Basic Audiometry Learning Manual, Third Edition is designed to provide
students and beginning clinicians with instruction in the art and
science of clinical audiometry techniques. Well-defined learning
outcomes, review of concepts, observation exercises, guided practice,
and review materials serve as catalysts for active learning of concepts
and provide opportunity for utilization of fundamental audiometry
methods. The comprehensive content of the Learning Manual encompasses
the breadth of audiologic evaluation, including history taking and
patient communication, ear canal assessment and management, immittance,
pure-tone testing, masking, speech audiometry, otoacoustic emissions,
patient counseling, and report writing.
Chapters can be taught in a serial fashion, following the sequence of a
typical audiologic evaluation. Alternatively, the order of activities
can be tailored to suit a particular instructional curriculum, or as
individual topics coalesced with immediate goals.
New to the Third Edition
- A new chapter focused on audiometry as a precursor to hearing
treatment
- Updated figures to reflect what learners will experience in modern
clinical practice
- Updated terminology to reflect current clinical practice
- Many new online supplemental materials for instructors to engage their
learners
Key Features
- Learning Outcomes provide students with clear goals for knowledge
and skill-building and provide a foundation for students to evaluate
their progress toward clinical competence outcomes
- Review of Concepts provides a concise examination of the
theoretical knowledge necessary for performance of clinical activities
- Observation challenges students to witness the behavior of
clinical instructors or practicing professionals in the act of
clinical practice
- Guided Practice leads the student through exercises designed to
provide firsthand experience with performing clinical activities
- Reflection and Review provides students with opportunities to
incorporate newfound understanding gained through Observation and
Guided Practice into their theoretical and conceptual knowledge base
through answering reflective and review questions
- A PluralPlus companion website with audiograms for
interpretation and 18 videos of common procedures
