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Clinical Audiology A (AUDI90021)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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: 1 August 2024