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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
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Overview
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Clinical Audiology B is a year-long subject that builds on the knowledge and clinical skills obtained in first year. As a clinical subject it encompasses the clinical placement program, but also a theory arm that explores advanced aspects of clinical assessments, including complex cases, specialist diagnostic procedures and global health concepts. The assessments incorporate a combination of clinical skills and theoretical applications. Learning activities include on-line modules, in class workshops, inquiry and problem-based learning and peer learning activities.
The subject is part of the clinical placement program. Students should be expected to be allocated to clinical placements at the University Clinic and across metropolitan and rural services including hospitals and community settings.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Design and apply accurate adult diagnostic assessment journeys for complex patient groups, including history taking and management planning
- Adapt clinical behaviours that are responsive to the needs of patients from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Demonstrate analytical skills by incorporating the theoretical principles of clinical decision making
- Evaluate population health programs at a national and global level
- Demonstrate professionalism and clinical communication ability
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
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90012 | Electrophysiological Assessment A | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90021 | Clinical Audiology A | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90022 | Paediatric Audiology A | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90023 | Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation A | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
All of
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Multiple choice quiz
| Week 8, semester 1 | 5% |
Clinical exam (simulated patient and oral exam)
| Exam period, semester 1 | 30% |
Case study assignment
| Week 6, semester 2 | 20% |
Written exam
| Exam period, semester 2 | 25% |
Most Complex Patient presentation and discussion board contribution
| Week 11, semester 2 | 10% |
Clinical portfolio and oral presentation
| Throughout the teaching 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 28 February 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 6 February 2024
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: 6 February 2024