2016-2017 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 30, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIS-160 Hearing Healthcare Leg/Ethics


Credits: 2
Contact Hours: Lec 2
This course discusses the role and responsibility of each member of the hearing healthcare team. Emphasis is placed on the professional services provided by Licensed Hearing Instrument Dispensers. Other topics include the requirements for state licensure, and opportunities for employment. Ethical issues and legal responsibilities of the Hearing Instrument Specialist and the agencies and laws concerning the hearing handicapped and the hearing aid industry are presented. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in all first semester HIS courses.