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Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B (AUDI90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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Hearing Devices and Rehabilitation B is a year-long subject that builds on the knowledge and clinical skills obtained in first year. This clinical subject focuses on adopting a holistic approach to hearing rehabilitation in adults with a hearing impairment. Theoretical knowledge will include emerging technological advancements in hearing devices, complex cases, advanced verification procedures and evidence-based practices in adult hearing rehabilitation.
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
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Conduct advanced hearing aid verification for individuals with complex hearing impairments;
- Adapt communication to suit the needs of all patients;
- Analyse, interpret, and integrate available information to recommend appropriate management and intervention options/strategies from the available clinical information
- Demonstrate analytical skills by incorporating the theoretical principles of clinical decision making
- Critically appraise marketing material and available evidence to inform clinical practice
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: 19 December 2024