aud5cab clinical audiology b
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - CLINICAL AUDIOLOGY B
AUD5CAB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Building on the knowledge and practical skills gained in Clinical Audiology A, this subject provides you with an opportunity to consolidate your skills in audiological assessment of adults. Through a combination of off-campus clinical placements and focused workshops, you will develop independence, professionalism and communication skills. You will be provided with an expanded range of casework, including hearing aid assessments and objective techniques. The learnings in this subject will be assessed by examination, portfolio, a written report and assessment at clinical placement.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichelle Thornton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Handbook of clinical audiology. | Prescribed | Katz, J et al (eds) 2009 | 6TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, BALTIMORE. |
| Readings | Audiology diagnosis. | Recommended | Roeser, RJ, Valente, M & Hosford-Dunn, H (eds) 2007 | THIEME, NY. |
| Readings | Audiology: the fundamentals. | Recommended | Bess, FB & Humes, LE 2008 | 4TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, BALTIMORE. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate competence in performing pure tone audiometry, immittance audiometry, speech audiometry and otoacoustic emission testing on adult patients with complex hearing losses.
- Activities:
- Off-campus clinical placement: (i) at-elbow supervision, by a clinical audiologist at an external clinic, with a variety of adult diagnostic and rehabilitation case types, ranging in level of complexity; (ii) student-driven clinic goals will be established prior to each clinic, based on previous feedback, supervisors will provide constructive verbal feedback to students following each clinic, with particular attention paid to the outcome of stated goals; (iii) case reports, will be prepared and submitted, students will select one case for open discussion at a subsequent PBL workshop. Laboratory classes: (i) students will be required to independently conduct eight comprehensive assessments on classmates, a portfolio of audiometric practice tests which will be submitted.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
02. Evaluate and select the appropriate clinical tests required to conduct a complex audiological evaluation. Integrate the information from the basic test battery and interprete the results to determine the nature and level of hearing impairment.
- Activities:
- PBL: (i) selected real cases will be shared with the class, with an emphasis on interpretation and integration of results, rehabilitation and case management issues, report-writing and liaising with other health professionals.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
03. Demonstrate an understanding of Health Records Act 2001 (Vic), and related privacy principles.
- Activities:
- Independent learning task: (i) students must complete an e-learning course, developed using training material from the Office of the Health Services Commissioner (OHSC), and submit certificate of completion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Demonstrate an awareness of professionalism expected of audiologist.
- Activities:
- Off campus clinical placement: (i) field supervisors will be provided with a formative assessment tool which will detail the goals and expectation levels for the semester, in compliance with the Core Knowledge and Competencies of Master of Audiology Graduates, Audiology Australia. In this subject, in which students will be conducting audiometric tests under direct supervision, supervisors will be asked to provide structured feedback on all aspects of performance at the end of each clinical placement. Laboratory class: (i) giving appropriate patient feedback - a practical discussion and roleplaying exercise.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Thornton
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Four 1.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Placement at an external audiology clinic for one day per week, over a period of four weeks, for observation."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Eight 1.0 hours lecture per study period during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 4 - 11"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Four 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 1-3 & 12"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| A clinical examination consisting of a simulated patient case followed by an oral examination. | 50 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Certificate of completion, Health Records Act online course. | Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory attendance and participation in placements and submission of case reports | 10 | 03 |
| Portfolio of test results. | Students will be required to submit a collection of 10 test results gathered from classmates | 20 | 03 |
| Report writing assignment. | Students will select two diverse examples from their collection of case reports and will generate comprehensive clinical reports | 20 | 02 |