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Principles of Clinical Audiology (AUDI90048)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the audiological evaluation and management of adult patients. In particular, this subject covers history taking; clinical examination including otoscopy; the theory and practice of diagnostic audiological techniques including pure tone air and bone conduction audiometry, masking techniques, speech audiometry, tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing; infection control procedures; professionalism and clinical communication skills.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students will:
- Demonstrate developing clinical examination skills, incorporating clinical history taking and appropriate use of diagnostic tools;
- Develop clinical reasoning skills for the interpretation and integration of test results; and
- Recognise the role of professionalism and communication skills in a clinical environment.
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
None
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 |
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 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Four equally weighted 7-minute online MCQ tests
| Weeks 2,6,8 & 9 | 10% |
A two hour written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
A clinical skills assessment by OSCE
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory participation and attendance (>90% attendance rate in scheduled placements) throughout the semester. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Lauren Story Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
2 hours pre-reading per week ( 24 hours) Assessment preparation throughout semester (50 hours)
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024