Objective After completion of this course the students should be able to

  • Identify different types of hearing aids and explain their components
  • Carry out Electro-acoustic measurement and categorize the hearing aids accordingly
  • Describe different signal processing strategies and their relevance in different listening conditions
  • Cross check whether the hearing aids meet the standards

Objective After studying the paper the students are expected to realize the following:

  • Explain the effects of noise on various systems in the body, with special reference to auditory system
  • Select appropriate test/s and assess the effects of occupational noise.
  • Independently assess various kinds of noise in the environment and its possible effects.
  • Identify people at-risk of developing occupational hearing loss and plan effective hearing conservation program.
  • Assess eligibility for compensation in individuals with NIHL.