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Clinical Audiology B (AUDI90007)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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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:

  • Conduct a complicated clinical history;
  • Conduct accurate audiometric tests for patients aged seven years 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;
  • Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills by incorporating the theoretical principles of clinical decision making in the interpretation and integration test results;
  • Formulate appropriate management plans for patients; and
  • 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

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
AUDI90012 Electrophysiological Assessment A
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 6.25
AUDI90021 Clinical Audiology A
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
AUDI90022 Paediatric Audiology A
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
AUDI90023 Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
AUDI90001 Electrophysiological Assessment B
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 6.25
AUDI90006 Paediatric Audiology B
Year Long (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 18.75
AUDI90024 Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B
Year Long (Dual-Delivery - 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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A clinical examination consisting of a simulated complex patient case followed by an oral examination

  • 1 hours
Hurdle requirement		At the end of semester 1 during examination period20%

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 1N/A

Clinical Portfolio Part 2/3

  • 5 minutes
Hurdle requirement: Present an oral progress review mid year incorporating evidence from the clinical diary		Due end of semester 1N/A

Clinical Portfolio Part 3/3

  • 2000 words
Hurdle requirement: 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. On the same day, they will also be required to present a 5-minute oral progress review incorporating evidence from the clinical diary		The end of Semester 2N/A

Auditory Processing Assignment – written assignment

  • 500 words
Due week 4 semester 210%

A clinical examination consisting of the assessment of an adult patient

  • 3 hours
Due during semester 220%

Written Exam

  • 1 hours
Hurdle requirement: Students must obtain at least 50% on this assessment to pass the subject		During the examination period40%

An oral exam including a clinical skills assessment

The end of semester 1, during examination period10%

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Year Long
    CoordinatorsKelley Graydon and Dani Tomlin
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours38 hours lectures, problem-based learning case discussions, practical work and peer review assignments, 80 hours clinics.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 24 October 2021
    Last self-enrol date12 March 2021
    Census date31 May 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 September 2021
    Assessment period ends19 November 2021

    Year Long contact information

    dtomlin@unimelb.edu.au

    kgraydon@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Nil

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Nil

  • Subject notes

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster 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