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Cochlear Implants (AUDI90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This course introduces students to the design principles of cochlear implants and the history of their development. All aspects of the clinical application of cochlear implants including audiological evaluation, medical issues, counselling, programming of devices and outcome measures are covered.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- apply audiological assessment techniques to accurately evaluate a severe to profoundly hearing impaired individual;
- apply communication skills to effectively counsel candidates regarding cochlear implants;
- apply communication skills to effectively rehabilitate/habilitate cochlear implant recipients;
- apply audiological skills to manage and assess cochlear implants patients pre and post operatively;
- develop a management plan for patients for whom a cochlear implant is not appropriate; and
- understand the technical advances and limitations of cochlear implant technology.
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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90015 | Acoustics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90017 | Perception Of Sound & Speech | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90023 | Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
AUDI90021 | Clinical Audiology A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90007 | Clinical Audiology B | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
• A short answer test in week 13 of semester 3 (15%)
• A written assignment not exceeding 1500 words due in week 8 of semester 4 (25%)
• A two hour written examination at the end of semester 4 (60%) [Hurdle Requirement]
Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Richard Dowell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Lectures and Practical Sessions: 34 hours. Clinics: 20 hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Nil
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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