The modules are delivered through blended learning, combining online modules with practical application in clinical placements and face-to-face lectures. The course is split into two phases:
Phase 1 is delivered online with visits to DMU twice in the first eight months for one week at a time. At the close of the eight months there is a week of clinical examinations at the university.
Phase 2 starts immediately and runs for the next 11 months. Over this period, you will have 8 one week sessions spread over the 11 month period. Five of these weeks will be at the university and the remaining 3 will be live sessions online, so there is not a need to come to the university, but you need to be in an environment that is quiet and distraction free with a PC and internet connection.
Applications must be made at least 12 weeks before start of the course.
Application deadlines are as follows:
- Deadline for October entry: 1 July 2024
- Deadline for March entry: 1 January 2025
- Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Conditions of the auditory system
- Basic Acoustics and Psychoacoustics
- Hearing Assessment and Hearing Aids
- Social and Medical models of disability in the auditory rehabilitation process
- Professionalism: Ethics, performance and conduct
- Clinical and practical procedures
- Advanced Audiometric techniques for assessment and special cases
- Human biology and chronic disease that affects hearing and balance
- Research skills: Interpreting and Analysing data, writing scientifically
- Rehabilitation of the complex patients
- Advanced and fine-tuning of clinical skills
- Work-ready skills: time management, legal and financial framework, employability skills and integrated end-point assessment (EPA)
The integrated apprenticeship combines on-programme academic and workplace learning and assessment. Apprentices complete a work-based portfolio called the ‘Practical Proficiency Handbook and Record’, capturing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours developed during the course. This contributes to the EPA and enables apprentices to reflect, plan, and evaluate their development. Training on using portfolio software will be provided.
Final Degree Award:
- Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology from Â鶹ƵµÀ
- Eligibility to apply for statutory registration with the HCPC under the ‘Hearing Aid Dispenser’ category
- Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship (Level 5)
- Eligibility to provide ear cleaning services