aud5lsr rehab 2 lifespan rehab

REHABILITATION 2 - LIFESPAN REHABILITATION

AUD5LSR

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Aural rehabilitation is an integral component of clinical audiology. Building on the foundation knowledge and skills gained in AUD5RHD (Rehabilitation I - Hearing Devices), in this subject you will further develop your understanding of the impact of hearing impairment on individuals, their communication partners and the wider community. Through a combination of workshops and self-directed learning modules, you will develop skills in patient-centred audiological rehabilitation and counselling techniques.

SchoolSchool of Allied Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must have passed AUD5CAB and AUD5RHD.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsCommunication disability in aging: from prevention to interventionRecommendedWorrall, L & Hickson, L 2003DELMAR LEARNING, NY
ReadingsIntroduction to aural rehabilitationRecommendedHull, R H (ed) 2010PLURAL, SAN DIEGO

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate theoretical mastery of aural rehabilitation as well as the psychosocial impacts of hearing loss on the individual, family unit and community as a whole.

Activities:
Lectures and self-directed e-learning.

02. Critically reflect on clinical practice as an Audiology practitioner.

Activities:
Lectures and self-directed e-learning. Additional information (readings, websites and videos) provided on LMS. Components of written assignment.

03. Critically design, evaluate and review individually-tailored client needs, rehabilitation goals, communication strategies, and clinical outcomes.

Activities:
Lectures and self-directed e-learning. Additional information (readings, websites and videos) provided on LMS. Components of written assignment.

04. Critically review and adapt your communication style, counselling techniques and rehabilitation plans for different client population groups.

Activities:
Lectures and self-directed e-learning. Additional information (readings, websites and videos) provided on LMS. Components of written and video assignment.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrea Simpson

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
1,000 word critical reflection written assignment2001, 02
5-min video (1,000 word equivalent) and 1,000-word critical reflection written assignment3501, 02, 03, 04
2,000 word written assignment4501, 02, 03, 04