Elements of Audiology: A Learning Aid with Case Studies - Softcover

Martin, Frederick N.; Clark, John Greer

 
9780205486960: Elements of Audiology: A Learning Aid with Case Studies
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0205486967 ISBN 13: 9780205486960
Publisher: Pearson, 2006

Synopsis

Written by the authors of the best-selling Introduction to Audiology, this review manual uses illustrative case histories and review-and-question style to give students feedback on their level of understanding about audiology before they enter the examination process. 

 

Designed to accompany any audiology textbook or set of lecture notes, this text gives students a brief overview of twenty different topics in audiology, followed by a series of questions with answers. It employs different learning strategies such as matching, labeling, and outlining. Solving a series of case studies with the audiometric and historical information provided helps students access higher levels of learning.

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From the Back Cover

Designed as a study aid to complement any audiology text, this manual offers students the opportunity to assess their knowledge of important ideas in the field. Loaded with case studies, concept summaries, and a variety of review questions, Elements of Audiology offers a complete range of exercises to facilitate learning.

Features

  • Each unit in Part I presents a brief overview of a key topic in audiology followed by an assortment of questions testing content mastery.
  • Matching, labeling, and outlining exercises, as well as multiple-choice questions check basic understanding and require students to employ reasoning skills.
  • Fifteen case studies in Part II supply practical experience in interpreting patient histories and audiometric findings and allow students to apply, synthesize, and generalize their knowledge.
  • Answer keys and model diagnoses provide immediate feedback about the level of understanding of the material.

    A useful tool for students enrolled in introductory, clinical, or diagnostic courses or preparing for certification and licensure exams, Elements of Audiology is a worthwhile companion for anyone searching for a concise review of and additional practice in audiology.

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    Publisher
    Pearson
    Publication date
    2006
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0205486967
    ISBN 13 
    9780205486960
    Binding
    Paperback
    Number of pages
    256