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Electrophysiological Assessment A (AUDI90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On 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
Semester 2
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Overview
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This subject introduces students to the basic concepts of bioengineering and signal processing relevant to electrophysiological measures used in audiology; the measurement and analysis of the auditory brainstem response; the theory and application of basic vestibular assessment including patient history and the Caloric, Vestibular Myogenic Evoked Potential (VEMP) and Hallpike tests; and the theory and application of Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) testing.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject the students should be able to:
- understand the basic concepts of bioengineering and signal processing relevant to electrophysiological measures used in Audiology;
- understand the measurement and analysis of the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and its use in infant hearing screening and diagnostic hearing assessment;
- demonstrate the developing ability to obtain, analyse and interpret ABR results, and to write accurate ABR reports;
- understand the theory and application of basic vestibular assessment including patient history and the Caloric, Vestibular Myogenic Evoked Potential (VEMP) and Hallpike tests;
- demonstrate developing skills in administering vestibular function tests; analysing, interpreting and integrating these test results; and writing accurate vestibular assessment reports;
- apply the knowledge and skills obtained in the subject to determine appropriate electrophysiological assessment techniques for patients;
- understand the theory and application of Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) testing; and
- demonstrate developing skills in administering OAE tests and analysing, interpreting and integrating OAE results with other audiological test results.
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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AUDI90015 | Acoustics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
ANAT90004 | Anatomy and Physiology for Audiology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90016 | Pathologies of the Auditory System | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90021 | Clinical Audiology A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
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
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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Written exam
| End of semester | 50% |
Written assignment
| Week 7 | 10% |
6 online MCQ tests (5 minutes each), Weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12
| Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Group case presentation (group size around 6 students, requiring 1-2 hours preparation per student)
| Week 11 | 25% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Donella Chisari Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 28 hours of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
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