Higher Level Apprenticeship Hearing Aid Dispenser
Earn as you learn... gain the required HCPC registration benchmark to work as a Hearing Aid Dispenser in private practice in the UK
Kick start your career and access this challenging and exciting opportunity in this expanding field
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48 UCAS Points
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or Level 4
Or Level 2 Functional Skills Literacy and Numeracy
Course Summary
You'll combine your work with your employer with training and study, you'll learn your key clinical skills in the work place but also have the opportunity to build your new knowledge and skills you gain whilst at University into practice. The first year of study provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the environment which you work and the wider industry, you'll be fully aware of what it means to be a registered professional and the expectations associated more widely with this. You will study the foundations of the physics of sound but most importantly the anatomy and physiology of the hearing and balance system. You'll begin to recognise the clinical signs and symptoms of various conditions, diseases and illnesses and be able to recognise how these relate to real life examples as well when to refer for a further opinion. Clinically, you'll be able to examine a patients ears, undertake a thorough history and conduct a basic assessment of a patient or client's hearing. You'll learn the basic fundamentals of rehabilitation and the hearing aid technology that is available to support the patient or client. You will be required to undertake a certificate of competence in aural microsuction.
In year two, you'll continue your clinical activity with your employer, as well as gain a deeper understanding of some of the diagnostic tasks available to you but also some of the advanced verification processes which support expert hearing aid fitting. You'll learn about the private sector and their responsibillity, and the legislation that surrounds this. You'll be equipped with the leadership skills to ensure that you are successful in your role as a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser.
Why study to be a Hearing Aid Dispenser at Marjon?
Play an active role and develop your clinical knowledge and skills in the onsite patient facing clinics
Earn whilst you learn, in the familiar work placed environment
Make use of state of the art simulation suites providing access to the best technology enhanced learning opportunities available
Gather feedback and be mentored by our valuable and expert "People Who Use Services" group
Receive expert tuition from specialists from the industry and from around the globe, providing the opportunity for strong international connections
Extensive and structured support in the workplace from the University clinical facilitators but also from your own workplace supervisors and assessors
Modules for this course
Course Snapshot
“ This apprenticeship enables you to progress your knowledge, understanding and proficiency of skills across the field of Hearing Aid Audiology in order for you to ultimately practice safely and effectively as a registered Hearing Aid Dispenser within your employer You'll study a wide range of modules which will deepen your understanding of audiological assessment, intervention and rehabilitation, but above all you'll learn to apply these in the real world environment supported by our expert programme team.”
1st Year
Clinical Practice 1 for Hearing Aid Dispensers
Professionalism and Scope of Practice 1
Applied Clinical Skills for Hearing Aid Dispensers 1
Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Audiovestibular System 1
Applied Hearing Aid Technology and Rehabilitation 1
Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements 1
2nd Year
Clinical Practice for Hearing Aid Dispensers 2
Pathophysiology and Clinical Interventions 2
Professional Autonomy and Clinical Decision Making 2
Applied Hearing Aid Technology, Verification and Rehabilitation 2
Psychology Counselling and Wellbeing 2
Preparing for Registered Practice 2
Please note: This course is subject to validation which means that it is either a new course or that the content is currently being updated. You can apply for this course now while some of the details of the course are being finalised by the University. Please contact the course leader if you would like further information.
This course is perfect if you're curious about...
Why do people with hearing aids not wear them?
What age are we when we can first hear sound?
Why is hearing so important to connect people through communication?
How do your ears help you balance?
What allows the human body to hear?
What causes ringing in your ears and can you stop it?
How you’ll be taught and assessed?
How will you be taught?
The programme is taught in a blended format, you'll study online as well as face to face on campus in short blocks. You'll be taught in real clinic environments both in the practice setting and on the university campus.
How will you be assessed?
You'll be assessed through a combination of written assessment and examination tasks as well as through presentations. You will also be assessed clinically in practice throughout the duration programme, the final assessment is a clinical examination which assesses knowledge and skills across the patient and client journey.
Fees and funding
Fees UK students: ££11,000 paid by the Employer
The Employer will be responsible for the cost of their DBS and occupational health screening prior to admission
Additional costs:
Apprentices may wish to purchase their own kit box for clinical skills which is £20.
Funding available for this course
The fees are covered by your employer and the Government. You will not be required to pay any tuition fees or take out a tuition loan.