- Docente: Andrea Martone
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MED/32
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Speech and Language Therapy (cod. 9080)
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from Jan 08, 2024 to Jan 12, 2024
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module, the student will achieved knowledge about pathophysiology of the ear and hearing function and the diagnostic and therapeutic principles of the most important audiological and otological diseases.
Course contents
Sound physics
Ear anatomy
Hearing physiology
Audiometric tests
Hearing loss
Vestibular schwannoma
Otoacoustic emissions
Auditory brainstem responses
External ear diseases
Middle ear diseases
Inner ear diseases
Central and peripheral vertigo
Hearing loss in children
Hearing aids
Bone conduction hearing aids
Cochlear implant
Facial nerve
Readings/Bibliography
Albera R, Rossi G. Otorinolaringoiatria. Minerva Medica 2021
Prosser S, Martini A. Argomenti di Audiologia. Omega 2013
Teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods
Written + Oral examination
Teaching tools
Powerpoint slides
Office hours
See the website of Andrea Martone