Course Summary
This course is designed to provide an overview of hearing loss in children, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Students will learn about the impact of hearing loss on language development and communication, as well as strategies for supporting children with hearing loss in educational and social settings.Key Learning Points
- Understand the causes and types of hearing loss in children
- Learn about diagnostic tools and treatment options
- Explore the impact of hearing loss on language development and communication
- Develop strategies for supporting children with hearing loss in educational and social settings
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the causes and types of hearing loss in children
- Develop strategies for supporting children with hearing loss in educational and social settings
- Gain insights into the impact of hearing loss on language development and communication
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of hearing loss is required
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Speech and Language Processing
- Child Development
- Audiology: Foundations and Clinical Applications
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Professor of Audiology
- Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Related Books
Description
Approximately 2 to 3 out of 1000 children in the United States are born with a significant hearing loss. Early identification and intervention of hearing loss is crucial to children’s lifelong learning outcomes. It is well documented that later identification of hearing loss can lead to significant delays in children’s speech, language, literacy, social and emotional development.
Knowledge
- Identify components of ear anatomy.
- Interpret an audiogram to identify the type and degree of hearing loss.
- Describe non-surgical and surgical interventions for children identified with permanent hearing loss.
- Identify components of the vestibular system.
Outline
- Week 1: Ear Anatomy
- Course Introduction
- Ear Anatomy
- Ear Anatomy - Part 2
- Otoscopic Examination
- Cerumen Impaction
- Acute Otitis Externa
- Acute Otitis Media
- Otitis Media with Effusion
- Cholesteatoma
- Tympanic Membrane Perforations
- Welcome and Syllabus
- Lecturer: Nadine Ibrahim
- Acknowledgements
- Help us learn more about you!
- Lecturer: Lauren Bohm, MD
- Lecturer: Emily Marchiano, MD
- Module 1 Course Readings
- Module 1 Pretest
- Module 1 Quiz
- Week 2: Hearing Loss and Assessments
- Hearing Physiology
- Basics of Audiological Evaluation: Objective Measures
- Basics of Audiological Evaluation: Subjective Measures
- Basics of Audiogram Interpretation
- Types of Hearing Loss
- Case Examples
- Lecturer: Anita Vereb, PhD
- Module 2 Course Readings
- Module 2 Pretest
- Module 2 Quiz
- Week 3: Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Impact on Speech and Language Development
- Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI): 1-3-6 Guidelines
- Risk Factors for Progressive Hearing Loss - Ototoxicity
- Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Interview
- Safe Listening Habits
- Basics of Speech and Language Development
- Case Discussion: Speech and Language Delays
- Developmental Assessment
- Evaluation of Speech and Language
- Genetics of Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Impact on Speech and Language Development
- Communication Options for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Lecturer: Jaynee Handelsman, PhD
- 2019 Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Interventions
- Additional Risk Factors for Progressive Hearing Loss - EVA
- Additional Risk Factors for Progressive Hearing Loss - Congenital Cytomegalovirus
- Lecturer: Tiffany Munzer, MD
- Module 3 Course Readings
- Module 3 Pretest
- Week 4: Interventions for Hearing Loss
- Hearing Aids
- Hearing Aids - Part 2, Bone Conduction Hearing Devices
- Cochlear Implants - Part 1
- Cochlear Implants - Part 2
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Hearing Assistive Technology
- Educational Programming Options
- Educational Accommodations and Supports
- Interview with Drs. McKee and Zazove
- Lecturer: Heidi Slager, AuD
- Next Video: Andrew Hashikawa interviews Philip Zazove and Michael McKee
- Module 4 Course Readings
- Module 4 Pretest
- Module 4 Quiz
- Week 5: Pediatric Vestibular System/Balance
- Vestibular Disorders in Children
- Balance System Overview
- Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Vestibular Loss
- Etiologies of Vestibular Loss in Children
- Vestibular Referral
- Vestibular Physical Therapy Strategies
- Vestibular Assessment Tools
- Tools for Evaluation Balance Function and DVA in Children
- Assessment of Handicap
- Rotary Chair Testing
- Caloric Testing
- Videonystagmography (VNG)
- Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT)
- Vestibular Physical Therapy
- Case Examples
- Red Flags for Referral: Pediatric Vestibular Clinic
- Week 5 Course Readings
- Claim Continuing Medical Education Credits
- Congratulations on Completing the Course!
- Course feedback
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online!
- Module 5 Pretest
- Module 5 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews for Hearing Loss in Children course on Coursera. Students found the course to be informative and engaging. Many appreciated the real-life examples and case studies provided throughout the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Real-life examples and case studiesPros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course material
- Real-life examples and case studies used throughout the course
- Great course for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals working with children with hearing loss
- Instructors are knowledgeable and responsive to students' questions
- Course materials are well-organized and easy to follow
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course to be too basic
- The course content may not be applicable to all countries
- Some students experienced technical issues with the website
- No certificate offered for completing the course for free
- Some students would have liked more interaction with other students
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