aud4ida diagnostic audiology

INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTIC AUDIOLOGY

AUD4IDA

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This course introduces you to the fundamental clinical assessment procedures used in the audiological evaluation of adult patients. Through lectures and online workshop activities, you will learn how to take case histories, perform otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance tests as well as speech discrimination tests. You will develop clinical decision making skills, as you learn to select and administer appropriate tests, to interpret and integrate your audiological findings, and write comprehensive reports incorporating referrals and appropriate management strategies.

SchoolSchool of Allied Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

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 conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsHandbook of clinical audiology.PrescribedKatz, J et al (eds) 20096TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, BALTIMORE.
ReadingsAudiology diagnosis.RecommendedRoeser, RJ, Valente, M & Hosford-Dunn, H (eds) 2007THIEME, NY.
ReadingsAudiology: The fundamentals.RecommendedBess, F. & Humes, LE 20084TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, BALTIMORE.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Integrate theoretical knowledge about diagnostic pure tone audiometric assessment techniques and apply this knowledge in generating sound clinical hypotheses.

Activities:
Lecture and workshop classes: (i) pure tone audiometry (ii) test preparation-case history taking, case file review, otoscopic examination and client preparation; (iii) pure tone audiometry-air and bone conduction testing procedures; (iv) classification of hearing loss; (v) clinical masking in air and bone conduction testing. Four small group practical classes. Role playing exercise-students will be given a number of scenarios and will work in pairs to practise case history taking and preparing/instructing the client. Components of a written examination.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
Communication(Communication)
Writing(Writing)
Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

02. Integrate theoretical knowledge about tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing and speech audiometry assessment techniques and apply this knowledge in generating sound clinical hypotheses.

Activities:
Lecture and workshop classes: (i) theoretical basis of immittance audiometry; (ii) tympanometry-procedures, applications and classification (iii) acoustic reflex testing and reflex decay; (iv) Eustachian tube tests; (v) applications of speech audiometry and introduction to the speech audiogram; (vi) procedure for speech audiometry; (vii) speech masking. Two small group practical classes. Components of a written examination.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
Writing(Writing)

03. Integrate and consolidate clinical information gleaned from the diagnostic test battery and interpret the results to accurately determine the nature and level of hearing impairment.

Activities:
3. Lecture and workshop classes: (i) the audiology test battery - interpretation and integration of findings; (ii) report writing and referral. PBL workshops - case studies. Pairs of students will be provided with a case history, and associated audiological findings, and will be asked to interpret and integrate the results, and present their conclusions to the class. The class will then engage in open discussion regarding the choice of tests, completeness of data, possible diagnosis and referral options for that case. Components of a written examination.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
Communication(Communication)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

04. Synthesize knowledge to identify and solve complex problems in audiological report-writing for clinical cases based on test results and design appropriate management and referral plans.

Activities:
Report-writing tutorial. Lectures and workshops. Written examination
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson

Class requirements

Laboratory Class
Six 2.0 hours laboratory class per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 1-6"

Lecture
Eight 2.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 1-8"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One two-hour written examination.7001, 02, 03, 04
Completion of 3 written assessments (equivalent to 500-750 word count each)3001, 02, 03, 04