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Principles of Hearing Rehabilitation (AUDI90049)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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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
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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Three equally weighted online MCQ tests, 15 minutes each.

  • 45 minutes (total)
Equally spaced througout the semester (approx weeks 4, 8, 11).15%

In class group presentation (3 minutes + 2 minutes questions)

  • 5 minutes (total)
Mid semester5%

A two hour written examination

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject		During the examination period40%

A clinical skills assessment by OSCE

  • 20 minutes
End of semester40%
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory participation and attendance (>90% attendance rate in scheduled placements) in clinical placements throughout the semester.Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 29 January 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorsSamantha Tai and Julien Zanin
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment172 hours
    Teaching period28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date11 March 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 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