This site presents case studies in audiology, organized by the tabs to the right.

The cases use problem-based learning strategies. Students are encouraged to research questions if the  material has not yet been included in coursework.

These cases are designed to do the following

• Show the use of otoacoustic emissions testing in substantiating the presence of hearing loss.
• Reinforce immittance data interpretation is featured.  Students must have an understanding of what constitutes a normal / abnormal acoustic reflex threshold and be able to calculate reflex sensation level to successfully navigate these cases.  The use of immittance in establishing site of lesion is highlighted.
• Review tympanometric width calculation and its use
• Introduce case management strategies.

Some amplification topics are presented, but coursework in amplification is not required for this case studies series.

Content was developed courtesy of Nova Southeastern University and AudStudent.com.  Unless otherwise noted, the cases and their discussion points are the intellectual property of Teri Hamill, PhD.  Cases were submitted by faculty, alumni and friends of the university. We thank all those who submitted the cases.

Use of these cases in other formats is permitted, provided appropriate credit is given, e.g.

Hamill, T.A. (2012). Case X, Introduction to Immittance and Otoacoustic emissions. www.audstudent.com.  Case donated by (indicate original donor from information on  the first page of the case, if applicable.)