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Principles of Hearing Rehabilitation (AUDI90049)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject introduces the student to the foundations of audiological rehabilitation that incorporates a holistic approach to hearing care. This includes an introduction to hearing devices and communication strategies that underpins the hearing rehabilitation program.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students will be able to
- Discuss the effects of hearing loss on communication ability and evaluate these effects in terms of activity limitations and participation restrictions.
- Outline the theoretical principles and practical considerations that underpin aural rehabilitation, incorporating effective communication, biological, psycho-social and societal factors.
- Describe the different options available for aural rehabilitation, including communication strategies, devices, and signal processing approaches.
- Explain the role of an audiologist in assessing suitability for, and provision of, aural rehabilitation that covers both device and non-device alternatives suitable for impacted individuals.
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: 29 January 2022
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 |
6.25 |
AUDI90016 | Pathologies of the Auditory System | Semester 1 |
6.25 |
AUDI90048 | Principles of Clinical Audiology | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
AUDI90050 | Acoustics and Perception of Speech | Semester 1 |
6.25 |
AUDI90051 | Principles of Paediatric Audiology | Semester 1 |
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: 29 January 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three equally weighted online MCQ tests, 15 minutes each.
| Equally spaced througout the semester (approx weeks 4, 8, 11). | 15% |
In class group presentation (3 minutes + 2 minutes questions)
| Mid semester | 5% |
A two hour written examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
A clinical skills assessment by OSCE
| End of semester | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory participation and attendance (>90% attendance rate in scheduled placements) in clinical placements throughout the semester. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 29 January 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Samantha Tai and Julien Zanin Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 172 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Time commitment details
3 hours pre-reading per week (36 hours) Assessment preparation (50 hours)
Last updated: 29 January 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 29 January 2022