Corso di laurea in Tecniche Audioprotesiche

Acquire knowledge related to the structure and properties, the processes of production and processing, use, testing, quality control technology components and materials aids audioprotesici. Gain the knowledge relating to the application of prosthetic devices. Learning knowledge of oral diseases and disorders of sleep.

Students must achieve the educational objectives envisaged for teaching and in particular:

-they will need to know and understand and be able to apply this knowledge in the field of technology and the materials used in hearing aids.

- they must achieve a good degree of autonomy in solving the problems of patients in choosing the correct device and the best fitting

- they will have to master adequate communication skills to better manage both clinical and technical data concerning their work and the relationship with different types of patients

- will need to know how to manage the information and data of daily professional practice.

Otorhinolaryngology 2. Elements of clinical, objective and instrumental semiotics of salivary glands. Elements of clinical, objective and instrumental semiotics of the oral cavity and of the oropharynx. Paralysis of the VII. Cranial-facial Algias, Headaches, Headaches associated with facial disorders. Physiology of sleep. Sleep disorders. Acute and chronic inflammation of the larynx (acute and chronic laryngitis), diseases of the cervical esophagus, and of the cervical region. Otoscopic pictures.

Hearing aid science and technology 4.

AUDIOPROTHESIC DIAGNOSTICS. Approach to the clinical case, general concepts, theoretical foundations of the acoustic remedy for hypoacsia: the application protocols

Application protocols 1

Hearing aid interview, needs analysis, psychometric questionnaires, hearing aid assessment

Application protocols 2

Audioprosthetic audiometry, proposal of the integrated prosthetic solution (device + accessories), definition of objectives and rehabilitation plan, sharing with beneficiaries and care givers

Application protocols 3

Choice of independent or proprietary predictive algorithms of auditory dynamics

Initial fitting and verification of the fitting

Use of the analyzer (electronic ear) in standard coupler

Verification of "in vivo" fitting

REM AutoREM, RECD tests

Application protocols 4

Signal processing algorithms and their use

Multi-channel compression
Feedback management
Frequency lowering
Noise reduction
Microphone directionality

Application protocols 5

Evaluation of outcomes

Audibility
Comfort
Understanding in quiet and noise
Listening in the reverb
Listening from a distance
Spatial localization
Efficiency and ease of use

Complex clinical cases

Unilateral hearing loss
Hearing loss on ski slope
Hearing loss with abnormal audiometric profiles
Hearing loss and comorbidities

Science and Technology. Chemical bond and its significance in materials science. Structure of crystalline and amorphous materials. Defects in crystalline solids. Solid solutions.
One and two-components phase diagrams. Hints on three-components phase diagrams.
Mechanical properties of the materials. Ceramics: structure, preparation and properties.
Metals, ferrous and non-ferrous alloys: structure, preparation and properties
Polymeric materials and polymers used for audioprotesic purposes: structure, preparation and properties.

Frontal lessons with mandatory attendance of 70% of each module

Written test.  Check the teachers' instructions on the individual module sheets

The final grade, expressed out of 30, will be made up of the weighted average of the individual assessments of the teachers, provided that all the assessments are equal to or higher than 18/30.

The exam, in addition to verifying the knowledge and understanding of the topics covered, aims to verify the skills related to both the objectives and the expected learning outcomes.