Clinical Audiology: An Introduction

Preface
Contributors
Acknowledgments
1. The Profession of Audiology in the United States
	Learning Objectives
	What Is an Audiologist?
	What Is an Audiologist’s Role?
	Where Do Audiologists Practice?
	Relation to Other Professions
	The Evolution of Audiology
	Professional Requirements
	Summary
	Discussion Questions
	Resources
	Organizations
I: Hearing and its Disorders
	2. The Nature of Hearing
		Learning Objectives
		The Nature of Sound
		The Auditory System
		How We Hear
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	3. The Nature of Hearing Disorder
		Learning Objectives
		Degree and Configuration of Hearing Sensitivity Loss
		Ear Specificity of Hearing Disorder
		Type of Hearing Loss
		Timing Factors Impacting the Hearing Disorder
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	4. Causes of Hearing Disorder
		Learning Objectives
		Auditory Pathology
		Conductive Hearing Disorders
		Sensory Hearing Disorders
		Neural Hearing Disorders
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
II: Audiologic Diagnosis
	5. Introduction to Audiologic Diagnosis
		Learning Objectives
		The First Question
		The Audiologist’s Challenges
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	6. Audiologic Diagnostic Tools: Pure-Tone Audiometry
		Learning Objectives
		Equipment and Test Environment
		The Audiogram
		Establishing the Pure-Tone Audiogram
		Audiometry Unplugged: Tuning Fork Tests
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	7. Audiologic Diagnostic Tools: Speech Audiometry
		Learning Objectives
		Speech Audiometry
		Uses of Speech Audiometry
		Speech Audiometry Materials
		Clinical Applications of Speech Audiometry
		Predicting Speech Recognition
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	8. Audiologic Diagnostic Tools: Immittance Measures
		Learning Objectives
		Immittance Audiometry
		Instrumentation
		Measurement Technique
		Basic Immittance Measures
		Principles of Interpretation
		Clinical Applications
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	9. Audiologic Diagnostic Tools: Physiologic Measures
		Learning Objectives
		Auditory Evoked Potentials
		Summary
		Otoacoustic Emissions
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	10. The Test-Battery Approach to Audiologic Diagnosis
		Learning Objectives
		Determination of Auditory Disorder
		The Test-Battery Approach in Adults
		The Test-Battery Approach in Pediatrics
		Different Approaches for Different Populations
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	11. Communicating Audiometric Results
		Learning Objectives
		Talking to Patients
		Writing Reports
		Making Referrals
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
III: Audiologic Treatment
	12. Introduction to Audiologic Treatment
		Learning Objectives
		The First Questions
		The Audiologist’s Challenges
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	13. Audiologic Treatment Tools: Hearing Aids
		Learning Objectives
		Hearing Instrument Anatomy
		Hearing Instrument Physiology
		Consideration for Hearing Aid Options
		Special Considerations: Conductive Hearing Loss and Single-Sided Deafness
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	14. Audiologic Treatment Tools: Implantable Hearing Technology
		Learning Objectives
		Cochlear Implants
		Bone-Conduction Implants
		Middle Ear Implants
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	15. Audiologic Treatment Tools: Hearing Assistive and Connectivity Technologies
		Learning Objectives
		The Challenges of Complex Environments
		Hearing Assistive Technology
		Telecommunication Access Technology
		Assistive Listening Devices
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	16. Audiologic Treatment: The Hearing Aid Process
		Learning Objectives
		Hearing Aid Selection and Fitting
		Orientation, Counseling, and Follow-Up
		Assessing Outcomes
		Post-Fitting Rehabilitation
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
	17. Different Treatment Approaches for Different Populations
		Learning Objectives
		Adult Populations
		Pediatric Populations
		Other Populations
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
IV: Vestibular System Function and Assessment
	18. Introduction to Balance Function and Assessment
		Learning Objectives
		The Vestibular System
		Disorders of Dizziness and Balance
		The Balance Function Test Battery
		The Test Battery in Action
		Summary
		Discussion Questions
		Resources
Glossary
Appendix A: Audiology Scope of Practice: American Academy of Audiology
Appendix B: Audiology Standards of Practice: American Academy of Audiology
Appendix C: Answers to Discussion Questions
Index