Introduction
Complete Confidence Checkpoint #1 before working through Cases A-K. Each case provides all information at the beginning and is designed to prepare you for Cases L-T. Complete Confidence Checkpoint #2 after working through Cases A-K.
Learning objectives for Cases A through K:
- Students will be able to identify red flags and risk factors from case history review.
- Students will be able to accurately describe an audiogram and categorize speech audiometry results.
- Students will be able to summarize the information provided by the immittance test battery.
- Students will be able to accurately interpret audiological evaluation results.
- Students will be able to generate appropriate recommendations.
Complete Confidence Checkpoint #3 before working through Cases L-T. Each case is representative of a real evaluation where you gather information about the patient and form hypotheses as the appointment progresses. Complete Confidence Checkpoint #4 after working through cases L-T.
Learning objectives for Cases L through T:
- Students will be able to recommend diagnostic tests to complete based on red flags identified in case history review.
- Students will be able to articulate discrepancies between test results.
- Students will be able to integrate test results for differential diagnosis.
- Students will be able to determine appropriate recommendations and referrals.