AUD5LSR
REHABILITATION 2 - LIFESPAN REHABILITATION
AUD5LSR
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Aural rehabilitation is an integral component of clinical audiology. Building on the foundation knowledge and skills gained in AUD5RHD (Rehabilitation I - Hearing Devices), in this subject you will further develop your understanding of the impact of hearing impairment on individuals, their communication partners and the wider community. Through a combination of workshops and self-directed learning modules, you will develop skills in patient-centred audiological rehabilitation and counselling techniques.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichelle Thornton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have passed AUD5CAB and AUD5RHD.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Communication disability in aging: from prevention to intervention | Recommended | Worrall, L & Hickson, L 2003 | DELMAR LEARNING, NY |
| Readings | Introduction to aural rehabilitation | Recommended | Hull, R H (ed) 2010 | PLURAL, SAN DIEGO |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate theoretical mastery of aural rehabilitation as well as the psychosocial impacts of hearing loss on the individual, family unit and community as a whole.
- Activities:
- Lectures and self-directed e-learning.
02. Critically reflect on clinical practice as an Audiology practitioner.
- Activities:
- Lectures and self-directed e-learning. Additional information (readings, websites and videos) provided on LMS. Components of written assignment.
03. Critically design, evaluate and review individually-tailored client needs, rehabilitation goals, communication strategies, and clinical outcomes.
- Activities:
- Lectures and self-directed e-learning. Additional information (readings, websites and videos) provided on LMS. Components of written assignment.
04. Critically review and adapt your communication style, counselling techniques and rehabilitation plans for different client population groups.
- Activities:
- Lectures and self-directed e-learning. Additional information (readings, websites and videos) provided on LMS. Components of written and video assignment.
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Thornton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 12
Four 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word critical reflection written assignment | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| 5-min video (1,000 word equivalent) and 1,000-word critical reflection written assignment | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 2,000 word written assignment | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |