PURPOSE
To equip persons in acquiring adequate understanding and practical skills pertaining to the maintenance, cleaning and troubleshooting of earmoulds and hearing aids through a two-day practical workshop.
REGISTER BEFORE
20 June 2025 for the July 2025 Workshop
COURSE DATES
Completed
ADMISSIONS
Ideal candidates are persons working in audiology practices as receptionists or front desk staff. This course is also suitable for new audiologists seeking improved skills in cleaning and maintenance of earmoulds and hearing aids.
Application requirements:
- Access to a laptop (including webcam and microphone) with high-speed internet.
- Access to an audiology practice in order to complete a portfolio of evidence.
- The programme is offered in English and candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and through writing.
COURSE STRUCTURE & DELIVERY
The course consists of theoretical and practical modules. Students will need to do pre-reading before attending the practical workshop. The course, however, focuses more on the practical applications of the theoretical knowledge.
Assessments primarily focus on the application of knowledge and practical skills. To receive a certificate of completion, a theoretical and practical examination, along with a portfolio of evidence, must be completed successfully.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE & DURATION
Individuals who enrol will be required to do approximately 5 hours of self-study before the two-day practical workshop in Pretoria or Cape Town, South Africa.
The pre-reading material will be available online two weeks before the two-day practical workshop. After the conclusion of the two-day practical workshop, students must complete and submit a portfolio of evidence within one month. A certificate of completion will be issued once all relevant learning activities are completed successfully.
PROGRAMME FEES
Laptop, any associated data costs as well as travel and accommodation (in reference to the practical workshop) are excluded.
MODULES
- Introduction to audiology
- Introduction to hearing aids
- Introduction to hearing aid cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Practical sessions
ENQUIRIES
For more information or to register, feel free to contact us.
Katri Mulder
Training Facilitator
katri.mulder@eduplextraining.com
FAQ
Who should apply?
Persons working in audiology practices or special education schools where there is an established hearing healthcare facility.
What will I learn?
Practical skills in cleaning, maintenance and troubleshooting of hearing aids. It also includes retubing and modifying of earmoulds, exchanging filters, and doing listening checks on hearing aids.
How long will I study?
Individuals who enrol will be required to complete approximately 5 hours of self-study before the two-day practical workshop in Pretoria or Cape Town, South Africa.
The pre-reading material will be available online two weeks before the two-day practical workshop. After the conclusion of the two-day practical workshop, students must complete and submit a portfolio of evidence within one month.
A certificate of completion will be issued once all relevant learning activities are completed successfully.
How much does it cost?
R3’500 per person
*Travel and accommodation for own account.