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Clinical Audiology B (AUDI90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Year Long
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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
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
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt behaviour in the clinic to suit the capabilities of patients from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Handle a complicated clinical history
- 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: 6 February 2024
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: 6 February 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A clinical examination consisting of a simulated complex patient case followed by an oral examination
| At the end of semester 1 during examination period | 20% |
Clinical Portfolio Part 1/3 Hurdle requirement: Students will complete a reflective piece and set learning goals/strategies to attain desired learning outcomes | Due week 2 semester 1 | N/A |
Clinical Portfolio Part 2/3
| Due end of semester 1 | N/A |
Clinical Portfoilio Part 3/3
| The end of Semester 2 | N/A |
Auditory Processing Assignment – written assignment
| Due week 4 semester 2 | 10% |
A clinical examination consisting of the assessment of an adult patient
| Due during semester 2 | 20% |
Written Exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
An oral exam including a clinical skills assessment | The end of semester 1, during examination period | 10% |
Last updated: 6 February 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinators Dani Tomlin and Kelley Graydon 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 3 February 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 February 2020 Census date 31 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 6 February 2024
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: 6 February 2024