BACDA
British Association of Community Doctors in Audiology

Contents:


The role of a community doctor in audiology.


BACDA membership and work.


EARly audit.


School hearing screening survey.


Guidelines for Medical Investigation of Bilateral Severe to Profound Permanent Deafness in Childhood.


Connections with other professional bodies.


BACDA study day, CMV and hearing loss, January 2006.


Home.

Training and publications.

Training for Community Doctors in Audiology:
MSc in Audiological Medicine.
Short courses
- National.
- Local (e.g. SWACDA, Bristol) .
The Training Syllabus is in discussion with RCPCH, BACCH and GMC
BACDA members are often responsible for:
In house training of non-medical staff involved in paediatric audiology.
Other medical staff.
MSc students.
Audiens:
Twice yearly newsletter.
Abstracts/transcripts from academic meetings.
Articles.
Letters.
Submissions from other professionals or groups welcomed for consideration.
The BACDA Prize
Annual prize of £100 for an essay or report.
Multi agency submissions welcomed, however the main author must be BACDA member.
Publications:
Audiens.
Policy Document.
Guidelines for Training Requirements in Paediatric Audiology.
Syllabus for Doctors Training in Paediatric Audiology.
EARly Audit.