Introduction to Audiology Flashcards

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the profession concerned with the disorders of hearing and the rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairment.

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Audiology

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a specialist in the study of hearing and hearing disorders, the assessment of hearing loss, and the rehabilitation of people with hearing impairment.

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Audiologist

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3
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1st graduate degree in audiology in the U.S. was in

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1946 at Northwestern University

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4
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is credited for coining the term “audiology”

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Stanley Nowak

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5
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hearing aid system hearing devices. blinking light @ door

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Amplification

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6
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lip reading therapy training learning how to adjust.

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Aural Rehab

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7
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removal of ear wax.

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Cerumen Removal

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8
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learning how to manage the sound.

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Tinnitus Management

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9
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where the largest number of audiologists are employed

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Medical Audiology

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10
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Medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat

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Otolaryngology

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11
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Medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of ear disease
Relationship between audiologists and Otologist

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Otology

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