Program Description

This is a training program for basic auditory system assessment for every day audiology practice.

Contact Person

Dr. Farzaneh Zamiri, Assistant Professor Email: audiology_zamiri@yahoo.com

Program Objectives

• Conducting hearing tests on adults
• Conducting hearing tests on children
• Creating and understanding audiograms (test results)
• Managing the effects of background noise on test accuracy
• Conducting otoscopy (ear inspections) safely and effectively
• Assessing and presenting test results
• Ear anatomy & physiology
• Common ear conditions
• Audiogram comparison
• Middle ear assessment
• Assistive hearing device candidacy

Method of Instruction

• Lectures
• Group Work

Program Location

School of Rehabilitation of Tehran University of Medical Sciences : TUMS School of Rehabilitation is well known for developing high quality professional programs in Physiotherapy, Audiology, Optometry, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. This school with the history of about 48 years, was founded in 1965. This center is a nationally recognized leader in the education of allied health providers in Iran. Its history, influence and academic strengths have made it one of the most prestigious rehabilitation centers in the region. Enhancing the level of health in society by participating in international health and wellbeing programs to reach excellence in education and research is a major goal of this center. Website: www.rehab.tums.ac.ir E-mail: rehab_intl@tums.ac.ir

Program Director(s)

• Dr. Ghasem Mohammadkhani, Assistant professor, Dean of Audiology Department

Program Instructors

• Dr. Ghasem Mohammadkhani
• Dr. Mansoureh Adel Ghahreman
• Dr. Reza Hoseinabadi
• Dr. Nematollah Rouhbakhsh
• Dr. Farzaneh Zamiri Abdollahi
• Dr. Saeid Farahani
• Dr. Jamileh Fattahi
• Mrs. Fahimeh Hajiabolhasan

Numbers and Dates

Who Can Attend

Applicants with background study on Audiology, Otology and Otolaryngology Physicians

Eligibility

English language proficiency

How To Apply

All applicants should apply online. Please note there is no in-person admission. You can fill in the Online Application Form and upload all the required documents at Online Application Form For more information on online application procedure please contact admission@tums.ac.ir

Visa Application

TUMS will assist you in obtaining your visa after you are admitted. All international students are required to obtain a student visa from the Iranian Consulate/Embassy in their home country before departing for Iran. After we receive your completed Visa Application Form (VAF), at least 6 to 8 weeks should be allowed for the completion of the visa application.Student will enter Iran with a one-month visa. After visiting their school and familiarizing themselves with the schedule and surroundings, students will be accompanied to the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in order to extend their student visa (if necessary).

Accommodation

If you require accommodation, you will be given the opportunity to use our international dormitories located close to campus in Tehran at student rate.