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Cochlear Implants (AUDI90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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This course introduces students to the design principles of cochlear implants and the history of their development. All aspects of the clinical application of cochlear implants including audiological evaluation, medical issues, counselling, programming of devices and outcome measures are covered.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- apply audiological assessment techniques to accurately evaluate a severe to profoundly hearing impaired individual;
- apply communication skills to effectively counsel candidates regarding cochlear implants;
- apply communication skills to effectively rehabilitate/habilitate cochlear implant recipients;
- apply audiological skills to manage and assess cochlear implants patients pre and post operatively;
- develop a management plan for patients for whom a cochlear implant is not appropriate; and
- understand the technical advances and limitations of cochlear implant technology.
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: 26 April 2024