Training activity information
Details
Assess and manage patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss or deafness
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Principles of patient-centred care
- Communication skills
- Support in work/home life
- Deaf awareness
- Deaf culture
- British Sign Language interpreters
- NHS Accessible Information Standard
- Modifications to hearing aid fitting and earmoulds, and alternatives
- Assistive listening devices
- Counselling and setting of expectations
- Patient centred care, support and joint goal setting
- Cochlear implant or auditory brainstem implant candidacy
- Other support mechanisms
- Local and national guidelines
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Use a range of tests to safely assess the extent and nature of auditory problems in adults, including those with complex aetiologies, complex audiological configurations and comorbidities. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Apply shared decision-making to develop an individualised management plan and counselling for adults with hearing loss and other auditory difficulties, taking into account differing cultural and social attitudes to hearing care. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Evaluate individual patient outcomes and safely manage a range of routine and complex hearing losses. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Practice within their own personal and professional scope, identifying where onward referral is appropriate. |