Hearing Healthcare: From bench to bedside and back again
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDS3021 | Medical Education Centre | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MEDS3021
- School
- Medical Education Centre
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module will cover the following topics:
o How the ear works and how the brain listens
o Consequences of Hearing Disorders for the Individual and Family
o Perceptual Effects of Hearing Impairment
o Diagnosis and Management of Otological Disorders
o Audiological Assessment and Diagnosis of Hearing-Related Problems
o Investigative Techniques for Diagnosing Hearing Problems (Workshop)
o Hearing Aids: How They Work, What They Do and What They Don't Do
o Cochlear Implants: Restoring Access to Sound Through Electrical Stimulation
o Tinnitus Mechanisms and Management
o Beyond Current Practice: Patient Priorities in Hearing Research
o The Future of Hearing Healthcare – Advanced Therapies and Interventions
Target Students
BMedSci students only.
Classes
- One 1-hour workshop each week for
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for
10x1hr lectures, 1x1hr demonstration workshop
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Written essay (2000 words)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module is designed so that students can attain some of the outcomes specified by the GMC in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) in the area of Professional values and behaviours; Professional skills; and Professional knowledge. These are detailed in the Module Learning Outcomes.The main objectives of this exciting new module are to introduce students to some of the fundamental principles of the hearing system, with interactive activities and demos, and then application of this knowledge to solving important clinical problems within ENT and Audiology. Nottingham is proud to be one of the UK’s leadinginterdisciplinary hub for hearing research, with a significant research portfolio spanning both discovery science and translational research. Three lecturesintroduce the fundamentals of hearing science, while the remainder give a comprehensive overview of the contemporary status of hearing healthcare management strategies available in the NHS.The module requirement includes substantial private study and formal assessment will be via a written essay offering students scope to write about a relevant topic of their choosing.Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to meet areas within the GMC outcomes as follows. The full wording is found in Outcomes for Graduates (2018).
6b, 10a, 14e, 20c, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 23b, 23c, 23d, 23e, 24a, 24d, 24e, 25a, 25b, 25c, 25e, 25f, 25h, 25k