Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids (within-the-ear, behind-the-ear and other types) are the focus of this lecture.
Cochlear Implants
This lecture covers the history and background of Cochlear implants as well as the questions of why, who and how.
Communicating with the Hearing Impaired
The final lecture in this series covers communication tactics, communication breakdowns and hearing testing centres for adults and children.
Lectures
Introduction to Hearing Loss
The first lecture introduces hearing impairment, the incidence of hearing loss and the NSW SWISH program.
Anatomy of the Ear
The Anatomy of the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear are covered in this lecture.
Causes of Hearing Loss
Various causes of hearing loss in the outer, middle and inner ear as well as hair cells are covered in the third lecture.
Types of Hearing Loss
The fourth lecture covers conductive, middle ear infection, sensorineural and mixed hearing loss.
Problems Encountered by the Hearing Impaired
Audiograms are covered in this lecture as well as some of the problems encountered by the hearing impaired.
Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids (within-the-ear, behind-the-ear and other types) are the focus of this lecture.
Cochlear Implants
This lecture covers the history and background of Cochlear implants as well as the questions of why, who and how.
Communicating with the Hearing Impaired
The final lecture in this series covers communication tactics, communication breakdowns and hearing testing centres for adults and children.