aud5lsb rehab 3 lifespan
REHABILITATION 3 - LIFESPAN REHABILITATION
AUD5LSB
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will gain knowledge and practical skills in advancedaspects of rehabilitative audiology. Through lectures and workshops, you will learn about paediatric re/habilitation, the management and rehabilitation of vestibular disorders and tinnitus, the technical and medical aspects of implantable devices, and hearing loss prevention. Inaddition, through e-learning business modules, you will develop an understanding of organisational and other workplace issues related to audiology practice management. Your learning in this subject will be assessed by examinations and assignments.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites None
Co-requisites None
Incompatible subjects None
Equivalent subjects None
Special conditions Students enrolled in Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Audiology (HZHAUD) or Master of Clinical Audiology (HMAUD) will be given preference over students not enrolled in the course.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Cochlear Implants: A Practical Guide 2nd Ed | Recommended | Cooper, H.W. & Craddock, L.C. (Eds). 2006 | LONDAON: WHURR PUBLISHERS |
Readings | Comprehensive Handbook of Paediatric Audiology | Recommended | Seewald, R. & Tharpe, A.M. 2011 | PLURAL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply knowledge of aspects of hearing and rehabilitation specific to children
- Activities:
- Lectures and tutorials: - The effects of hearing loss on speech and language development and communication - The impact of otitis media in general paediatric population and in high risk groups (e.g. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children) - Auditory Processing Disorders in children - Management of unilateral, conductive and mild hearing loss - Educational issues and class room acoustics - Hearing aids fitting and verification in children - Counselling techniques for working with children and their families -Assessed by components of written exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Communicate and express knowledge of the technical, medical and clinical aspects of implantable devices
- Activities:
- Lectures and seminars - Cochlear implants - Bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) - Implantable middle ear devices Assessed by components of written exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Evaluate and interpret protocols for the evaluation and management of tinnitus
- Activities:
- Lectures, seminars, PBL cases - Tinnitus generation and pathological causes - Tinnitus assessment - Tinnitus management and the role of the tinnitus clinic Assessment by assignemtn and components of written exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Evaluate and interpret protocols for the evaluation of vestibular pathology
- Activities:
- Lectures, seminars and PBL - Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system, theories of balance - Assessment of the vestibular system - Pathologies affecting balance - Management of vestibular pathologies Assessed by components of written exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Evaluate and interpret strategies and procedures for prevention of hearing loss in occupational and non-occupational settings
- Activities:
- Lectures and seminars, on-line material - Environmental noise exposure and noise induced hearing loss - Occupational and leisure noise exposure - Worksafe Victoria guidelines - Public education and awarness of hearing conservation strategies and the role of the audiologist Assessed by components of written exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Communicate and express knowledge of professional issues in audiology practice, Enterprenurship and opportunities in the field of Audiology
- Activities:
- E-learning online module: - Organisational issues in Audiology practice - Marketing and promotional strategies - Career paths and networking Assessed by online multiple choice questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Communicate and express awarness of issues and concerns of the Deaf communitiy, cultural and global issues of Deaf movement and Deafhood
- Activities:
- Lectures and seminar, on line material - History of Deaf communities, Deaf culture - Deaf education - Introduction to Auslan - Communication tips and working with interpreters - Deafhood Assessed by components of written exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.0 days lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 2.0 days seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.0 days laboratory class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Four 2.0 days problem based learning other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Integrated with lectures and seminars"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 2.0 days scheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"16 hours of online/self directed study modules looking at entrepreneurship and business issues related to Audiology practice."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
2000 words Tinnitus management assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
3 hours Written exam | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
Business module multiple choice assessment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |