Introduction to hearing and visual impairments

llogo1326  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to hearing and visual impairments
4.00 credits
45.0 h
Q1
Language
French
Main themes
Tonal and vocal audiometry, central auditory tests. Impedancemetry. Otoemissions and short description of evoked auditory potential. Clinical presentation of auditory deficiencies. Participation in otological consultations.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 To learn methods of investigation in hearing. Physiopathology of pathologies of the ear and auditory paths. Medical, surgical and audioprosthetic treatment of deafness.
 
Content
Auditory and vestibular deficit:
Tonal and vocal audiometry, central auditory tests, impedancemetry, otoemissions and short description of evoked auditory potential. Description and clinical presentation of auditory and vestibular deficiencies, pathology of the outer, middle and inner ear. Medical, surgical and prosthetic treatment of different kinds of deafness and pathology of the auditory paths. Video presentation of a clinical otological examination and surgical otological procedures. Participation in otological consultations.
Visual deficit:
The frequent visual disorders relevant for speech therapist will be presented. Their treatments will be discussed. Functional and organic amblyopia. Refraction and media troubles. Strabismus. Nystagmus. Deficiencies of color vision. Pathologies of central visual field. Pathologies of peripheric visual field. Lesions of anterior and posterior visual pathways. Lesions of pathways involved in the reconstruction of visual image: parieto-occipital and temporo-occipital. Deficiencies of eye movements: oculomotor alignment and eye movements.
Teaching methods
Oral lessons, based on a powerpoint file, shared with students on Moodle and / or Teams; video or remote testimonials from patients. Possibility of participating in medical consultations on request.
Evaluation methods
MCQ and / or short open questions (depending on the number of registrants)
Other information
Prerequisites : Anatomy and physiology of hearing. Assessment : Written examination. Support : Slides. Supervision : Lecturers accessible at class time.
Teaching materials
  • Copie des dias remise au cours et sur Moodle
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Psychology and Education : Speech and Language Therapy