This online self-study course will focus on the application of audiological practices that support children and youth with varying auditory abilities in educational settings. These practices include screening, assessment, habilitation, counseling, technology, management, ethical conduct and activities that promote family engagement and school multidisciplinary team collaboration. Federal education regulations including IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA, and pertinent case law are emphasized as well as relevant agendas in public school education. This certificate course is delivered in seven modules of recorded lectures on an asynchronous platform. The Educational Audiology Handbook, 4th Edition (2026) is the required textbook for the course. Module 1 must be completed prior to taking the other modules which can be taken in any order.

COURSE OUTLINE: 

Module 1: Foundational Information and Practices 

Two lectures; Read Handbook Chapters 1, 2 & 12

Module 2: Assessment

Three lectures; Read Handbook Chapter 4, 5 & 7

Module 3. Educational Program Considerations, Individual Educational Plans and Advocacy 

Three lectures; Read Handbook Chapters 11, 13 & 14 

Module 4. Auditory Processing Deficits

Two lectures; Read Handbook Chapter 6

Module 5. Hearing Instruments and Remote Microphone Technology

Two lectures; Read Handbook Chapter 8

Module 6. Student Support and Family Partnership

Three lectures; Read Handbook Chapters 3, 9 & 10

Module 7. Service Delivery Considerations, Program Development & Evaluation, Future Directions

Three lectures; Read Handbook Chapters 15, 16, 17 & 18

 

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