Clinical Audiology III

Prior knowledge in the following areas:

– Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the audiovestibular system

– Basic concepts of impedanciometry, audiometry, suprathreshold tests, and otoacoustic emissions, and their clinical applications

Will be developed using an active, practical, and integrated approach, combining lectures with practical classes. The focus is on developing practical and analytical skills, fostering autonomy and critical thinking.

The practical classes will consist of reviewing and deepening knowledge of audiological assessments through discussion of real and/or simulated cases, as well as exploring clinical reasoning by presenting clinical cases and progressively interpreting audiological test results. Practical sessions will include discussion of proposed clinical scenarios and constructing diagnostic hypotheses based on the available data.

Knowledge acquired will be monitored through the practical classes.

Up to 20% of the classes may be conducted online.

– Consolidate and deepen knowledge of audiological assessments.

– Recognize audiological patterns associated with different types of pathology.

– Critically interpret the results of key audiological tests, including pure-tone and speech audiometry, impedanciometry, otoacoustic emissions, and suprathreshold tests.

– Learn to correlate results from different audiological tests.

– Effectively communicate audiological findings in various contexts.

Presentation and Scheduling of Dates and Assessment Parameters

Review of Audiological Tests: Pure-tone and speech audiometry; Immittance testing: tympanometry and acoustic reflexes; Otoacoustic emissions; Suprathreshold tests

Typical and Atypical Audiological Profiles

Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis in Audiology

Clinical Approach and Communication of Results

Written Assessment

Practical Classes (PL):

Correlation of Results and Clinical Reasoning

Discussion of Integrated Clinical Cases (tests + anamnesis)

Preparation of the Audiological Report

Practical Assessment

Continuous assessment:

The final grade will be the weighted average of the practical evaluation (30%) and the theoretical/practical evaluation (70%), with a minimum passing grade of 9.5 required in each component (mandatory criterion).

Theoretical/Practical Evaluation = 70% of the final grade (80% written exam + 20% case study with report and complete diagnosis). The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is permitted exclusively to support grammatical correction and improvement of textual clarity and coherence in the report. The use of AI to interpret data, elaborate diagnoses, or perform any substantive part of the work is strictly prohibited. If applicable, the report must include an explicit AI usage statement. 

Practical Evaluation = 30% of the final grade. Student performance during practical classes and attendance will be assessed by the supervising instructor, contributing 20% to the practical evaluation grade. The remaining 80% of the PL evaluation corresponds to a final practical exam conducted under the supervision of the course unit’s professors.

Assessment by exam:

The final grade is determined as follows:
Written theoretical-practical exam (70%), covering all course content.
Individual practical exam (30%), conducted under conditions equivalent to the final practical exam in continuous assessment.
A minimum grade of 9.5 (out of 20) is required in each exam.

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