aud5rhd rehab 1 hearing devices
REHABILITATION 1 - HEARING DEVICES
AUD5RHD
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Hearing aid systems are a major component of the audiological management of hearing impairment. In this course, you will begin to develop a comprehensive understanding of the psychosocial impacts of acquired hearing loss on an individual and their family, and the fundamental principles and practices of rehabilitative audiology in adults. Through lectures and demonstrations, you will learn about the styles, components and electroacoustic characteristics of hearing aids. You will develop the skills necessary to select an appropriate hearing aid and/or assistive listening device based on a client's hearing loss, lifestyle and communication needs. Through hands-on workshops, you will learn how to take ear impressions, modify a selected device and verify its fitting in a clinical setting. You will also develop skills in informational counselling and patient follow-up. Your learning in this subject will be assessed through written exams and lab reports.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAmr El Refaie
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must complete 300 credit points in HZHAUD or HZHCAU or be admitted in HMAUD.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students enrolled in Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Audiology (HZHCAU) and Master of Clinical Audiology (HMAUD) will be given preference over students not enrolled in these courses.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Handbook of clinical audiology. | Recommended | Katz, J, Medwetsky, L, Burkard, R & Hood, L 2009 | 6TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA. |
| Readings | Hearing aids. | Recommended | Dillon, H. 2012 | 2ND EDN, BOOMERANG PUBLISHING, SYDNEY |
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAmr El Refaie
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Four 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 9 -12"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 1 & 4"
Lecture
Eight 2.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"In weeks 1-4 & 9-12"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In weeks 5 - 12"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word assignment. | 30 | |
| One two-hour written exam at end of semester. | 70 |