Department of Prevention of Communication Disorders (PCD)
The Department of Prevention of Communication Disorders (PCD) is focused on public health strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of hearing, speech, language, and swallowing problems in the community. Its functionality is primarily centered on proactive outreach and early intervention, moving services from the clinic to the people.
The department adopts the principles of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)—a strategy for community development that aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities by providing services within their own socio-cultural context.
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Clinical Infrastructure
Audiology
The MVM College of Speech and Hearing (MVM COSH) website content generally describes its clinical infrastructure as providing an advanced, well-equipped facility for Audiology, but provides very few specific details on the actual equipment available.
The clinical services are offered through the MVM Vākśravaṇa Clinic, which is described as an expert care center for hearing and speech.
Audiology Clinical Infrastructure
The infrastructure primarily supports practical training for the Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) program and provides comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation services to the public.
1. Diagnostic Focus
The department’s core function is Diagnostics Audiology, suggesting a focus on identifying and characterizing hearing disorders. Clinical services offered include:
- Comprehensive Hearing Tests: These form the foundation of audiological diagnostics.
- Pediatric Audiology: Services targeted specifically at diagnosing hearing issues in children, which typically requires specialized testing (like OAE and ABR).
- Tinnitus Treatment and Management: Specialized clinical services for addressing ringing in the ears.
- Balance & Vestibular Testing: Advanced diagnostic testing is offered to identify the cause of dizziness and balance disorders.
STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENTS :
- Clinical Audiometers: For pure-tone and speech audiometry
- Tympanometers/Middle Ear Analyzers: For objective middle ear assessment.
- Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) devices
- Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)/BERA systems: Essential for neonatal and physiological hearing assessment
MAICO TYMP
OAE
AUDIOMETER
OAE SCREENER
MA 42- Diagnostic Audiometer
IHS DUET – BERA EQUIPMENT
Tymp Screener
HAT
