Title: 6.1: Lesson 6 Discussion Forum
Course: 15SP-HIS-120-W02-A & P OF AUDITORY AND SPEECH

Before your first courses in the HIS program come to an end, I really want each of you to experience hearing loss first-hand.  It is important for you to be able to relate to your patients, and what better way than to experience hearing loss for yourselves!

For this week's discussion, I would like you to create a hearing loss by using earplugs.  Hopefully, you all have a set of foam earplugs laying around the house, garage, etc.  If not, you can find them at any drugstore, pharmacy, WalMart, etc.  You don't have to use foam plugs, but they are recommended.  I would also like you to watch this video so you properly insert the earplugs in order to achieve adequate attenuation of the sound.  So many people use earplugs incorrectly!

Now, I would like you to wear your earplugs for at least one hour during your average day.  Wear them at the grocery store, ordering at your local drive-thru, at work, while having dinner with the family, etc.  I only ask that you be very careful and not risk your personal safety for the sake of this assignment.

Please post your experiences here.  Tell us what situation you were in, how you felt, how others treated you, and any other information that you'd like to share.  I look forward to your posts:-)

Your initial post is due by Sunday, April 5th at 11:59pm and you should respond to two classmates by Wednesday, April 8th at 11:59pm.