ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC AUDIOLOGY 2

AUD5ADB

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will gain knowledge and practical skills in advanced aspects of diagnostic audiology including assessment of vestibular function, tinnitus and central auditory function. Through lectures and class discussions, you will gain advanced knowledge of the nature of auditory processing disorder (APD), including its causes and neurological correlates, the relationship between APD and other language/cognitive factors and disorders and intervention strategies for APD. In addition, you will gain indepth knowledge about tinnitus, including the mechanisms of generation, aetiology and pathology, and assessment strategies, and the assessment of vestibular function in adults. Your learning in this subject will be assessed by examinations, lab reports and assignments.

School: School of Allied Health

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Andrea Simpson

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Assessment and management of central auditory processing disorders in the educational setting - from science to practice	Recommended	Bellis, T J 2003	2ND EDN, SINGULAR PUBLISHING
Readings	Handbook of tinnitus	Recommended	Tyler, R 2000	N/A
Readings	Textbook of audiological medicine	Recommended	Luxon, L 2003	N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrates a mastery of theoretical knowledge of the anatomy, function and plasticity of the central auditory pathways and related areas of the brain.

Activities:: Lectures. Additional information (readings) provided on LMS. Components of a written examination.

02. Develops an understanding of the current theories and research controversies in the field of APD.

Activities:: Lectures, tutorials and class discussions. Additional information (readings, websites) provided on LMS. Components of a written examination.

03. Develops and applies a framework for decision-making and implementing diagnostic and treatment strategies for APD.

Activities:: Lectures and workshop classes. Additional information (readings, websites and videos) provided on LMS. Roleplaying exercise where students will be given a number of scenarios and will work in pairs to practice preparing/instructing the client and administering APD tests. Components of a written examination. Assignment - Clinical APD Report.

04. Demonstrates theoretical and technical skills used for evaluation and interpretation of test protocols for assessment of vestibular function, and the principles of vestibular rehabilitation in adults.

Activities:: Lectures and tutorials. Components of a written examination.

05. Analyse the theories of generation of tinnitus and demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and recent advances of assessment strategies for clients with tinnitus.

Activities:: Lectures. Additional information (readings) provided on LMS. Components of a written examination. Assignment - Theories of Generation of Tinnitus.

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrea Simpson

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
Clinical APD Report (1,000 words).	20	03
One 1,000-word assignment on tinnitus.	20	05
Three multiple-choice exams.	60	01, 04, 03, 02, 05