18599 version 2 Page 1 of 4 Demonstrate the function and application of hearing instruments and hearing aids Level 5 Credits 6 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain and match hearing aid, earmoulds, and tubing to the assessed needs of an adult with a hearing impairment; explain the function, and demonstrate the application and maintenance, of hearing aids; and explain the function, and demonstrate the application and maintenance, of a cochlear implant. Subfield Community Support Domain Hearing Therapy Status Registered Status date 20 May 2008 Date version published 20 May 2008 Planned review date 31 December 2013 Entry information Open. Accreditation Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA, industry and teaching professional in the same field from another provider. Standard setting body (SSB) Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation Limited Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference 0024 This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Special notes 1 The performance of all elements of this unit standard must comply with any relevant cultural or legislative requirements including the rights and responsibilities of people receiving services or supports as outlined in the Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996. 2 All explanations and demonstrations in this unit standard that refer to the needs of an adult with hearing impairment relate to the assessed communication needs of actual clients, or from scenarios created for the purpose of training and/or assessment. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 18599 version 2 Page 2 of 4 3 Current best practice is documented in the University of Auckland, School of Medicine Master of Audiometry Programme pure-tone audiometry clinical protocols. These are available from Careerforce, PO Box 25-255, Christchurch. Elements and performance criteria Element 1 Explain and match hearing aids, earmoulds, and tubing to the assessed needs of an adult with a hearing impairment. Performance criteria 1.1 Hearing aid types are identified and matched to the assessed needs of an adult with hearing impairment. Range 1.2 The application of hearing aids is explained in terms of the assessed needs of an adult with hearing impairment. Range 1.3 assessed needs may include but are not limited to – level of hearing loss, physical dexterity, sensory ability, personal choice. Earmoulds and tubing are identified and matched to the assessed needs of an adult with hearing impairment. Range 1.4 hearing aid types include but are not limited to – behind the ear (BTE), in the ear (ITE), completely in the canal (CIC), body aid, bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA). earmoulds and tubing include but are not limited to – skeletal, fullconcha, half-concha, hard acrylic, soft acrylic, non-allergenic, Libbyhorn, locked tubing, pre-bent tubing, hard wall tubing, moisture-proof tubing, tubing of differing dimensions. The application of earmoulds and tubing is explained in terms of the assessed needs of an adult with hearing impairment. Range assessed needs may include but are not limited to – level of hearing loss, sensory ability. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 18599 version 2 Page 3 of 4 Element 2 Explain the function, and demonstrate the application and maintenance, of hearing aids. Range BTE, ITE, CIC, body aid, BAHA. Performance criteria 2.1 Hearing aid parts are identified and explained in terms of their function. Range 2.2 Operation of the hearing aid demonstrates its correct functioning in accordance with current best practice. Range 2.3 operation may include but is not limited to – insertion and removal of earmould, insertion and removal of hearing aid, use of controls, battery insertion, battery removal. Demonstration of maintenance routine ensures the correct functioning of the hearing aid in accordance with current best practice. Range 2.4 hearing aid parts may include but are not limited to – on-off, receiver, volume control, battery compartment, microphone, Direct Audio Input socket (DAI), audio-shoe, tone-hook, telecoil, earmould, tubing, FM input, remote controls. maintenance routine may include but is not limited to – cleaning, wax removal, moisture removal, battery testing. Demonstration of troubleshooting routines and minor repairs ensures correct functioning of the aid in accordance with current best practice. Range troubleshooting routines and minor repairs may include but are not limited to – wax filters, acoustic feedback, damaged earmould, illfitting earmoulds, re-tubing, battery door replacement, battery jam, tone hook, microphone, audio shoe. Element 3 Explain the function, and demonstrate the application and maintenance, of a cochlear implant. Range behind the ear, body worn. Performance criteria 3.1 Cochlear implant parts are identified and explained in terms of their function. Range cochlear implant parts include but are not limited to – electrode array, stimulus-plate, magnet, transmitter coil, microphone, on-off, sensitivity control, battery compartment, cables. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 18599 version 2 Page 4 of 4 3.2 Cochlear implant types are identified and matched with the assessed needs of an adult with a hearing impairment. Range 3.3 Cochlear implant accessories are identified and explained in terms of their function. Range 3.4 assessed needs may include but are not limited to – level of hearing loss, physical dexterity, sensory ability, personal choice. cochlear implant accessories may include but are not limited to – alerting devices, personal communication systems, public communication systems, telephone devices; evidence of two accessories is required. Demonstration of trouble-shooting routine ensures correct functioning of the speech processor and accords with manufacturer’s instructions. Range trouble-shooting routine may include but is not limited to – flat batteries, broken cable, faulty microphone, faulty processor. Please note Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact the Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation Limited enquiries@cssito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016