Module details
This module teaches primary health and community workers to provide a safe and effective hearing aid service for adults and children.
Module duration: 3.5 hours online, followed by supervised practice as needed.
Before you start, check that you have completed these modules:
Restricted module
This module is currently being tested and reviewed. It is under restricted access.
Resources you will need
Hearing test:
- Audiometer and noise cancelling headphones
- Quiet room
- Selection of programmable and pre-programmed hearing aids, including different sizes of earmoulds and spare batteries
- Fitting tables for locally available hearing aids
Hearing aid fitting:
- Earmoulds in different sizes
- Spare earmould tube
- Scissors
- Pen
Ling sounds:
- Card showing Ling sounds
- Card to cover tester’s mouth during Ling sounds test
Hearing aid checks/care:
- Listening tube (stetoclip)
- Cleaning kit including brush, wire, cloth
- Container with soapy water and paper towel to clean and dry earmould head
- Hearing aid storage (dehumidifier container)
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