{"id":377,"date":"2025-11-05T19:51:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T19:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/?page_id=377"},"modified":"2026-08-25T11:40:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T11:40:37","slug":"department-of-prevention-of-communication-disorders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/department-of-prevention-of-communication-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Prevention of Communication Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-7.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-512\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7091988130563798;width:576px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-7.webp 576w, https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-7-300x176.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department of Prevention of Communication Disorders (PCD)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of <strong>Prevention of Communication Disorders (PCD)<\/strong> 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 <strong>outreach and early intervention<\/strong>, moving services from the clinic to the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The department adopts the principles of <strong>Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)<\/strong>\u2014a strategy for community development that aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities by providing services within their own socio-cultural context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-9.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-514\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.331896551724138;width:309px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-9.webp 309w, https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-9-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-8.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-513\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1587982832618027;width:270px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-515\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3357142857142856;width:374px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-1-1.webp 374w, https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-1-1-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-11.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-517\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.186046511627907;width:510px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-11.webp 510w, https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-11-300x253.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-10.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6230366492146597;width:238px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-10.webp 238w, https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/mvm-college-of-speech-and-hearing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/image-10-187x300.webp 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research dropdown :&nbsp; (List can be added later)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paper presentations:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper Publications :<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clinical Infrastructure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clinical services are offered through the <strong>MVM V\u0101k\u015brava\u1e47a Clinic<\/strong>, which is described as an expert care center for hearing and speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audiology Clinical Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Diagnostic Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The department&#8217;s core function is <strong>Diagnostics Audiology<\/strong>, suggesting a focus on identifying and characterizing hearing disorders. Clinical services offered include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Hearing Tests:<\/strong> These form the foundation of audiological diagnostics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pediatric Audiology:<\/strong> Services targeted specifically at diagnosing hearing issues in children, which typically requires specialized testing (like OAE and ABR).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tinnitus Treatment and Management:<\/strong> Specialized clinical services for addressing ringing in the ears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balance &amp; Vestibular Testing:<\/strong> Advanced diagnostic testing is offered to identify the cause of dizziness and balance disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENTS :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clinical Audiometers:<\/strong> For pure-tone and speech audiometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tympanometers\/Middle Ear Analyzers:<\/strong> For objective middle ear assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) devices<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)\/BERA systems:<\/strong> Essential for neonatal and physiological hearing assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"435\" height=\"326\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/61816677-2ed0-48f9-ac77-cc38b9d3cd9f\">&nbsp;MAICO TYMP<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"501\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/76256560-fda4-42e0-a25a-61bdca4365a8\">&nbsp; OAE<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"349\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/16feee21-49e0-4724-bfb2-eb170a0a2ea1\"> AUDIOMETER<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"522\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/8a7e0da1-2300-4288-adb6-cf18d917f1d9\"> OAE SCREENER<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"605\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/713740e0-2be6-460f-814c-6da16e5fc285\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MA 42- Diagnostic Audiometer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"252\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/6a0ae1c4-7fea-4ef7-8bb7-70458a70e578\">&nbsp;IHS DUET \u2013 BERA EQUIPMENT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp; <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"416\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/48e2619d-8430-4862-b46b-d06018063c0f\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tymp Screener<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"290\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/mvminstitute.edu.in\/69b9890d-19ee-41b7-9e37-20335c762db7\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HAT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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