| Audiología
General Information: The audiologist is an autonomous professional who identifies, evaluates and manages hearing loss and balance disorders. In addition the audiologist: Provides audiologic habilitation for infants/children and audiologic rehabilitation for adults. Selects, prescribes and programs hearing aids and other amplifications systems and assistive communication devices. Prevents hearing loss through education to consumers, selection and fitting of hearing protectors and counseling regarding the effects of noise on the auditory system. Participates in research in the areas of prevention, identification and treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus and disorders of the balance system. Employment Setting: Audiologists are qualified to work in private practice, hospitals and government agencies such as Department of Health, Education and Family Services. Other employment opportunities are available in Federal Programs, Private Institutions and Universities. Academic Description of the Program: The Doctor in Audiology (Au.D.) is a professional entry-level degree. The Program is a four-year, full-time, post-baccalaureate program which includes academic, research and clinical experiences. The academic, research and clinical experiences are guided toward the acquisition of critical knowledge and skills in four areas: foundation of practice, prevention and identification, evaluation and treatment of hearing, and balance disorders. The curriculum also reflects the scientific knowledge, skills, and the use of technology that characterizes the current scope of practice in Audiology. The Program requires the approval of 132 semester credit hours of post-baccalaureate study, and a practicum experience which is equivalent to a minimum of 12 months of full-time, supervised clinical experience. The student has a maximum of 7 years to complete the degree requirements, after initial registration as a first year student. Admission Requirements: Possess a Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited university. Possess a General and Specific Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00. The specific grade point average refers to the 24-27 credits which are pre-requisites for admission into the Audiology Program. Official report of score obtained in the “Examen de Admisión a Estudios de Posgrado” (EXADEP) or in the Graduate Record Examination. (GRE). Both exams must be taken within five calendars years of the application date. Knowledge and comprehension of written and spoken English and Spanish. This will be evaluated during the faculty interview. Interview with the
program’s faculty. Required Documents: Two official transcripts and completed admission application. Complete twenty-four or twenty-seven (24-27) credits on the following areas or their equivalent:
Pre-requisite Courses
** The credits required vary since some of the courses on human development cover lifespan in one 3 credits course, while others cover it in two 3 credits courses. Knowledge and comprehension of written and spoken English and Spanish. This will be evaluated during the faculty interview. Interview with the program’s faculty. Required Documents: § Two official transcripts § Completed Admission form General Requirements: Students must attend the Audiology Program on a full-time basis. Graduation Requirements:
Licensure: In order to practice the profession of Audiology in Puerto Rico it is necessary to obtain a license. The license requirements are to hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in Audiology and to approve the exam offered by the Examining Board in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Speech Therapy of the Department of Health of Puerto Rico. Accreditation: One of the accrediting agencies for the Audiology Profession is the: Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone # (301) 897-5700. The Audiology Program is currently working on preparing the document that must be submitted in order to apply for the accreditation of the Program. Faculty:
Dr. Nydia Santiago, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Director PREREQUISITE COURSES Click below to download convalidation tables. Universidad Católica Universidad del Sagrado Corazón Universidad Carlos Albizu Campos Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez If your university is not listed please submit to the Audiology Program the discriptions of the prerequisite courses for evaluation. Related Sites
www.audiology.org Program Brochure Click here to download the program brochure Audiology Program Slide Show Click here to download the slide show Contact Persons:
Dr. Nydia Santiago, Director Physical Address School of Health Professions
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