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Master Craftsman Preparatory ClassesThe Academy of Hearing-aid Acoustics offers various classes to prepare fort eh national Master Craftsman exam, targeting Hearing-Aid Acoustic Journeyman or Master Craftsmen of other professions as well as engineers who wish to work in the field of hearing-aid acoustics. The classes impart all the knowledge and skills, which are legally required (Official Federal Gazette) for the Master Craftsman Exam. The students have the opportunity to practice with the equipment out of class hours and on the weekends. The Master Craftsman Exams of the examining boards Rheinhessen-Mainz and Halle are held in the premises of the Academy of Hearing-Aid Acoustics with the equipment the students are used to work with. A smooth running of the exams is guaranteed thanks to years of experience.
1.Fulltime Class („Master Craftsman Course of Studies“) Part I-IV We have also integrated the recommended preparation of the European Diploma/Certificate Hearing-Aid Acoustician in this course. In addition to the regular teaching units, the student selects a specific subject from the field of hearing acoustics, does research and writes a final thesis. He then also has to present his thesis in a colloquium and explain it to a committee of experts.
2.Part-time Class in Lübeck on the weekends („MVWK North“) Part I and II
3.Part-time/Weekend class in Würzburg / Lübeck („MVWK South“) Part I and II / NEW
4.Preparation for the European Diploma/Certificate „A.E.A. Hearing Acoustician“
5.Part III and IV of the Master Craftsman Exam The various topics in detail: Professional Practice Part I
Profession related Theory Part II
Economics and Law part III
Profession related pedagogy part IV
Compact Course European Diploma/Certificate "A.E.A. Hearing-Aid Acoustician"The Academy of Hearing-Aid Acoustics offers a part-time compact course to obtain the European Diploma/Certificate "A.E.A. Hearing-Aid Acoustician". The member states of the European Association of Hearing-Aid Acousticians, Association Européenne des Audioprothésistes (A.E.A.), wants to achieve a harmonization of training and qualification in the medical profession "Hearing-aid Acoustician" in Europe and have adopted Europe-wide minimum training standards for hearing-aid acousticians. These include criteria, which describe the qualifications required to exercise this profession. This minimum standard was based on the Leonardo da Vinci program, funded by the European Union. The following documents have to be provided in order to obtain the A.E.A.-Diploma/Certificate:
The 80 teaching units are divided among the following topics:
After attending the compact course, each students writes a final thesis on a subject from the field of Audology and Hearing Acoustics of his/her choice, yet it must be in relation to a practical work of a hearing-aid acoustician. A fulltime lecturer will be available for telephone, e-mail of personal consultation during the preparation of the thesis. Once the thesis is completed the student will present its work to a colloquium at the Academy and explain it in an expert talk with the advisor and second advisor.
Bachelor Course of Studies Hearing Acoustics in LübeckIn 1999 the first German Hearing Acoustic Diploma course of studies already set the benchmark for the professional qualification of a trade. Developed and implemented in co-operation of the Academy of Hearing-aid Acoustics with the University of Applied Sciences, it was changed into a Hearing Acoustic Bachelor course of studies in the winter term 2004/3005. The fitting of hearing systems in order to guarantee an optimal rehabilitation of hearing-impaired people is a comprehensive process, which does not only require specific technical knowledge, as for example on digital signal processing, but also considerable medical-audiological and especially psychosocial skills. The Bachelor course of studies Hearing Acoustic in Lübeck embraces the entire spectrum of hearing acoustics and is directed towards interdisciplinary work. It helps close the gap between the technical vocational training to become a hearing-aid acoustician and the theoretical studies at university. The course of studies is geared towards young people who want to work on a high professional level, use their practical knowledge and take over managerial functions in the field of hearing-aid acoustics. The course of studies combines the vocational training as hearing-aid acoustician with a course of studies at the University of Applied sciences and consequently is very practice-oriented. Content-wise it is based on the three following key points:
The interdisciplinary orientation of the Lübeck course of study prepares its students in the best possible way for the challenges they are confronted with in their future fields of activity audiology and hearing acoustics, e.g. in one of the following roles:
The course of study is very practice oriented. Students work on individual projects in the field of hearing acoustics, focusing on current topics from their professional practice and will also to a 10 week internship either in the industry, a clinic and hearing-acoustic audiological company or a similar institution. Furthermore there we will organize regular field trips, which will give students an additional insight into the various fields of activity in this profession. During the field trips and the internship period they will gather valuable experience and establish contacts. By choosing specific course that will deepen their knowledge in a certain area, students can start to focus on certain topics, which are of personal interest to them and are useful for their future careers. This way, students have a chance to develop a specific profile not only in the technical, medical-audiological but also in the business administrative field. The Lübeck Hearing-Acoustic course of studies is organized according to international standards and rates he performance of students according to the European Credit System (ECTS), which facilitates the recognition of credits in other European countries. During the internship period or while preparing the final thesis, valuable experience abroad can be gathered. A very notable characteristic of this course of study is that the theoretical part of the Master Craftsman Exam Hearing-Aid Acoustic will be recognized and is compatible with the requirements of the European Diploma/Certificate „Hearing-Aid Acoustician“ of the Association Européenne des Audioprothésistes (A.E.A.).
