Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship

Become a Hearing Aid Dispenser (Level 5 qualification) through this interactive, online apprenticeship programme approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - which means successful apprentices will be able to work under protected title of ‘Hearing Aid Dispenser.’ This apprenticeship incorporates the foundation degree (FdSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology which allows learners to the earn a foundation degree while gaining practical skills.

What you will study

The modules are delivered through blended learning, combining online modules with practical application in clinical placements. The initial phase is delivered online with visits to 七彩直播 twice in the first six months for one week at a time. At the close of the six months there is a week of clinical examinations at 七彩直播.

Across the next 11 months of the programme apprentices will attend 七彩直播 nine times for one week of learning at a time.

Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3

Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Conditions of the auditory system
Basic Acoustics and Psychoacoustics
Hearing Assessment and Hearing Aids
Social and Medical models of disability in the rehabilitation process
Professionalism and Patient cantered care
Foundation degree completion and eligibility of registration with HCPC

Advanced Audiometric techniques for assessment and special cases
Physics in Audiology
Cells to body systems and diseases that affect hearing
Research skills: Interpreting and Analysing data, writing scientifically
Rehabilitation of the complex patients
Foundation degree completion and eligibility of registration with HCPC

Fine tuning of clinical skills including de-waxing
Work ready skills: time management, legal and financial framework, employability skills Integrated end-point assessment (EPA)

Assessment

The integrated apprenticeship combines on-programme academic and workplace learning and assessment. Apprentices complete a work-based portfolio called the ‘Practical Proficiency Handbook and Record’, capturing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours developed during the course. This contributes to the EPA and enables apprentices to reflect, plan, and evaluate their development. Training on using portfolio software will be provided.

Final Degree Award:

Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology from 七彩直播
Eligibility to apply for statutory registration with the HCPC under the ‘Hearing Aid Dispenser’ category
Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship (Level 5)
Eligibility to provide ear cleaning services

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the apprenticeship are:

32 UCAS points from at least one science A level or equivalent
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or level 2 Mathematics and English equivalent
Pass at equivalent BTEC courses (BTECs can be taken alongside, or in place of, GCSEs and A levels)
Have a satisfactory DBS status or equivalent

Be in sufficiently good mental and physical health to be able to practise without risk to themselves or others

Communicate effectively in spoken and written English

Alternative relevant educational experience will be considered for mature students.

Programme Leader

Rakesh Patel

Rakesh Patel is the Programme Lead for the Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship. In addition to teaching on the programme, with a particular interest in dizziness and diagnostic testing, he is the Deputy Head of the School of Allied Health Sciences.

Case Studies

Mia Churchill, a 23-year-old graduate of the Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship now works for Specsavers Audiologists in Peterborough. The apprenticeship provided her with practical experience in an audiology clinic, allowing her to earn while learning. The course helped Mia gain the confidence and skills necessary to become a full-time Hearing Aid Dispenser/Audiologist and Clinical Lead for two stores. She values the hands-on learning and support from her lecturers and course mates.

Mia Churchill, Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprentice, 七彩直播

Fees and funding

This programme is allocated a funding band of £11,000 by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA).

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Key facts

Course title

Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship

Award

Level 5

Duration

17 months

Entry requirements

32 UCAS points from at least one science A level or equivalent, and GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or equivalent

Fees

Funding Band: £11,000

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