BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) Top-Up
The BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (audiology) programme has been designed to give registered hearing aid dispensers, currently holding a level 5 qualification, the knowledge, skills and attribute to register as healthcare science practitioners. Currently in UK, 1 in 6 people suffer with hearing problems, such as hearing loss or tinnitus. The top-up programme will ensure hearing aid dispensers will further specialise in working with children, in the rehabilitation of vestibular conditions and tinnitus, and meet the increasing needs of the ageing population.
The programme aims to provide the NHS with a workforce that is suitably skilled to address the shortfall in skilled Audiologists.
Course Details
- We will consider a variety of qualifications and relevant experience and each application is assessed on its own merit.
- You must hold a Higher Education Certificate or Foundation Degree in Hearing Science, Audiology, Healthcare Science, Hearing Aid Audiology or any other degree in a relevant area.
Each module is worth 30 credits enabling you to cover key subject knowledge while developing your own interests. A total of 120 credits will be studied.
Modules:
1. Research Project in Audiology
Designed to allow students to conduct an in-depth study of an area in health and care that they are particularly interested in, and to enable them to demonstrate skills and knowledge acquired throughout the programme of study. Projects can take several forms and the students are expected to develop cognitive skills through the understanding of the chosen topic area and presentation of technical information.
2. Hearing and Vestibular Rehabilitation
In this module, students will explore the anatomy and physiology of the balance system and introduction to adult complex cases and their management. There will be a focus on the assessments of vestibular function, common vestibular complaints and vestibular rehabilitation as well as best practice assessment and management of tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia and phonophobia.
3.Paediatric Audiology and Objective Testing
This module will provide students with the opportunities to learn assessment, habilitation and rehabilitation strategies in paediatric audiology, taking a holistic view of the needs of deaf children and young people. Will also enable students to critically evaluate and apply aspects of contemporary audiology and healthcare practice, policy, research and education.
4.Healthcare Science Advanced Professional
By the end of the module students will be able to practise as an autonomous professional, applying their knowledge appropriately, exercising their own professional judgement, practising within the legal and ethical boundaries of the role and critically reflecting on and developing their professional practice.
Course Applications
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This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
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