DIPLOMA IN HEARING, LANGUAGE AND SPEECH (2 YEARS)

DIPLOMA IN HEARING, LANGUAGE AND SPEECH (2 YEARS)

 YEAR – 1 SYLLBUS

1. Basics of Communication Science

• Definition of speech, language, hearing
• Types of communication
• Communication chain
• Introduction to communication disorders

2. Anatomy & Physiology Related to Speech and Hearing

• Anatomy of outer, middle, inner ear
• Central auditory system
• Anatomy of respiratory, phonatory & articulatory systems
• Physiology of hearing
• Physiology of speech production

3. Hearing Science

• Nature of sound, frequency, intensity
• Decibel scale
• Speech acoustics
• Basics of psychoacoustics

4. Introduction to Audiology

• Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) – basics
• Speech Audiometry – basics
• Hearing screening (children & adults)
• Immittance audiometry – introduction

5. Speech Science

• Speech production mechanism
• Phonetics (vowels, consonants, IPA basics)
• Suprasegmental features (intonation, stress)
• Speech perception basics

6. Language Development

• Milestones: 0–6 years
• Cognitive and social aspects of language
• Bilingual language development
• Pre-linguistic and linguistic stages

7. Introduction to Speech & Language Disorders

• Speech sound disorders
• Fluency disorder basics
• Voice disorder basics
• Developmental language disorders
• Language delay

8. Clinical Practicum – Year 1

• Observation of audiology tests
• Observation of speech therapy sessions
• Case history taking practice
• Basic screening practice
• Documentation (case records, reports)

YEAR – 2 SYLLBUS

1. Advanced Audiology

• Detailed PTA & Speech Audiometry
• Immittance testing (tympanometry, reflexes)
• Interpretation of audiograms
• OAE & ABR – basics
• Hearing screening programs

2. Hearing Aids & Assistive Devices

• Types of hearing aids (BTE, ITE, CIC, RIC)
• Hearing aid components & functions
• Earmould types and fitting
• Maintenance & troubleshooting
• Cochlear implant – overview
• Assistive listening devices

3. Speech Disorders: Assessment & Management

• Articulation and phonological disorder therapy
• Fluency therapy strategies
• Voice therapy basics
• Motor speech disorders in children
• Speech problems due to hearing loss

4. Language Disorders: Assessment & Intervention

• Language assessment tools and techniques
• Informal and formal evaluations
• Early intervention strategies
• Expressive & receptive language therapy
• Home-training programs
• Parent counselling

5. Special Populations

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ADHD
• Intellectual disability
• Cerebral palsy
• Multiple disabilities
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) basics

6. Aural Rehabilitation

• Auditory training
• Speech-reading training
• Communication strategies for families
• Classroom-based intervention for hearing-impaired children

7. Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)

• Screening camps
• Awareness programs
• Referral pathways
• Basic record keeping for community work

8. Professional Ethics & Clinical Management

• Code of conduct
• Client confidentiality
• Professional communication
• Clinical documentation standards

9. Clinical Practicum – Year 2

• Conducting basic audiological tests
• Speech and language therapy sessions
• Hearing aid trial & trouble-shooting
• Report writing and therapy planning
• Case presentations