LM217 - Preparing for the Future: How Much Pharmacology Education Do Aud Students Need?

Thursday, March 31, 2022

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM CT

Location: 220

Earn 0.1 CEUs

Lead Presenter(s)

NM

Nancy McKenna, AuD, PhD

Associate Professor
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Disclosure: Financial Disclosures: I do not have any relevant financial relationships with anything to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosures: I do not have any relevant non-financial relationships with anything to disclose.

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Presenter(s)

Samuel R. Atcherson, PhD

Professor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas

Disclosure: Financial Disclosures: Plural Publishing- Royalties
Non-Financial Disclosures: Board member of the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE); member of the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses
Robert M. DiSogra, AuD, FAAA

Audiology Consultant
Dr. Robert M. DiSogra, Audiology Consultant
Millstone Twp, New Jersey

Disclosure: Financial Disclosures: I do not have any relevant financial relationships with anything to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosures: I do not have any relevant non-financial relationships with anything to disclose.

Abstract: Audiologists currently need enough knowledge about pharmacological processes to identify effects of ototoxic and/or vestibulotoxic drugs. However, FDA-approved otoprotective drugs may one day become available. An American Academy of Audiology 2019 Task Force charged with exploring potential roles for audiologists in prescribing otoprotective agents identified apparent inconsistencies in pharmacology education within AUD programs as one potential constraint. These authors therefore surveyed US AUD programs about pharmacology education. Results indicate many AUD programs provide a limited foundation. Those with dedicated courses report value for students but challenges in implementation. We will discuss current practices, best practices, program needs, and future directions.

Learning Objectives:

Describe current practices and content in pharmacology education for audiologists.
Discuss issues faced by programs in the implementation or in the consideration of the implementation of more formal education in pharmacology.
Evaluate the role of pharmacology education in preparing AUD students for potential changes in practice.