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Paediatric Audiology B (AUDI90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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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 and 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
- handle a complicated clinical history, give appropriate feedback to parents
- 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