Aptitude Test in Hearing Aid Dispensing Level 5
The Aptitude Test in Hearing Aid Dispensing programme is designed to meet the needs of suitably qualified audiology practitioners wishing to apply to for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered hearing aid dispenser (RHAD).
The aptitude test is a distance learning programme which comprises one 20 credit module, which will provide students with additional knowledge and understanding of the roles and requirements of a Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD) using case studies and examples to illustrate concepts where appropriate.
Successful completion of the Aptitude Test in Hearing Aid Dispensing provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Hearing Aid Dispenser.
Course Details
- Specific entry requirements are available on ucsd.ac.uk
Professional registration and regulation and the role of professional bodies/societies
Consumer protection and marketing
Business planning
Quality control and audit
Health and safety and safeguarding
Hearing aid technology update
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