Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:

  • The student will be able to discuss the requirements in processing calls from a person who is Deaf or hard of hearing.

  • The student will be able to differentiate between different kinds of hearing aids.

  • The student will be able to list three types of hearing aids.

  • The student will be able to explain cochlear implants.

  • The student will be able to explain the controversy surrounding cochlear implants in the Deaf community.

  • The student will be able to explain implanted devices which help with hearing loss.

  • The student will be able to discuss assisted listening devices used by persons who are hard of hearing or Deaf.

  • The student will be able to explain different types of phones used by persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

  • The student will be able to discuss closed captioning on television programs.

Course Content

    1. Course Information

    2. Learning Objectives

    3. TDD Refresher - Technologies Worksheet

    1. Introduction

    2. Most of Us Take Calling 911 for Granted. That Needs to Change

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Hearing Aids.pdf

    2. How Hearing Aids Work

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Cochlear Implants

    2. How A Cochlear Implant Works by Advanced Bionics

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Implanted Devices

    2. How the Cochlear™ Baha® Connect System Works

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Assistive Listening Devices.pdf

    2. Hearing Assistive Technology at the Movies

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

About this course

  • Free
  • 34 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content