Aims and Objectives

Aims

In order to increase the manpower in the field of Audiology, imparting professional training through various short and long term training programs of diploma, graduate and postgraduate level. Further to offer a whole range of clinical services, it includes prevention of hearing loss, assessment of hearing, selection and fitment of hearing devices, provision of custom ear moulds and rehabilitation of the individuals with hearing impairment. In addition, research activities are promoted in the field of Audiology in order to keep abreast with the rest of the world.

Objectives

The major objectives of the Department of Audiology are to impart professional training, render clinical services, conduct research and educate the public on issues related to hearing impairment.

Faculty Members / Staff

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	Dr. Prawin Kumar Associate Professor and Head Ph Off : 2502587/2190 Email: prawinaudiology@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. P. Manjula Professor of Audiology & Dean (Research and Development) Ph Off : 2502183 Email: manjulap@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Animesh Barman Professor of Audiology Ph Off : 2502181 Email: animeshbarman@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Ajith Kumar U Professor of Audiology Ph Off : 2502180 Email: ajithkumar@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Sandeep.M Professor of Audiology Ph Off : 2502230 Email: msandeepa@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Sujeet Kumar Sinha Associate Professor of Audiology Ph Off : 2502361 Email: sujeetaudiology@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. N. Devi Associate Professor Ph Off : 2502359 Email: deviaiish@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Niraj Kumar Singh Associate Professor of Audiology Ph Off : 2502582 Email: nirajkumarsingh@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. C. Geetha Associate Professor Ph Off : 2502352 Email: geethac@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Chandni Jain Associate Professor Ph Off : 2502358 Email: chandni.aud@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. N. M. Mamatha Assistant Professor in Audiology Ph Off : 2502197 Email: mamathanm@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Sreeraj K Assistant Professor in Audiology Ph Off : 2502586 Email: sreerajkonadath@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Prashanth Prabhu P Assistant Professor in Audiology Ph Off : 2502579 Email: prashanthprabhu@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. K.V. Nisha Scientist B Ph Off : 2502581 Email: nishakv@aiishmysore.in
	Mrs. Sahana P Assistant Professor Email: sahanap@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. P. Jawahar Antony Assistant Professor Email: jawaharantony@aiishmysore.in
	Mr. Prajeesh Thomas Assistant Professor Email: prajeesh@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Ramadevi Audiologist Grade I Ph Off : 0821 2502282 Email: ramadevi@aiishmysore.in
	Mr. Darga Baba Fakruddin Audiologist Grade I Ph Off : 0821 2502281 Email: babaaudiology@aiishmysore.in
	Ms. Revathi K.R Clinical Supervisor Ph Off : 0821 2502281 Email: revathi@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Sharath Kumar K.S Audiologist/SLP Grade II Ph Off : 0821 2502282 Email: sharathkumarks08@aiishmysore.in
	Ms. Jyothi S Audiologist/SLP Grade II Ph Off : 0821 2502704 Email: jyothis@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Vikas M D Audiologist/SLP Grade.II Ph Off : 0821 2502767 Email: vikasmdaud@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Megha Audiologist/SLP Grade.II Ph Off : 0821 2502281 Email: meghajp11@aiishmysore.in
	Dr. Arun Raj K Audiologist/SLP Grade.II Ph Off : 0821 2502281 Email: nahularun@aiishmysore.in
	Ms. Dhanalakshmi T Audiologist/SLP Grade.II Ph Off : 0821 2502280 Email: dhanalakshmi@aiishmysore.in
	Mr. Nagaraju B Audiologist/SLP Grade.II Ph Off : 0821 2502281 Email: bnagaraju@aiishmysore.in
	Mr. Vivek A Prosthetic Dental Mechanic Ph Off : 0821 2502188 Email: vivek@aiishmysore.in
	Mr. Mahadeva Prasad Ear Mould Technician Ph Off : 0821 2502188 Email: mprasad@aiishmysore.in
	Mr. Jitendra Ear Mould Technician Ph Off : 0821 2502283 Email: jitu1224@gmail.com
	Mr.Subramanya M N Laboratory Assistant Ph Off : 0821 2502281 Email: Subramanya@aiishmysore.in
	Ms. Dakshayini K Laboratory Assistant Ph Off : 0821 2502281 Email: Dakshayini.K@aiishmysore.in
	Mr. Chetan R Assistant Grade II Ph Off : 0821 2502281 Email: chetanaiish@aiishmysore.in

Activities

The department is involved in Training, Providing clinical services, Undertaking research activities, Extension activities and Public education activities.

