Mrs Helen Slade

Lecturer in Audiology

Healthcare Science

+44 (0) 1792 205678 ext 1173

h.m.slade@swansea.ac.uk

Office - 220
Second Floor
Vivian Building
Singleton Campus

About

Helen is a Lecturer and qualified Clinical Audiologist, with dual RCCP and HCPC registration. She graduated from Swansea with a first-class honours degree in Audiology and is approaching completion of her Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education this Academic Year. Prior to this, Helen studied Education and Psychology at Cardiff University, which enriched her subject specialist knowledge in the field of Audiological Rehabilitation.

Within the wider context of the School of Health and Social Care, Helen is the lead Admissions Tutor for the BSc Healthcare Science Audiology Programme, Safeguarding Lead for the Healthcare Science Programmes and Panel Member for the School of Health & Social Care, Fitness to Practise Group.

Areas Of Expertise

Audiological Rehabilitation
Implantable Devices
Clinical Audiology

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Simulated Learning

Health & Well Being

Research Collaborations

Taught Modules

SHC137 Study Skills, Health Informatics and Health Service Practice

This module provides an introduction to student skills, learning skills, IT skills, communication skills and elements of Health Informatics that prepares the student for work in the clinical environment of the National Health Service as an Assistant/Associate audiology practitioner.
SHC138 Introduction to Audiology Practice I

This module will introduce students to basic audiological practice.
SHC139 Introduction to Audiology Practice II

This module will expand students understanding of basic audiological practice and supplementary material required, following on from module Introduction to Audiology Practice I.
SHC140 Audiology Rehabilitation

This module will introduce the students to basic aspects of audiology rehabilitation.
SHC156 Neurosensory Clinical Measurement and Treatment

This module introduces the routine diagnostic tests within Neurosensory Sciences. It will explore the patient pathway and importance of patient centered care, evidence based practice and multidisciplinary team working.
SHC229 Clinical Audiology - Theory and Practice I

This module will provide the students with further knowledge of clinical audiological procedures. This module will introduce assessment and management of the vestibular system, cover the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system in more depth and also introduce further routine audiological assessment techniques.
SHC233A Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 1 (Audiology)

This module provides an opportunity to explore professional practice within a healthcare science discipline and to gain the professional skills and competences required for practice at level 5.
SHC234 Audiological Science 1

This module will explore various diagnostic and rehabilitative aspects of audiological practice.
SHC235 Sensory Aids 1

This module provides an introduction to the treatment options for the hearing impaired. There will be a focus on the prescription and verification of hearing aid provision.
SHC326 Clinical Audiology - Theory and Practice II

This module will provide the students with further knowledge of clinical audiological procedures. The module will explore concepts covered in SHC229 Clinical Audiology ¿ Theory and Practice I in more depth, whilst critically exploring new areas of study, such as auditory evoked potentials, otoacoustic emissions and, assessment and management of tinnitus.
SHC331 Healthcare Science Research Project

This module will facilitate the planning, execution and dissemination of a research project with direct relevance to the clinical specialism. Students will be expected to plan, execute and disseminate a literature review, audit or service improvement project.
SHC332A Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 2 (Audiology)

The aim of the module is to broaden the student experience of clinical practice in their specialism. This experience will ensure that on graduation, the student can undertake the breadth of practice expected of a newly qualified healthcare science practitioner.
SHC334 Sensory Aids 2

This module provides an introduction to the treatment options for the hearing impaired. There will be a focus on the prescription and verification of hearing aid provision.

Affiliated Positions

Senior Audiologist, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

2023 - Present
Senior Audiologist, Aneurin Bevan Univeristy Health Board

2022 - 2023
Audiologist, Private Sector: National Chain

2020 - 2021

Other Roles

Regional Representative, British Academy of Audiology

2022 - Present

Mrs Helen Slade

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About

Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

Taught Modules

SHC137 Study Skills, Health Informatics and Health Service Practice

SHC138 Introduction to Audiology Practice I

SHC139 Introduction to Audiology Practice II

SHC140 Audiology Rehabilitation

SHC156 Neurosensory Clinical Measurement and Treatment

SHC229 Clinical Audiology - Theory and Practice I

SHC233A Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 1 (Audiology)

SHC234 Audiological Science 1

SHC235 Sensory Aids 1

SHC326 Clinical Audiology - Theory and Practice II

SHC331 Healthcare Science Research Project

SHC332A Healthcare Science Work Based Placement 2 (Audiology)

SHC334 Sensory Aids 2

Affiliated Positions

Senior Audiologist, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Senior Audiologist, Aneurin Bevan Univeristy Health Board

Audiologist, Private Sector: National Chain

Other Roles

Regional Representative, British Academy of Audiology