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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
DRD 705 | Title:
HEARING LOSS STRATEGIES |
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| Full Title:
Coping Strategies for Hearing Loss |
| Last Reviewed:2/27/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 0 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 0 | Lab Scheduled | 2.00 | 4 min. | Lab Scheduled | 35.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 35.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
Non-Credit
Grading:
Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:
27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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This course provides education and support for adults with hearing loss. Students will learn about hearing technology (cochlear implants and hearing aids), community resources, and overcoming communication challenges.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course provides education and support for adults with hearing loss. Students will learn about hearing technology (cochlear implants and hearing aids), community resources, and overcoming communication challenges.
(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Demonstrate knowledge of hearing loss as it relates to communication challenges, coping strategies, community resources, and treatment options.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of hearing technology that is of benefit to individuals with various types of hearing loss.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe how the anatomy and physiology of the ear relates to various types of hearing loss and applicable corrective technology.
2. Recognize the correlation between audiogram results and communication challenges.
3. Describe the challenges hearing loss presents at home, at work or in the community.
4. Identify hearing technology options.
5. Access computerized programs that are designed to improve listening skills.
6. Identify at least three (3) strategies and/or accommodations to improve communication at home, at work or in the community.
7. Describe the rights of individuals with disabilities under the ADA and related legislation.
8. List at least two (2) resources relevant to individuals with hearing loss.
Topics and Scope
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In an attempt to maintain currency in the field and relevance to course participants, topics will vary from semester to semester, and may include the following:
I. Hearing Loss
A. Basic anatomy and physiology of the ear
B. Audiogram interpretation as it relates to hearing loss and communication
C. Coping with tinnitus
II. Impact of Hearing Loss on Communication and Coping Strategies
A. Home
B. Work
C. Community
III. Accommodations and Advocacy at Work and School
A. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant legislation
B. Advocacy skills
C. Accommodations
IV. Technology
A. Cochlear implants
B. Hearing aids
C. Assistive listening devices
D. Computerized programs to improve listening skills
V. Community Resources
A. Canine Companions for Independence
B. California Telephone Access Program
C. Hearing Loss Association of America
D. Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Assignments:
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1. Class participation
2. Exploration of community resources
3. Practice communication strategies in and outside of class
4. Review written material provided in class
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 40% |
| Communication strategy practice | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
60 - 80% |
| Participation in community resource discussions; attendance and participation in class discussions and activities; review written material provided in class | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
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