Course Structure
Motivational Interviewing (MI) for audiologists
Dates: 21-22 March 2019
Venue: Birkbeck, University of London, London,
United Kingdom
| Course specifications | |
| Course name | MI for Audiologists Masterclass |
| Course director | Dr. Hashir Aazh |
| Contact email | hashir.aazh@tinnitustherapy.org.uk |
| Language | English |
| Accreditation |
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| Overall aim | This course is designed for those who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in clinical application of MI in the process of rehabilitative audiology. Students will gain a wider spectrum of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills with regard to psycho-social aspects of hearing impairment and the application of advanced evidence-based psychological skills in empowering patients through the process of audiologic rehabilitation. |
| Intended learning outcomes |
By the end of this course students should be able to:
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| Course structure |
The course is expected to include sessions addressing the following topics (though please note that these may be subject to change):
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| Target audience | Audiologists Hearing therapists Hearing aid dispensers Psychologists Speech and language therapists Teachers of the deaf Social workers |
| Study recourses provided or required |
Below is the list of the materials which are provided to students or are required:
1) Pre-course reading materials which include research papers on the topics listed below are provided to students after registration for the course
4) Recommended textbooks (these are not provided): Miller, W. R. and S. Rollnick (2012). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change, Guilford Press. Rollnick, S., et al. (2008). Motivational interviewing in health care: Helping patients change behaviour. New York, Guilford Press. |
| Teaching and learning methods |
A wide range of learning methods are applied within this specialist course comprising: interactive lectures, group discussions, self-directed learning, reflective writing, critical writing, and practical exercises through role play. These are complemented by the post-course learning opportunities that are summarised in the list below:
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| Assessment details |
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| Mode of study | The course is taught face-to-face |
| Learning time |
The total learning time is 150 hours, consisting of:
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| Pre-requisites | A degree at BSc, MSc, or doctorate level, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard, in one of the disciplines listed above in the “target audience” section. |
| Application deadline | Applications may be made at any time. Places will be booked on a first-come-first-served basis. |
