David F. Henry, Ph.D., CCC-A
School of communicative Disorders, College of Professional Studies
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
1901 4th Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
dhenry@uwsp.edu
Education:
B.A. 1977, Speech and Psychology, Occidental College; Los Angeles, CA
M.A., 1981, Speech Pathology, University of Colorado; Boulder, CO
Ph.D. 1988, Audiology, Wichita State, University; Wichita, KS
Course Responsibilities:
PHY 115: Acoustics (3 credits) Interdisciplinary course taught with faculty
from the Dept of Physic and Astronomy, and the Department of Music.
Multidisciplinary introduction to the principles of acoustics integrating
information from physics, music, communicative disorders, and psychology.
Topics include waves, sound, speech, hearing, resonance, harmonics, analysis
and synthesis of sounds. Applications to speech production and music/musical
instruments. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Does not count toward physics
requirements of natural science major. Prereq: Math 100 or equiv
recommended. GDR:NS
CD 451: Hearing Science: 3 cr. Measurement of sound; anatomy and physiology
of the hearing mechanism; introduction to psycho-acoustics. Prereq: 345,
351, 352, 360, 366, Math 100, cons instr
CD 833: Hearing Conservation: Principles and issues regarding effects of
noise on people; federal and state regulation of workplace noise; and
practical aspects of hearing conservation for those exposed to occupational
noise, non-occupational noise or both.
CD 837: Auditory and Vestibular Pathologies. 2 cr. Survey most common
peripheral auditory system pathologies and their presentation in the
auditory evaluation. Prereq: 850, 851, 852, 856, 858.
CD 845: Balance System Assessment. 2 cr. Human balance function with
emphasis on vestibular system including neurophysiology, testing and
rehabilitation. Clinical experience performing electronystagmography (ENG)
and videonystagmography (VNG) examination and analyzing results. Familiarity
with rotational and posturography tests and various treatment techniques.
Prereq: 850, 852, 860, 862, con reg in 846.
CD 846: Lab; Balance System Assessment. 1 cr. Training to perform and
analyze results of electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG)
examinations, and practice canalith repositioning maneuver. Observe
administration of rotational and posturography tests. Prereq: 850, 851, 852,
837, 862, con reg in 845.
CD 859: Lab; Physiological Assessment of Auditory System I. 1 cr. Laboratory
experience in procedures and interpretation of physiological assessment of
auditory system emphasizing otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem
response. Prereq: 850, 851, 852, 853, con reg
in 858.
CD 861; Lab; Physiological Assessment of Auditory System II. 1 cr.
Laboratory experience in objective measures audiologists use for threshold
and diagnostic evaluations, including acoustic immittance, middle and long
latency auditory evoked potentials, P300 and MMN. Demonstrations, projects
and case studies. Prereq: 850, 851, 852, 853, con reg in 860.
Clinical Responsibilities:
COMD 891. Clerkship in Audiology. 1 cr. Introductory practicum. Acquisition
of beginning skills in screening and diagnostic audiology and management of
hearing loss. Training in use of audiometric instruments and software,
patient interactions and reporting procedures.
COMD 892. Clerkship in Audiology. 1-3 cr. Second year practicum. Physiologic
assessment of vestibular, peripheral and central auditory systems to develop
skills to assess hearing and implement treatment plans across ages. Prereq:
891.
Research Interests:
Vestibular Assessment:
Henry, DF (2008) VEMP responses as a function of aging and activity
level. Poster Session accepted for presentation at the American Academy of
Audiology nation conference, Charleston, NC, April, 2008.
Henry, DF, (2000) Significant weakness in caloric irrigations. Advance for
Audiologists, 2(6), 30, 32 & 73.
Henry, DF, (1999) Test – retest reliability of open – loop bithermal caloric
irrigation responses from normal young adults. American Journal of Otology,
20(1), 220-222.
Henry DF, DiBartolomeo JR. (1993) Closed - loop caloric, Harmonic
acceleration and active head rotation tests; norms and reliability.
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 109, 186-191
Hearing Aid Interference:
Henry, DF (2006) Interference in Hearing Aids by Ultrasonic Motion Sensors,
presented to meeting of the ANSI S3-WG48 working group at the International
Hearing Aid Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, August 18, 2006.
Henry, DF (2006) Interference in Hearing Aids by Ultrasonic Motion Sensors,
Submitted for Research Pod Presentation at 2006 AAA national conference.
Personal Interests:
Choral singing,
Brewing beer,
Kayaking
Biking
Basketball