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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsCochlear Implants: A Practical Guide 2nd EdRecommendedCooper, H.W. & Craddock, L.C. (Eds). 2006LONDAON: WHURR PUBLISHERS
ReadingsComprehensive Handbook of Paediatric AudiologyRecommendedSeewald, R. & Tharpe, A.M. 2011PLURAL

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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Start date between: and    Key dates

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 elementComments%ILO*
2000 words Tinnitus management assignment3001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07
3 hours Written exam5001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07
Business module multiple choice assessment2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07