Ch 1 The Profession Of Audiology Flashcards
Aural Rehabilitation
A combination of otology and speech-language pathology used by the military.
Otology
The medical specialty concerned with diseases of the ear.
Audiology developed from the professions of?
Otology and Speech-language pathology
A founder of audiology, often called the “father of audiology” is?
Dr. Raymond Carhart
Two professional documents that govern the practice of audiology are?
Scope of practice and code of ethics
The entry level degree for the profession of audiology is the?
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
The credential required for the practice of audiology in the United States is?
State License
The two organizations most closely associated with audiology are?
American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
The prevalence of hearing loss increases with
Age
Ear infections in children may cause?
Hearing loss
List three areas that are impacted by hearing loss in adults besides hearing sensitivity.
General health, psychosocial well-being, generated income
The work of audiologists in areas of noise is sometimes called?
Industrial audiology
