4.3 Clinical Training
During the first year of training, students complete 7 credits of clinical observation and practicum under the supervision of clinical audiologists. Training during this year takes place in the pro bono clinic through the Audiology Collaborative for Better Hearing (ACBH) and at Mass Eye and Ear (MEE) starting in the satellite clinic in the Impact Practice Center and then the main campus.
In the second year, students complete 9 credits of internship (3 per semester) at partner clinics in the Boston area (e.g., Boston Children’s, Boston VA). Students will earn ~350 patient contact hours through successful completion of these clinical assignments. Performance in all clinical practicums and internships is assessed using a pass-fail grading system based on benchmarks specific to the level of expected clinical progress.
Clinical Courses
CA-760 Clinical Preparation and Observation (1 credit) Students observe clinical service delivery, complete HIPPA, FERPA and Human Subjects certification, and receive introductory training in clinical operations including electronic medical records, billing and coding practices, and universal precautions. Prerequisites: None
CA-762 Clinical Practicum 1 (3 credits) Students receive clinical training at IHP/MEE training sites. Prerequisites: CA-760
CA-764 Clinical Practicum 2 (3 credits) Students receive clinical training at IHP/MEE training sites. Prerequisites: CA-762
CA-860 Clinical Internship 1 (3 credits) Students receive advanced clinical training at affiliated training sites in the Boston area. Prerequisites: CA-764
CA-862 Clinical Internship 2 (3 credits) Students receive advanced clinical training at affiliated training sites in the Boston area. Prerequisites: CA-860
CA-864 Clinical Internship 3 (3 credits) Students receive advanced clinical training at affiliated training sites in the Boston area. Prerequisites: CA-862
CA-880 Clinical Externship (6 credits) Students receive full-time clinical experience at an externship site under the supervision of a certified audiologist. Prerequisites: CA-864
CA-882 Externship Seminar (2 credits) Students participate in a weekly seminar to discuss successes and challenges of the externship experience. Prerequisites: CA-864