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Clinical Audiology B (AUDI90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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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
Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- 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
- Handle a complicated clinical history
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt behaviour in the clinic to suit the capabilities of patients from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Formulate appropriate management plans for patients
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills by incorporating the theoretical principles of clinical decision making in the interpretation and integration test results
- 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
None
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 1 hour clinical examination at the end of semester 1 consisting of a simulated complex patient case followed by an oral examination, during examination period; 20% (Hurdle)
Clinical Portfolio:
- Students will complete a reflective piece and set learning goals/strategies to attain desired learning outcomes; due week 2 semester 1 (Hurdle)
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Present an oral progress review mid year incorporating evidence from the clinical diary (5 minutes); due end of semester 1 (Hurdle)
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For each adult diagnostic 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)
Auditory Processing Assignment – written assignment, 500 words; Due week 4 semester 2 (10%)
A clinical examination consisting of the assessment of an adult patient. (3 hours); Due during semester 2 (20%)
Written Exam (1 hour); Due during examination period (Hurdle. Students must obtain at least 50% on this assessment to pass the subject) (40%)
An oral exam including a clinical skills assessment conducted at the end of semester 1, during examination period (10%)
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 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
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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