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Audiology Practice A (AUDI90053)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject introduces students to the audiological evaluation of adult and paediatric populations. Through a combination of weekly self-directed learning activities, on campus lectures, workshops and practical sessions, students will become familiar with the standard audiological diagnostic clinical encounter. This subject also focuses on professionalism and clinical communication. Students will be supported to develop both verbal and non-verbal clinical communication skills through workshops, role-play and group activities.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Select and justify the appropriate clinical audiological assessment(s) for adult and paediatric client groups.
  • Apply diagnostic assessments to adult and paediatric client groups in simulation settings.
  • Implement clinical reasoning skills for the integration and interpretation of simple case scenarios.
  • Communicate simple clinical information professionally using verbal, non-verbal, and written formats.

Generic skills

  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to new problems;
  • Communicate clearly in written and oral forms;
  • Work as part of a team to address a common goal;
  • Manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
  • Show respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship;
  • Integrate knowledge from different domains;
  • Value the collection and recording of accurate and complete data; and
  • Reflect upon and identify deficiencies in knowledge, skills and attitudes and consider strategies to address those deficiencies.

Last updated: 5 October 2024