Training

The faculty of the department are involved in conducting various short-term and long-term training programs. They are:

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship
• Ph.D in Audiology
• M.Sc. (Audiology)
• Provide soft core and open elective subjects for allied and other discipline at masters level
• B.Sc (Speech & Hearing)
• B. ASLP and DECSE (HI)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Neuro Audiology
• Diploma in Hearing Aid & Earmold Technology
• Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech Sciences
• Diploma in Teaching Young (Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
• B.S.Ed (Hearing Impairment)
• M.S.Ed (Hearing Impairment)
• Short-term training courses
• Refresher courses / Seminars/ Workshops
• Guidance for weekly journal clubs and clinical conferences

Clinical Services

The department offers a whole range of clinical services, to individuals starting from a few days old to elderly. The activities include prevention of hearing loss, assessment of hearing, selection and fitment of hearing devices, provision of custom ear molds and rehabilitation of the individuals with hearing impairment. These services may be broadly categorized as hearing evaluation and audiological management.

1. Hearing evaluation:

Hearing evaluation involves a detailed assessment of hearing. The hearing evaluation is carried out using behavioural tests as well as objective tests. Differential diagnosis of the hearing problem is done based on the results of a battery of tests using state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, tests are available for evaluation of tinnitus, hyperacusis, cochlear dead regions, auditory dys-synchrony, and central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). The major behavioral tests used at the department are Pure Tone Audiometry and Speech Audiometry. Facilities to carry out Behavioral Observation Audiometry (BOA) and Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) are also carried out. With VRA it is possible to obtain voluntary responses to sound stimuli from children as young as six months of age. Using objective tests, responses to auditory stimuli can be obtained without voluntary response from the individual. The objective tests used at the department include, Immittance evaluation, measurement of Oto Acoustic Emissions (OAE), measurement of Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP) and Auditory Steady State Responses (ASSR). After the hearing assessment, appropriate referrals or rehabilitative procedures are recommended. The referral could be for a medical / surgical line of treatment. Audiological treatment when recommended will be carried out at the department.

2. Audiological Management:

Hearing devices fitment: A number of hearing devices including different types and models of hearing aids and Assistive listening Devices (ALD) are available for trial. Usually, hearing aids are prescribed to those who do not benefit from a medical line of treatment. The hearing aids prescribed include body level and ear level (Behind-the-ear, spectacle, in-the-ear, receiver-in-the-canal hearing aids, in-the-canal & completely-in-the-canal hearing aids) devices. Conventional and digital hearing aids are available for testing clients. Specific evaluations are carried out to assess the benefit from hearing devices in order to select the most appropriate device for the client. For eligible clients, body level hearing aids are provided at free of cost or at a subsidized rate under the scheme of Assistance to disabled persons for purchase / fitting of aids / appliances (ADIP scheme). ALDs help the persons with hearing impairment to obtain additional information in situations where a hearing aid alone may not be sufficient. These devices enhance perception of the signal, such as the sound of a doorbell, telephone ring, aid in telephone conversation and listening to television.

Assessments are also carried out to determine candidacy for Cochlear Implant. Facilities are also available for programming the speech processors of the cochlear implant and evaluating the benefit from cochlear implants.

Hearing aid dispensing scheme: The department of Audiology has been successfully running a hearing aid dispensing scheme since 2006 - 07. Through this scheme, clients can procure the prescribed hearing aids at a discounted rate which are being dispensed to the clients. These hearing aids include devices other than those dispensed by the Government of India under the ADIP scheme.

Ear moulds: An ear mould is used to couple specific types of hearing aids to the ear of the user. Facilities are available at the department for providing custom hard moulds, soft moulds and custom in-the-ear and canal type of hearing aids. A Central Prosthetic Lab has also been established in the department. In this Lab, ear impressions (received from different centres where facilities for making moulds are not available) are processed and the custom earmolds are sent back to these centers. In order to promote the use of custom earmolds, professionals are trained so that they are able to make ear impressions and send them to the Lab for processing.

Counselling: Audiological management does not stop with the fitting of hearing devices. Clients are trained/counselled regarding their problem, need for hearing device, hearing device care and its use. Information on how to get the maximum benefit from a device, and adjust to hearing device is also imparted. They are also given guidelines on enhancing listening skills, speech reading and communication strategies. Pamphlets on these aspects are also given to clients.

Listening training: Clients who have difficulty in communication due to hearing impairment are provided auditory learning/auditory training after fitting appropriate hearing devices. Management of the clients with special auditory needs such as auditory processing disorders, auditory dys-synchrony, tinnitus, and hyperacusis are also undertaken. The duration of therapy depends on the age of the individual and need based. For outstation clients, demonstration therapy facility is available in the campus along with home training guidance to the client/ caregivers.

Public Education Awareness Audio Message in connection with World Hearing Day 2022 (Broadcasted through All India Radio & community Radio dated 2nd & 3rd March 2022)

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