Student Furnished Course Supplies/Prerequisites: A notebook, pen, good attitude, and a willingness to participate

Course Description: This course is to provide an overview of the problem of hearing loss in communication, the causes of hearing loss, and available solutions to assist with communication when you have or know someone with hearing loss. Topics include communication strategies to help communicate when there is a breakdown, hearing aids and technology to help when you can't hear, tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears), and other topics related to the ear and hearing. The course is very interactive, and spouses and significant others of people who have hearing loss are encouraged to attend as there is valuable information to help them as well.

Course Instructor: Dr. Tiffany Shelton is an Associate Clinical Professor & Clinical Director at USU. She earned her BA & MS degrees in Speech & Hearing Sciences from USU & her Doctorate from A.T. Still University. With over 28 years of experience, Dr. Shelton has provided audiology care to patients of all ages in university, medical, & private practice settings. Her professional expertise includes hearing & balance diagnostics, amplification, auditory processing, tinnitus management, & patient counseling. She is committed to advancing clinical education & delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.
tiffany.shelton@usu.edu