7 - Curriculum Mapping
The AGC program of study satisfies the ASHA scope of practice expectations for Audiology Assistants (Appendix B). The 32 criteria in the scope of practice align with the 8 criteria specified by the Massachusetts Board of Registration (Appendix C). Of the 23 courses required for the Doctor of Audiology program, 5 contain the necessary content for the certificate program. A complete curriculum mapping to the 32 standards in the ASHA Scope of Practice is provided in Appendix D. Mapping was guided by the amount of effort in instruction required to meet each standard. Four standards (A6, A7, A8, A10) are very broad while the remaining 25 standards are much narrower. Table 2 summarizes the curriculum mapping by topic area in the ASHA scope of practice. Note that the ASHA-to-MA state criteria are not exclusive.
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Table 2. Audiology Graduate Certificate Curriculum Mapping
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ASHA
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Courses
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Practicum
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A1-14 Participate in patient/client/student care
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CA-710, 712,
730, 760, 834
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CA-761
CA-763
CA-765
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B1-8 Perform hearing device maintenance
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CA-730
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CA-761
CA-763
CA-765
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C1-6 Maintain the audiology clinic or service setting
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CA-760
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CA-761
CA-763
CA-765
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D1-4 Engage in professional activities and advocacy
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CA-760
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CA-761
CA-763
CA-765
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