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Clinical Audiology A (AUDI90021)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

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
AUDI90048 Principles of Clinical Audiology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
AUDI90049 Principles of Hearing Rehabilitation
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
AUDI90050 Acoustics and Perception of Speech
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
AUDI90051 Principles of Paediatric Audiology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25

Corequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
AUDI90012 Electrophysiological Assessment A
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
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
AUDI90047 Audiology in Professional Contexts
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25

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

Two equally weighted 7 minute online MCQ tests

  • 14 minutes (total)
Weeks 2 and 45%

A 250 word reflective essay

  • 250 words
Week 65%

A written examination

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: Exam must be passed (a score of 50% or more is required)		End of semester examination period40%

A clinical skills assessment by OSCE

  • 10 minutes
Hurdle requirement: OSCE must be passed to pass the subject		During the examination period20%

A clinical examination consisting of a simulated patient case followed by an oral examination. 30 minute written plus 10 minute oral

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: Clinical examination must be passed (a score of 50% or more is required)		During the examination period30%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorLauren Story
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursLectures, practical sessions and tutorials: 80 hours. Clinics: 40 hours.
    Total time commitment170 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

    story.l@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

2 hours pre-reading per week (24 hours) Assessment preparation throughout the semester 50 hours

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Otis - the virtual patient, Clinical Audiology Simulation Software. Student Edition (12 month license)

    Most recent version downloadable from website.

    https://www.innoforce.com/en/virtualpatient/overview

    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