TJ Audiology – BSA Certificate in Basic Audiometry – 2 days
- Date: 12th February 2025 — 13th February 2025
- Location: Newbury, Berkshire
- Cost: £575 per person
Audiometry should only be undertaken by those whose job description specifically includes it, and where an employer has identified who is liable in the event of any claim for accident or injury etc.
This 2-day training course by TJ Audiology Training prepares delegates to carry out air conduction and bone conduction audiometry according to BSA procedure. It does not prepare delegates to carry out the masking procedure, and where masking is required, there must be local protocols in place for referral to a suitably qualified audiological professional. Otoscopy shall be carried out by the delegate to decide whether contraindications exist, and/or if there is any doubt about whether the procedure should continue. In such cases referral must be made to a suitably qualified audiological or medical professional.
Suitable for healthcare employees who are not qualified audiologists and are required undertake routine audiometry. Typical delegates include occupational health workers, assistant or associate audiologists, Teachers of the Deaf, GPs and nurses.
- Perform otoscopy reliably and according to BSA recommended procedure
- Identify contraindications for testing
- Reliably undertake audiometry and record results according to BSA recommended procedures
- Carry out Stage A checks and understand the requirements for calibration of equipment
- Operate a sound level meter and measure ambient noise levels (Audiometry only)
- Interpret results and findings
- Identify the need for further testing and onward referrals
- Communicate results and findings to other professionals
A certificate will be awarded upon full attendance of the course, with successful completion of both the practical and written assessment.
For further details email admin@tjaudiology.com
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