AUD7305 - Hearing Loss Prevention and Pharmacology

AUD 7305 Hearing Loss Prevention and Pharmacology (3 semester credit hours) Identification of adverse consequences to auditory or vestibular systems resulting from two common agents: noise-induced damage to the inner ear and from common pharmaceuticals. Focuses on: 1) hearing loss prevention in adults with occupational noise exposure. Includes hearing loss prevention in musicians, Service members, children, and others; also includes hearing protection and noise standards; 2) pharmacotherapeutic benefits of drugs used to treat hearing loss, tinnitus, or balance disorders; and potential protection of auditory function via investigational drug agents. Department consent required. (3-0) P