An Overview on the Course of Studies
Further information and contact persons
Trainer/Instructor MeetingsThe trainer/instructor meetings are geared towards all employees within a company who are already involved or plan to be involved with the vocational training of apprentices. The meetings will be held annually in different locations. Topics and content of the events are identical. Topics of the instructor meetings change on an annual basis, yet they always focus on subjects of the Federal Vocational School, the Academy for Hearing-Aid Acoustics as well as questions around the Journeyman Exam. With these meetings we make sure that the employees of the companies are kept up-to-date of changes or reforms in the vocational training. The events are laid out in a way that there is room for discussion on current issues in their respective companies the instructors wish to discuss.
Pediatric Acoustic - Compact CourseThe entire development of hearing-impaired children will be influenced by the hearing-system they receive. This complicated process does not only require highly developed professional knowledge, but also calls for specific social skills. In order to meet these challenges, the Academy of Hearing-Aid Acoustics offers an advanced training to become a Pediatric Acoustician. This compact course targets Hearing-Aid Acousticians with a Journeyman Certificate and 3-years of professional practice or Master Craftsmen Hearing-Aid Acoustics. Our course includes theoretical as well as practical topics. In the theoretical part we focus on medical, pedagogic and audiological knowledge, which is the basis for the necessary interdisciplinary co-operation. Practical skills for the pediatric audiometric and fitting of hearing systems will be taught and practiced in small groups and students will also carry out hearing tests and measuring with/on children. Topics:
The content of the Pediatric Acoustic Course at the Academy in Lübeck is continuously updated with new research findings as well as practical experience and is harmonized with the other German speaking countries in their joint quality alliance. Last but not least, our highly qualified and experienced lecturers will ensure that these courses take a responsible approach to all aspects of the very sensitive matter of dispensing hearing systems to children.
Tinnitus Basic Seminar with WorkshopThe Academy of Hearing-Aid Acoustics offers a three-day workshop on Tinnitus and Hyperacusis. This workshops targets hearing-aid acousticians, ENT doctors, psychologists and therapists, who want to specialize on Tinnitus treatment. It offers a compact overview on the various aspects of the retraining. The lectures cover a wide range of related subjects. The topics vary from medical and psychological principles to a practical exchange of experience on various aspects of the rehabilitation. The rehabilitation Tinnitus/Hyperacusis requires interdisciplinary work. This also reflects in the choice of lecturers, which are not only highly qualified on a theoretical level but also have longstanding experience in in- and out-patient Tinnitus treatment. Overview on the topics of the lectures:
Implant SpecialistsImplant specialists are responsible for the optimal care of hearing-impaired persons, who have received a hearing implant. Due to the technical integration of regular and implantable hearing systems, it is in the best interest of hearing impaired people to receive a comprehensive and interdisciplinary after-care. Therefore it is of vital importance to integrate a hearing-aid acoustician in the process of fitting hearing implants. The professional training of a hearing-aid acoustician includes many aspects of audiology and hearing system technology. A hearing-aid acoustician will offer in depth counseling on rehabilitation methods, chooses suitable hearing systems plus accessories, fits these systems according to the individual and audiological particularities of the hearing-impaired and carries out post-fitting hearing measurements. Consequently hearing-aid acousticians are predestined to be involved in the entire inter-disciplinary process of providing hearing-impaired with implantable hearing systems. The advanced training of a hearing-aid acoustician to become implant specialist further promotes the integration of the hearing-aid acoustician in the process of implant fitting and aftercare. Only a co-operation of ENT clinics, ENT doctors, health physicists and audiologists, pedagogic institutions, manufacturers and health insurances will guarantee a comprehensive treatment of the patient. Upon completion of this advanced training course, participants will have acquired the theoretical knowledge and basic practical skills to:
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SeminarsAs national center of excellence for the continued education and advanced training of all hearing-aid acousticians, the Academy of Hearing-Aid Acoustics actively supports the quality and training initiative of the Federal Guild of Hearing-Aid Acousticians, public corporation, by offering expert seminars and inter-branch seminars all over Germany. You will receive more detailed information in time. There will be seminars with the following topics:
Industry-wide vocational trainingThe industry-wide vocational training complements the practical vocational training in the companies in certain areas, e.g.
In this respect the industry-wide vocational training ensures that all apprentices in this profession have the same training background. Experienced Hearing-aid Acoustician Master Craftsmen are responsible for the training. The industry-wide vocational training courses for all apprentices in this trade take place centrally in Lübeck.
Practical training for apprentices (in their 3rd year of vocational training)This practical training targets all apprentices who wish to deepen their practical skills and get additional help. The courses will be held before the journeyman exams and are very exam-oriented. They are open to apprentices who have to repeat the exam as well as for other apprentices. The main topics are:
Additional TrainingThese refreshment courses target all apprentices, which attend the Federal Vocational School in Lübeck, mainly 2nd and 3rd year trainees. The courses take place after the classes at the Vocational School for 2x2 hours each. The main topics are:
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