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Paediatric Audiology B (AUDI90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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This subject builds on the basic paediatric assessment skills gained in Paediatric Audiology A. Students will have the opportunity to learn the principles and practice of audiological assessment of children of all ages. In particular, they will refine and expand their understanding of advanced paediatric testing techniques; educational and communication issues for hearing impaired children; assessment and management of children with special needs; assessment and management of hearing impaired neonates & infants.
Supervised clinical experience will be obtained in the diagnosis and management of hearing disorders in children of all ages.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject the students should be able to:
- obtain accurate audiometric results from children of all ages, including those with developmental and/or behavioural problems and/or significant hearing loss;
- adapt their behaviour in the clinic to effectively manage children and best advise and support their parents;
- analyse, interpret and integrate test results and be able to formulate appropriate management and intervention strategies;
- take a complicated clinical history, give appropriate feedback to parents and write well-constructed clinical reports; and
- demonstrate analytical skills by incorporating the theoretical principles of clinical decision making.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:
- critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
- the ability to integrate theory and practice and to apply this in novel situations
- an openness to new ideas
- planning and time management skills
- the ability to communicate their knowledge in both oral and written form
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90022 | Paediatric Audiology A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
AUDI90021 | Clinical Audiology A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
AUDI90023 | Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
AUDI90012 | Electrophysiological Assessment A | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90001 | Electrophysiological Assessment B | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90024 | Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
Non-allowed subjects
N/A
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Theoretical component – 50% comprising:
- A two hour written examination at the end of semester 4 (30%)
- A case study assignment due early semester 4 (20%)
Clinical component – 50% comprising:
- A clinical skills assessment by OSCE at the end of semester 3 (20%)
- A clinical examination during semester 4 consisting of a behavioural assessment of the hearing of an infant or child (10%)
- An oral exam including a clinical skills assessment conducted at the end of semester 4 (20%)
Hurdle Requirements:
- A pass for the clinical examination and the oral examination of the clinical component.
- Students must pass the written examination and the clinical component.
- Satisfactory attendance in the paediatric clinical placements throughout the year and satisfactory attendance in the problem based learning sessions in Semester 4.
All hurdle requirements must be achieved in order to pass the subject overall.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Kelley Graydon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 46 hours lectures and practicum sessions, 50 hours clinics. Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 May 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
255 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Type Name Course Master of Clinical Audiology
Last updated: 3 November 2022