Studied via via blended learning (online and in-person sessions), this standalone module provides a comprehensive exploration of hearing therapy, focusing on the development of counselling and communication skills essential for audiology practice. Ideal for enhancing your ability to support patients with chronic hearing loss, it deepens your understanding of how effective therapeutic relationships can facilitate informed decision-making and long-term patient well-being.
The indicative content of the module includes techniques for counseling individuals with hearing loss, strategies for effective communication and methods for supporting patients in managing chronic conditions. It also covers the role of therapeutic relationships in sustaining positive changes in patients' lives.
This is a level 7 module (equivalent level of study to a postgraduate or masters degree) worth 30 credits.
Module tutor(s): Dr Helen Pryce-Cazalet