- Docente: Antonio Pirodda
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/32
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Antonio Pirodda (Modulo 1) Paolo Farneti (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Speech and Language Therapy (cod. 8478)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the patho-physiology of the ear and of the hearing function, ability to distinguish the principles of diagnosis and treatment of the related affections. Knowledge of the audiometric techniques in adult and pediatric age.
Course contents
Patho-physiology of external, middle and inner ear. Hearing aids. Child deafness. Cochlear implants. Audiometric techniques. Patho-physiology of the vestibular system.
Readings/Bibliography
Deepenings in:
O. Schindler, R. Albera. Audiologia e F oniatriaEdizioni Minerva Medica, 2003.
G. Rossi - R. Albera. Otorinolaringoiatria. Edizioni Minerva Medica III Edizione, 2013.
M. Barbara. Manuale di Otorinolaringoiatria, Tomo I, See, Firenze, 2006
Teaching methods
Power point, guided research activities
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Teaching tools
PC
Office hours
See the website of Antonio Pirodda
See the website of Paolo Farneti