Course description
In this course the student will acquire knowledge regarding the Hearing Instrument Practitioner (HIP) scope of practice as it relates to Audiologists and Physicians. The ethics and bylaws of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) that regulates the HIP will be studied. Legal concepts of controlled acts and protected titles will be defined as they are by CHCPBC. Students will learn the distinction between colleges and associations.
Means of assessment
The course evaluation will be consistent with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøÆØÒ»Çø¶þÇø evaluation policy. An evaluation schedule will be provided in the course outline at the beginning of the course.
Midterm exam – 20-30%
Quizzes – 20-40%
Field assignments - 0-10%
Online discussions - 0-10%
Final exam – 20-30%
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the scope of practice for the HIP as it relates to audiologists and physicians;
- Define controlled acts and protected titles of the HIP and the audiologist;
- Discuss the ethics and bylaws of the CHCPBC;
- Outline the advantages for joining professional associations such as HIPSBC;
- Categorize eligibility for funding assistance from 3rd parties; e.g., WorkSafeBC;
- Integrate knowledge in order to refer clients as necessary;
- Synthesize audiometric findings and recommendations in written letters to other health care professionals;
- Outline some of the support groups for the deaf versus the hard of hearing population.
Textbook materials
No textbooks are required for this course.