Hearing loss- an overview

This article reviews the different types of hearing loss, the classification of hearing loss, various causes and treatment options.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to prove an overview of hearing loss – different types, classification, causes and treatment.

Editor's comments:
This article is a good refresher on hearing loss. A simple, low cost tests like the finger rub test and whispering test are described. The importance of aural rehabilitation is also mentioned.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The prevalence of hearing loss

2. The classification of hearing loss
3. Causes and clinical features of conductive hearing loss
4. Causes and clinical features of sensorineural hearing loss
5. Screening for hearing loss
6. Component of an audiometric evaluation
7. Management of hearing loss
8. Auditory rehabilitation
9. Assistive devices
10. Cochlear implants.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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