuromonics 12. JUN. 25 Guest Speaker Betsy Mosier with Phonak 13. JUN. 30 Resources for the hearing impaired Project 2 Presentations

4 14. JULY 2 NO CLASS LAB DAY 15. JULY 7 Auditory Training 16. JULY 9 Tinnitus 17. JULY 14 Fall Assessments 18. JULY 16 Special Topics 19. JULY 21 Special Topics Project 3 Presentations 20. JULY 23 Special Topics Case Presentation #2 Resource Notebook Due ****Assigned readings should be completed before the class discussion/lecture. Course Requirements & Comments: Read all materials indicated in the text as well as any class handouts and lab worksheets. In keeping with University guidelines found in the Tiger Cub, daily class attendance is important and required. When absent, the student is responsible for obtaining immediately all missed work, lecture notes, and handouts. Classmates may prove useful. Two unexcused absences will result in a letter grade reduction. In order to have an absence excused, you must contact the professor before the missed class or if an emergency happens please contact the professor as soon as possible. You also must provide documentation of the absence (e.g. physician s note). Routine physician exams will not be excused!!! Attend and take the major exams covering the outlined topic areas. The approximate date of each exam was shown above; any alteration of these dates (earlier or later) will be announced at least one class day in advance. No make-up exams or rescheduling of exams will be permitted without a university excuse or written doctor s excuse for personal illness. You must check in the student health center during the exam period and obtain a written excuse. Notify Dr. Jones within 24 hours of a missed exam. Unless special arrangements have been made with the professor (and this is done only in rare circumstances), be prepared to take the exam ON the day you return to classes. An exam grade of zero may be assigned otherwise. In any case, you should be aware of the University s five day rule for submitting excuses and taking make-ups which is stated in the Tiger Cub. Graded laboratory assignments are due promptly. Any provisions for accepting late assignments will be stated clearly on the assignment and may include situation ranging from no penalty, to 10% grade reduction per hour late, to grade of zero without university excuse. Do not commit yourself to things such as a job, retreat, airline ticket, or wedding during exams; school is your first priority. No rescheduling of exams will be allowed without an official university excuse issued by the Dean s office (2238 Haley Center). This can be especially problematic during final exam week so be aware now.

5 Assignments will be graded and results made available to you as soon as possible. There is much material to cover this term. Professor office hours also are a good time to seek clarification on any missed items. Re-grading of tests/requests for particular credit only will be considered* in the short timeframe following the test. Re-grading may reveal needed corrections throughout, both positively and negatively impacting the test grade. *End of term is not the time to argue for points from previous tests! Grading: Final grades will be determined using the following points: Case Presentation #1 Case Presentation #2 Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Resource Notebook Class Participation 25 pts 25 pts 85pts The letter grade you receive for this course will be based on the following scale: 100%-90% - A 89%-80% - B 79%-70% - C 69%-60% - D 59% and below - F Students may withdraw (although with a W on the transcript) until midsemeter (March 5, 2015). If a student misses an exam for one of the reasons listed in the Tiger Cub online: a. Illness of the student or serious illness of a member of the student s immediate family. The instructor shall have the right to request appropriate verification. b. The death of a member of the student s immediate family. The instructor shall have the right to request appropriate verification. c. Trips for members of the student organizations sponsored by an academic unit, trips for University classes, and trip for participation in intercollegiate athletic events. When feasible, the student must notify the instructor prior to the occurrence of such absences, but in no case shall such notifications occur more than one week after the absence. Instructors may request formal notification from appropriate University personnel to document the student s participation in such trips. d. Religious holidays. Students are responsible for notifying the instructor in writing of anticipated absences due to their observance of such holidays. e. Subpoena for court appearance. a make-up exam will be scheduled. In accordance with Tiger Cub policy:

6 Arrangement to make up missed major examination (e.g. hour exams, midterm exams) due to properly authorized excused absences shall be initiated by the student within one week from the end of the period of the excused absences. Normally, a make-up exam shall occur within two weeks from the time that the student initiates arrangements for it. Instructors are encouraged to refrain from giving make-up examinations during the last three days prior to the first day of final examinations. Make-up exams will consist of essay format questions concerning the topic areas covered by the missed exam. Methodology: Class lectures by the professor Online Discussion forums prepared by the professor Opportunities for class discussions and questions by students (these are highly encouraged) Quizzes/Homework Exams Attendance: It is expected that students will attend all classes. A student who misses a class should first consult with fellow students regarding missed in-class work and subsequently consult the instructor if clarification or assistance is needed. Punctuality is required. Absences and punctuality will be considered when instructor evaluation points are assigned. Late Assignment Policy: Students who turn in late assignments should expect some penalty for tardiness. Therefore, students will lose one letter grade of credit for each DAY the assignment is late. This policy includes weekend days as most assignments can be ed to the instructor of the course. Therefore, if the assignment was due on Friday and the student did not turn it in until Monday, he/she would lose 3 letter grades, which would start the student with a C as the highest possible grade on the assignment. Student Evaluation of Course and Professor: Provided will be the IAS evaluation instrument expected by Auburn University and augmented with anonymous comment sheet to collect further input from students. Students with Special Needs: Students who need accommodations are asked to electronically submit their approved accommodations through AU Access and to make an individual appointment with the instructor during the first week of classes or as soon as possible if accommodations are needed immediately. If you have not established accommodations through the Office of Accessibility, but need accommodations, make an appointment with the Office of Accessibility, 1228 Haley Center, (V/TT). Honor Code: All portions of the Auburn University Student Academic Honesty code (Title XII) found in the Student Policy ehandbook at will apply to this class. All academic honesty violations or alleged violations of the SGA Code of Laws will be

7 reported to the Office of the Provost, which will then refer the case to the Academic Honesty Committee. Classroom Behavior: The AU Classroom Behavior Policy is strictly followed in the course; please refer to the Student Policy ehandbook at for details of this policy. Emergencies: If normal class and/or lab activities are disrupted due to illness, emergency, or crisis situation (such as an H1N1 flu outbreak), the syllabus and other course plans and assignments may be modified to allow completion of the course. If this occurs, an addendum to your syllabus and/or course assignments will replace the original materials. University warnings may be sounded during the class period. Some may be to seek shelter within Haley Center and others may be to evacuate the building. During shelter warnings please gather within the central hallway of the 1200 quadrant. During evacuation warnings please gather at the designated location given by evacuating personnel (otherwise on the front lawn of Cater Hall). In order to be accounted for during these warnings times, please check in with me. ****If you do not understand or accept the course policies in this syllabus, notify the instructor in writing within one week after you receive this syllabus.