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Clinical Audiology B (AUDI90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject builds on the knowledge obtained in the Clinical Audiology A subject. Students will participate in problem based learning case discussions encompassing the evaluation and management of patients in the areas of advanced diagnostic assessment of hearing and balance disorders and hearing device fitting and evaluation. In addition, this subject comprises the following topics: cerumen management, clinical reasoning; auditory processing; introduction to public health/population heath; professionalism; ethics and clinical communication; industrial audiology; acoustic shock disorder; the prevention of hearing loss in the music industry; audiology and indigenous Australians; audiological practice and a review of audiological integration and management. Students will gain clinical experience in the assessment and management of hearing and balance disorders in the non-paediatric population.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject the students should be able to:
- take a complicated clinical history;
- obtain accurate audiometric results from patients of 7 years of age and older, including those with developmental and/or behavioural problems and suspected non organic hearing loss;
- demonstrate the ability to adapt behaviour in the clinic to suit the capabilities of patients from a diverse range of backgrounds;
- demonstrate clinical reasoning skills by incorporating the theoretical principles of clinical decision making in the interpretation and integration test results;
- formulate appropriate management plans for patients; and
- demonstrate well developed professionalism and clinical communication skills in both verbal and written formats.
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 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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AUDI90021 | Clinical Audiology A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
AUDI90022 | Paediatric Audiology A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
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 |
AUDI90006 | Paediatric Audiology B | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
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 – 60% comprising:
- Two written assignments due in mid- and late- Semester 2 of equal weighting and not exceeding 1000 words each (20%)
- A two hour written examination at the end of Semester 2 (40%)
Clinical component – 40% comprising:
- An oral exam including a clinical skills assessment conducted at the end of semester 1 (10%)
- A clinical examination at the end of semester 1 consisting of a simulated complex patient case followed by an oral examination (20%)
- A clinical examination during semester 2 consisting of the assessment of an adult patient (10%)
Hurdle Requirements:
A pass for both clinical examinations of the clinical component.
A pass for the written examination and the clinical component.
Satisfactory attendance and participation in the problem based learning case discussions and satisfactory attendance and participation in the adult clinical placements throughout the year.
Students must adhere to the hurdle requirements in order to pass the subject overall.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Donella Chisari Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 38 hours lectures, problem-based learning case discussions, practical work and peer review assignments, 80 hours clinics. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 February 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 16 February 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
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Type Name Course Master of Clinical Audiology
Last updated: 3 November 2022