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High-quality audiology training

e-Audiology supports the professional development of qualified healthcare professionals who work within audiology services.

A top-quality audiology course

The knowledge sessions cover a wide range of audiology topics, such as anatomy, acoustics, hearing testing, management of hearing loss and auditory interventions. The high-quality content includes many interactive elements such as photos, animations and self-assessment exercises, which help to reinforce learning and understanding.

Using e-Audiology, you can build your understanding on key topics in preparation for practical work, other training or simply to refresh and expand your knowledge. All learning sessions have been written and quality assured by leading clinical experts in the UK. So, the content meets the highest standards.

Easy online access

You can access e-Audiology online, studying at work, home or even on the move. This audiology programme is a collaboration between the UK Department of Health’s National Audiology Programme and Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare.

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Course content

e-Audiology is split into three modules to meet the needs of different healthcare professionals. Each module is divided into smaller e-learning sessions.

Pathway Support Module

This module equips you with the underpinning knowledge associated with hearing assessment and rehabilitation that is required of an audiology assistant or support worker.

Voluntary workers, education professionals, social care staff and trainee associates may also benefit from this e-learning.

Topic: General Skills

The Work of the Audiology Department
Professional Groups and their Professional Roles
Teamworking
Health and Safety in Audiology
Infection Control Issues
Confidentiality, Equality and Diversity
Consultation Skills
Personal and Professional Development

Topic: Anatomy and Physiology

This covers the essential knowledge of anatomy and physiology in audiology:

Anatomy and Physiology of the Outer Ear
Otoscopy Skills
Anatomy and Physiology of the Middle Ear
Anatomy of the Inner Ear
Physiology of the Inner Ear
Basic Nerve Conduction
Anatomy of Neural Pathways
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nose, Sinus and Throat
Anatomy and Physiology of the Balance Organs
Effects of Vision and Proprioception on Balance

Topic: Audiology Acoustics and Psychoacoustics

This covers the key scientific concepts used in audiology:

Sound Waves
The Decibel Scale
Introduction to the Sound Level Meter
Measurement of Sound
Speech Production and Perception
Perception of Sound
Sound Localisation
Tuning Forks (including tests)
Recruitment

Topic: Pure Tone Audiometry

This covers the principles of testing hearing in adults:

Introduction to the Audiometer
The Audiogram Form
Defining and Understanding Hearing Thresholds
Calibration and Care of Equipment
Test Environment
Pre-test Assessment and Information
AC and BC Audiometry
The Need to Mask
Recording and Reporting Audiometry Results

Topic: Pathology, Symptoms and Management Options of Ear and Related Conditions

This covers a range of audiological disorders and their management:

Pathology, Symptoms and Management of Conditions of the Pinnae
Pathology, Symptoms and Management: Auditory Canal Conditions
Pathology, Symptoms and Management of Cholesteatoma
Recognising Outer Ear and Tympanic Membrane Conditions/Otoscopy
Pathology and Symptoms: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Otitis Media
Management of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Otitis Media
Pathology, Symptoms and Management of Middle Ear Conditions
Pathology, Symptoms and Management of Hearing Losses
Ménière's Disease: Cause and Presenting Symptoms
Ménière's Disease: Management Options
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and its Management

Topic: Hearing Loss, Communication and Hearing Conversation

This covers the communication needs of audiology patients:

Living with Hearing Loss
Deaf Awareness
Tinnitus
Introduction to Sign Language
Communication Tactics
The Hearing-impaired Outpatient: Ways to Improve the Experience
Hearing Conservation and Noise Protection
Assistive Technology in Audiology
Realistic Expectations for Hearing Aid Performance

Topic: Auditory Intervention

This covers the underpinning knowledge required for managing hearing loss through the use of hearing aid technologies:

The Range of Hearing Aids
Digital Hearing Aid Technology
Hearing Aid Features
The Ear Piece
Impression Taking and Contraindications
Hearing Aid Selection and Prescriptive Formulae
Hearing Aid Fitting
The Test Box
Real Ear Measures
Hearing Aid Maintenance and Repairs
Implantable Devices

Topic: Screening and Diagnostic Investigations

This covers a range of audiological assessment tools used with adults and children:

Diagnostic Audiograms and Uncomfortable Loudness Levels
Tympanometry Equipment and Testing
Understanding Tympanometry Results
Otoacoustic Emissions
Distraction Test
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry
Speech Discrimination Tests: Paediatric and Adult
Co-operative and Performance Testing in the Under Fives
Evoked Response Audiometry
Screening for Hearing Loss in Childhood
Adult Screening
Balance Investigations: Excluding the Caloric Test
The Caloric Test
Other Advanced Diagnostic Tests
Case Histories 1: Effect of Results on Each Other
Case Histories 2: Effect of Vestibular Results on Each Other
Vestibular Rehabilitation

Audiology in Primary Care Module

Topic: Audiology in Primary Care

This module is for primary care professionals who are caring for people with common audiological problems, such as balance problems, ear wax, tinnitus and hearing impairment. The aim is to improve the recognition of key symptoms, management and referral pathways.

The module covers:

Methods of Wax Removal
Hearing Difficulties in Primary Care
Tinnitus in Primary Care
Dizziness and Imbalance in Primary Care

Service Transformation Module

This module helps to raise awareness of systems and tools available in audiology services, such as the Patient Management System and the Quality Enhancement Tool.

Topic: Open Ear Technology

This covers open canal fittings and associated practices, namely:

Open Ear Technology
Verifying the Fitting
Assessing the Outcomes of Hearing Rehabilitation

Topic: Quality Enhancement Tool

This explains how the Quality Enhancement Tool system works, including the inputs that are required, the knowledge management system and the benefits for audiology departments:

Quality Enhancement Tool: Basics and Benefits
Quality Enhancement Tool: Completing a Census and Viewing the Results

For a full list of all the modules and sessions for our programmes, please go to: http://portal.eintegrity.org/catalogue

Free trial sessions

Below, you can complete some sample e-learning sessions for free. See how the e-learning works and how the interactive features enhance knowledge and understanding.

Just click on the play button to view each session.

Tympanometry Equipment and Testing

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This session introduces the tympanometer and explains its features as well as the principles of tympanometry. It explores when tympanometry would be used and how to perform the test on a subject with normal ears and hearing.

Anatomy of the Inner Ear

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This session describes the anatomy of the inner ear, excluding the balance system. It looks at the inner and outer hair cells and their differences, and the fluids contained in the inner ear. The session uses animation and images to show users what the inner ear looks like.

Testimonials

e-Audiology is an ideal resource for supporting and improving NHS audiology pathways, particularly those delivered by audiology assistants and support practitioners. The project provides an interactive learning environment which promotes maximum educational gain for the users.

Adrian Davis OBE, Clinical Champion for e-Audiology