Lesson 1Speech audiometry in paediatric patients: SRT, word recognition, age-appropriate materials, signal-to-noise testingLooks at paediatric speech audiometry, covering SRT, speech detection, and word recognition with suitable materials for kids' ages. Deals with presentation levels, masking, and speech-in-noise tests to check real-life communication skills.
Choosing SRT versus SDT in young childrenSelecting age-appropriate word listsLive voice versus recorded speech signalsMasking rules for speech audiometryPediatric speech-in-noise test optionsLesson 2Comprehensive case history: prenatal, perinatal, developmental, infection and ototoxic exposure questionsExplains thorough paediatric case history collection, including prenatal, perinatal, and growth risk factors. Covers infections, ear-damaging medicines, noise risks, and family background, using findings for diagnosis and test plans.
Prenatal and perinatal risk factor questionsDevelopmental milestones and speech historyInfection, ototoxic drug, and NICU exposureFamily history of hearing loss and syndromesSummarizing risks to guide test selectionLesson 3Parent and child interview techniques and functional hearing questionnairesFocuses on building trust with parents and children, organising interviews, and using proven hearing questionnaires. Highlights ways to get reliable details on listening habits at home, school, and noisy places.
Preparing the room and greeting familiesOpen and closed questions for caregiversAge-appropriate child interview strategiesSelecting functional hearing questionnairesScoring and interpreting questionnaire resultsLesson 4Otoscopy: visualisation techniques, identifying cerumen, TM changes, retraction, perforationGoes over paediatric otoscopy skills, like safe ear speculum use, positioning, and lighting. Teaches spotting wax buildup, eardrum colour and features, pulling back, holes, and urgent doctor referral signs.
Preparing the child and caregiver for otoscopySpeculum size, bracing, and safety tipsNormal tympanic membrane landmarksRecognizing cerumen, effusion, and retractionPerforations and red flags for referralLesson 5Test environment and paediatric test accommodations: managing attention, fatigue, scheduling, and breaksDescribes best paediatric test setups, with noise control, kid-friendly rooms, and flexible timing. Includes ways to handle focus, tiredness, worry, and using breaks or split sessions for good test outcomes.
Room setup and ambient noise controlScheduling around naps, meals, and schoolManaging attention, motivation, and anxietyUse of breaks, reinforcement, and rewardsPlanning multi-session test batteriesLesson 6Acoustic reflex testing: ipsilateral and contralateral reflexes, reflex decay, clinical interpretationExplains acoustic reflex tests for children, covering probe placement, sound choices, and ipsilateral/contralateral reflexes. Stresses reflex fading, spotting errors, and linking results with ear pressure and hearing tests.
Probe fit and baseline tympanogram reviewChoosing stimulus frequencies and levelsIpsilateral versus contralateral reflex patternsReflex decay procedures and interpretationClinical case integration and documentationLesson 7Behavioural audiometry for school-age children: conditioned play audiometry (CPA) adaptations, instructions, reinforcement schedulesLooks into behavioural hearing tests for school kids, stressing play-based audiometry and standard methods. Covers directions, reward plans, and adjusting for focus, growth stage, and conduct.
Selecting CPA versus conventional audiometryDesigning engaging play-based response tasksGiving clear, age-appropriate instructionsReinforcement schedules and token systemsManaging inconsistent or false-positive responsesLesson 8Documentation and report writing: clear, actionable reports for families and multidisciplinary teamsGuides writing straightforward, family-focused paediatric audiology reports. Uses simple words, charts, and practical advice for home, school, and health teams, while following legal record rules.
Essential elements of pediatric reportsWriting in clear, family-friendly languageSummarizing audiologic findings and impactEducational and medical recommendationsTemplates, checklists, and legal standardsLesson 9Pure-tone audiometry procedures: transducer selection (earphones vs speakers), masking rules, threshold definitionCovers paediatric pure-tone setup, choosing earphones or speakers, ear-specific tests, and kid-friendly instructions. Reviews threshold finding, masking guidelines, and checks for reliable air and bone conduction results.
Choosing earphones, inserts, or sound fieldConditioning children to the listening taskModified Hughson–Westlake threshold methodWhen and how to apply masking in pediatricsAssessing reliability and repeating doubtful dataLesson 10Tympanometry: types (1, 2, 3, Ad, As), probe selection, interpreting results by ageHandles paediatric tympanometry types, age-based probe tones, and good seal methods. Stresses reading tympanograms and ear canal size in babies and kids, connecting to middle ear health and referrals.
Jerger tympanogram types I, II, III, Ad, As226 vs 1000 Hz probe tones in infantsEar canal volume and seal quality checksInterpreting compliance, pressure, and gradientClinical case examples and documentation
