Target level of study
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
0 credits
Duration
3 years
Training structure
School of Pharmacy
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
Date of creation: 1967
Training governed by Decree No. 2001-620 of July 10, 2001
The advantages of the training program
Applications must be submitted online:
https://pharmacie.edu.umontpellier.fr/formations/autres-diplomes/
Objectives
Teach techniques for fitting hearing aids, taking into account the selection, fitting, delivery, and effectiveness testing of hearing aids, as well as providing prosthetic education to the person receiving the device.
Know-how and skills
- Selection of hearing aids, fitting, delivery, immediate and ongoing effectiveness checks, and prosthetic education for hearing-impaired individuals using hearing aids.
- Measure noise pollution and choose individual and collective protection measures.
Organization
Program
The studies leading to the state diploma in audioprosthetics last three years. They include theoretical courses, tutorials, practical courses, internships, and the defense of a research thesis.
Select a program
First year of the state-certified hearing aid specialist diploma
Theoretical tests
30 creditsClinical audiology
5 creditsHumanities and social sciences
2.5 creditsMathematics and signals
5 creditsProsthetic audiology
5 creditsMechanics and Acoustics
5 creditsLanguage sciences
2.5 creditsElectronics
5 credits
Practical tests
10 credits
Internship
20 credits
Second year of state-certified hearing aid specialist training
Practical tests
10 creditsAudioprosthetic practice
5 creditsManufacture of end caps
5 credits
Theoretical tests
25 creditsElectroacoustics
5 creditsSignal processing
5 creditsHumanities and social sciences
3 creditsProsthetic technology
5 creditsClinical audiology
5 creditsLanguage sciences
2 credits
Internship
25 credits
Third year of state-certified hearing aid specialist training
Clinical audiology
5 creditsAcoustic measurements
4 creditsProsthetic audio
5 creditsHumanities and social sciences
5 credits
Oral
5 creditsMemory
9 creditsInternship
18 creditsAudioprosthetic practice
5 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
- Hold a high school diploma (science track recommended) or an equivalent qualification.
Mandatory prerequisites
High school diploma or equivalent qualification accepted as exempt or equivalent to a high school diploma for the purpose of pursuing university studies. Admission via Parcoursup.
And after
Continuing education
Holders of the State Diploma in Audioprosthetics may be admitted to the first year of the Master's degree in Biology and Health, specializing in Sensory and Motor Neuroprosthetics.
Professional integration
- Hearing correction centers
- Hearing aid manufacturers
- Measures and control of noise pollution