Course summary
Studied via via blended learning (online and in-person sessions), this standalone module provides a comprehensive exploration of hearing therapy, focusing on the development of counselling and communication skills essential for audiology practice. Ideal for enhancing your ability to support patients with chronic hearing loss, it deepens your understanding of how effective therapeutic relationships can facilitate informed decision-making and long-term patient well-being. The indicative content of the module includes techniques for counseling individuals with hearing loss, strategies for effective communication and methods for supporting patients in managing chronic conditions. It also covers the role of therapeutic relationships in sustaining positive changes in patients' lives.
Assessment method
This module includes two written assignments, each worth 50% of your final grade. The first is a 2000-word critical analysis of audiological practice, due 6 weeks after the unit ends. The second is a 2000-word reflection on a 15-minute video demonstrating counselling skills, due 8 weeks after the unit ends. Formative feedback will be provided electronically within 3 weeks of submission.
Entry requirements
You must be a clinician in the field of Audiology.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET