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Clinical Audiology A (AUDI90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject builds on the skills introduced in the subject, Principles of Clinical Audiology. Students will continue to develop skills in the theory and practice of audiological evaluation and management of adult patients. This subject will expand on the audiological test battery covered in Principles of Clinical Audiology, to include how results integration and clinical reasoning enable management decision making for adult audiology patients. Further, clinical communication skills will continue to be developed for clinician patient interactions in clinical settings. This subject also introduces students to the principles and practices of clinical education. Students will gain clinical experience in the assessment and management of hearing and balance disorders in the adult population.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Demonstrate clinical audiological examination skills incorporating history taking and appropriate use and application of diagnostic tools
- Apply clinical reasoning skills for the interpretation and integration of results
- Synthesise appropriate management plans
- Demonstrate 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 their knowledge in both oral and written form
• the ability to behave in a professionally appropriate manner
Last updated: 6 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ANAT90004 | Anatomy and Physiology for Audiology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90016 | Pathologies of the Auditory System | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90048 | Principles of Clinical Audiology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90049 | Principles of Hearing Rehabilitation | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90050 | Acoustics and Perception of Speech | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90051 | Principles of Paediatric Audiology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90012 | Electrophysiological Assessment A | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
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 |
AUDI90047 | Audiology in Professional Contexts | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two equally weighted 7 minute online MCQ tests
| Weeks 2 and 4 | 5% |
A 250 word reflective essay
| Week 6 | 5% |
A written examination
| End of semester examination period | 40% |
A clinical skills assessment by OSCE
| During the examination period | 20% |
A clinical examination consisting of a simulated patient case followed by an oral examination. 30 minute written plus 10 minute oral
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 6 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dani Tomlin Coordinator Grace Nixon Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Lectures, practical sessions and tutorials: 80 hours. Clinics: 40 hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
2 hours pre-reading per week (24 hours) Assessment preparation throughout the semester 50 hours
Last updated: 6 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Otis - the virtual patient, Clinical Audiology Simulation Software. Student Edition (12 month license)
Most recent version downloadable from website.
https://www.innoforce.com/en/virtualpatient/overview
Recommended texts and other resources
Nil
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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