hcs2ihb introduction to hearing
INTRODUCTION TO HEARING AND BALANCE: EMBRYOLOGY, GENETICS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY
HCS2IHB
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject addresses the fundamentals of epidemiology within hearing and balance pathology. A particular emphasis on hearing difficulties within the Indigenous community will be provided. The purpose of this subject is to help students interpret the mass of epidemiological literature within the audiology field and the various types of data that they might come across as future audiologists. The information will be essential for students who plan on engaging in future hearing and balance assessment and management.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Audiology (HZHCCA) or the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Audiology (HZHCAU).
Co-requisites [HCS2IVA]
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Ballantyne's deafness | Recommended | Graham, J 2009 | WILEY, LONDON. |
| Readings | Review of medical physiology | Recommended | Ganong, W 2001 | MCGRAW HILL, NEW YORK. |
| Readings | Text book of audiological medicine | Recommended | Luxon, L 2003 | TAYLOR AND FRANCIS. |
| Readings | Basic epidemiology. | Recommended | Beaglehole, R, Bonita, R, Kjellstrom, T 2007 | 2ND EDN, WHO, GENEVA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Be able to evaluate the importance of epidemiological data as it applies to hearing pathology.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes.
02. Be able to critically evaluate and interpret epidemiological data as it applies to hearing pathology.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes.
03. Be able to critically evaluate and interpret fundamental epidemiological measures of frequency and association as they apply to hearing pathology.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes.
04. Be able to critically apply knowledge of epidemiological concepts as it applies to hearing pathology within the Indigenous community.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes.
05. Be able to justify the role of epidemiology in various public health activities within hearing health programs including, surveillance, prevention and screening. Examples include newborn hearing screening programs and Indigenous community hearing surveillance and follow-up.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Week 49-49, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information Resources Internal
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 49 - 49
One 5.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 49 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Subject delivered over five full days (9am-5pm) of lectures and small group workshops during week 49 (2-6 Dec)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completion of 5 online multiple-choice quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 10-minute presentation (equivalent to 1,250 words) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 | |
| One 1,500 written assignment | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |