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Electrophysiological Assessment A (AUDI90012)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject introduces students to the basic concepts of bioengineering and signal processing relevant to electrophysiological measures used in audiology; the measurement and analysis of the auditory brainstem response; the theory and application of basic vestibular assessment including patient history and the Caloric, Vestibular Myogenic Evoked Potential (VEMP) and Hallpike tests; and the theory and application of Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) testing.

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of this subject the students should be able to:

  • Identify the basic concepts of bioengineering and signal processing relevant to electrophysiological measures used in Audiology;
  • Describe the measurement and analysis of the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and its use in infant hearing screening and diagnostic hearing assessment;
  • Demonstrate the developing ability to obtain, analyse and interpret ABR results, and to write accurate ABR reports;
  • Describe the theory and application of basic vestibular assessment including patient history and the Caloric, Vestibular Myogenic Evoked Potential (VEMP) and Hallpike tests;
  • Demonstrate developing skills in administering vestibular function tests; analysing, interpreting and integrating these test results; and writing accurate vestibular assessment reports;
  • Apply the knowledge and skills obtained in the subject to determine appropriate electrophysiological assessment techniques for patients;
  • Summarise the theory and application of Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) testing; and
  • Demonstrate developing skills in administering OAE tests and analysing, interpreting and integrating OAE results with other audiological test results.

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

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

For students completing 1st Year from 2021 onwards

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ANAT90004 Anatomy and Physiology for Audiology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
AUDI90016 Pathologies of the Auditory System
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
AUDI90050 Acoustics and Perception of Speech
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25

For students completing 1st Year prior to 2021

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ANAT90004 Anatomy and Physiology for Audiology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
AUDI90016 Pathologies of the Auditory System
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25

AUDI90015 Acoustics

Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
AUDI90021 Clinical Audiology A
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written exam

  • 1 hours
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written examination in order to pass this subject overall.		End of semester50%

Written assignment

  • 250 words
Week 710%

6 online MCQ tests (5 minutes each), Weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12

  • 30 minutes (total)
Throughout the teaching period15%

Group case presentation (group size around 6 students, requiring 1-2 hours preparation per student)

  • 10 minutes
Week 1125%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorDonella Chisari
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours28 hours of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    chisarid@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

85 hours

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Nil

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Nil

  • 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: 31 January 2024