Training activity information
Details
Safely conduct appropriate assessments using additional diagnostic techniques for patients with complex audiological presentation, including:
- Single-sided deafness and significant asymmetrical hearing loss (≥30dB difference on four-frequency average)
- Flat, “cookie bite” and reverse-sloping hearing loss
- Steeply-sloping hearing loss
- Hearing difficulties with a normal audiogram
- Suspected non-organic hearing loss
- Progressive hearing loss
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
- Pathophysiology
- Patient history
- Referral information
- Local, national, international guidelines and standards
- Range of diagnostic testing techniques, such as speech audiometry, acoustic reflex thresholds, diagnostic otoacoustic emissions, Stenger test and aided speech testing
- Communication skills
Relevant learning outcomes
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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. |