Treat APD master course

Course Description

The Treat APD Master Course gives professionals the tools and training to treat their patients' specific diagnosed auditory processing disorder.

This course teaches the Phonemic Training Program, the Phonemic Synthesis (PS) Program, and  Words in Noise Training.​

The Phonemic Training Program (PTP) is an evidence-based approach to retraining phonemically encoded errors.  PTP employs a deck of cards with the letters of the alphabet printed on them corresponding to the sounds that will be taught.

The Phonemic Synthesis Program (PS) presents a wider range of speech sounds throughout the program. There are 15 programmed lessons that start off very easy and increase in difficulty with each successive lesson.

‍Words in Noise Training (WINT) uses recorded words and trains clients in the basic auditory processing task: pulling speech out of a background of noise.

The Treat APD Master Course is delivered online. It is designed to be completed in 12 weeks, with professionals spending one hour each week on it.

The course features on-demand videos, enabling professionals to learn at their convenience.

Professionals are supplied with a recommended structure for treatment session and forms for recording their clients' progress, in the future.​

After completing the Treat APD Master Course, participants will know how to use the training programs at their own clinic.

Eligibility

1.   Be degree qualified in Audiology or Speech-Language Therapy / Pathology.
2.  Have a basic familiarity with APD.
3.  Have 1-2 hours a week to dedicate to learning the Phonemic Training Program through online learning.
4.  Be coachable, friendly, and respect our community.

Lesson Plan

• Welcome to Auditory Processing Institute
• Why Should We Assess and Treat APD?
• Demonstration of Buffalo Model Auditory Training (BMAT)
• How to do a Phonemic Error Analysis (PEA)
• Phonemic Training Program (PTP) Therapy for Decoding (DEC)
• Words in Noise Training (WINT)
• Phonemic Synthesis (PS) Therapy
• Localization Clock Testing and Treatment
• Short Term Auditory Memory and Targeted Practice in Noise (H and Friends & Just the Friends)
• Auditory Training for People with Hearing Loss
• Auditory Training Over Telepractice
  

Provided:

• Suggested structure for running Phonemic Training Program exercises sessions
• Progress document for Phonemic Training Program exercises
• Progress document for Phonemic Synthesis training sessions

Online Learning

The course lessons are hosted online, with on-demand videos.  This enables professionals to learn a new treatment discipline, alongside ongoing work commitments.
Use of a computer or laptop with broadband internet access is required.  Use of a quiet office or good quality headphones is also recommended.

Learning Outcomes

By completing the APD Treatment Master Course, participants will:

• Demonstrate they have acquired knowledge about the Phonemic Training Program, the Phonemic Synthesis Program and the Speech-in-Noise Desensitization Training program.
• Be able to use these programs in their own audiology practice or speech-language therapy clinic, improving the service they offer to customers.

This includes access to on-demand course videos, step-by-step instructions for using the materials, and in-course support from Angela Alexander as needed.