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Paediatric Audiology B (AUDI90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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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 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
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
A two-hour written examination, end of semester 2, 40%
Clinical Portfolio
1. Students will complete a reflective piece and set learning goals/strategies to attain desired learning outcome, due Week 2 Semester 1 (Hurdle)
2. Present an oral progress review mid-year incorporating evidence from the clinical diary – (5 minutes), due end of Semester 1 (Hurdle)
3. For each paediatric clinical placement, students will be required to complete a clinical diary which documents the progression towards the students learning goals and a set of prescribed clinical skills . Students will submit their clinical diary including an executive summary at the end of Semester 2 (2000 words). On the same day, they will also be required to present a 5-minute oral progress review incorporating evidence from the clinical diary (Hurdle)
A case study assignment due early semester 2, during the semester, 10%
A clinical examination during semester 2 consisting of the assessment of children, during the semester, 10% (Hurdle)
A clinical skills assessment by OSCE (4 stations of 7 minutes each), due end of Semester 1, 20% (Hurdle)
An oral exam including a clinical skills assessment conducted at the end of semester 2 (exam period) (Two 20-minute stations), 20% (Hurdle)
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 4 February 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 February 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
255 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Nil
Recommended texts and other resources
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