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Clinical Audiology A (AUDI90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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This subject introduces students to the audiological evaluation and management of adult patients. In particular, this subject covers history taking; clinical examination including otoscopy; the theory and practice of diagnostic audiological techniques including pure tone air and bone conduction audiometry, masking techniques, speech audiometry, tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing; infection control procedures; professionalism and clinical communication skills; non-organic hearing loss; diagnostic testing and clinical decision analysis. This subject also introduces students to the principles and practices of clinical education. Students will gain clinical experience in the assessment and management of hearing and balance disorders in the non-paediatric population.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- understand the use, calibration and care of diagnostic equipment;
- apply appropriate infection control procedures;
- take a clinical history;
- demonstrate clinical examination skills;
- choose and administer appropriate tests in an efficient manner;
- demonstrate developing clinical reasoning skills in the interpretation and integration test results;
- demonstrate developing skills in formulating appropriate management plans for patients; and
- demonstrate the development of 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 their knowledge in both oral and written form
• the ability to behave in a professionally appropriate manner
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Nil
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90015 | Acoustics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
ANAT90004 | Anatomy and Physiology for Audiology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90016 | Pathologies of the Auditory System | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90017 | Perception Of Sound & Speech | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90012 | Electrophysiological Assessment A | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
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:
- Six equally weighted 5 minute online MCQ tests, semester 1, weeks 3,5,6,9,10,11 (10%)
- A written assignment of up to 1000 words, due semester 2 week 10 (10%)
- A two hour written examination at the end of semester 2 (40%) [Hurdle Requirement]
Clinical component - 40%, comprising:
- A clinical skills assessment by OSCE at the end of semester 1 (10%)
- A clinical skills assessment by OSCE at the end of semester 2 (10%)
- A clinical examination at the end of semester 2 consisting of a simulated patient case followed by an oral examination, end of semester 2 (20%) [Hurdle Requirement]
Hurdle Requirements: Students must pass the written examination and the clinical component in order to pass Clinical Audiology A.
Satisfactory attendance and participation in the adult clinical placements throughout the year is also a hurdle requirement.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Jessica Vitkovic Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Lectures, practical sessions and tutorials: 80 hours. Clinics: 40 hours. Total time commitment 340 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
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Otis - the virtual patient, Clinical Audiology Simulation Software. Student Edition (12 month license)
Most recent version downloadable from website.
https://www.innoforce.com/en/virtualpatient/overview
Recommended texts and other resources
Nil
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Clinical Audiology - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022