Paediatric Audiology

To equip persons in acquiring adequate understanding and practical skills pertaining to diagnostic hearing tests and hearing aid fittings in children, through an interactive online learning approach.

Ideal candidates are people working with children in a healthcare facility.

Candidates will be required to complete an entry examination to determine whether basic audiological principles pertaining to adult hearing tests and hearing aid fittings are clearly understood.

Application requirements:

• Access to a laptop (including webcam and microphone), with high-speed internet.
• The programme is offered in English and candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and through writing.

The programme consists of 4 modules where all learning activities are presented through an online virtual classroom.

The programme is offered as a part-time, distance learning programme. The pace of learning is mostly self-directed with interaction sessions with online tutors. Online tutors and academic support staff guide students to complete the programme within the suggested time frame and provide academic support.

Students write examinations at home or at work whilst, a dedicated assessor observes and analyses the physical surroundings and online activities.

5 hours of study per week over a period of 5 months.

Upon completion of all online activities, students attend a (5-day, South Africa) or (10-day, International) practical workshop, presented in Pretoria, South Africa. During the practical training, theoretical content is revised and practical sessions are undertaken in the presence of experienced paediatric audiologists. A final practical examination needs to be completed.

*Study breaks are scheduled over Easter and Christmas holiday season.

A Certificate of Completion is issued once all relevant learning activities are completed successfully.

* Terms and Conditions are included on the website and form part of the registration process.

For more information or to register, feel free to contact us.

Dorette Swiegers
Academic Co-ordinator
dorette.swiegers@eduplextraining.com