aud4ida introduction to diagnostic audiology

INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTIC AUDIOLOGY

AUD4IDA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces you to the fundamental clinical assessment procedures used in the audiological evaluation of adult patients. Through lectures and online workshop activities, you will be taught how to take case histories , perform otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance tests as well as speech discrimination tests. You will explore 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.

SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorBojana Sarkic

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

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

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZHCCA, HZHAUD, HZHCAU and must have passed HCS2IAA, HCS3IHB and HCS3PCA; OR Must be admitted in HMAUD and no other rule applies

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Audiology diagnosis.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorRoeser, RJ, Valente, M & Hosford-Dunn, H

Year2007

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PublisherTHIEME, NY.

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Audiology: The fundamentals

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorBess, F. & Humes, LE

Year2008

Edition/Volume4TH EDN

PublisherLIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, BALTIMORE.

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Handbook of clinical audiology.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorKatz, J et al

Year2014

Edition/Volume7TH EDN

PublisherLIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, BALTIMORE.

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Integrate theoretical knowledge about diagnostic pure tone audiometric assessment techniques to generate sound clinical hypotheses.

02. Integrate theoretical knowledge about tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing and speech audiometry assessment techniques to generate sound clinical hypotheses.

03. Accurately determine the nature and level of hearing impairment through appropriate diagnostic testing.

04. Clearly report complex audiological problems and proposed solutions based on test results.

05. Develop appropriate management plans and referral pathways based on professional knowledge and test results.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBojana Sarkic

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One two-hour written examination (2000 words equivalent).	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Clinical report writing assignment (1500 words equivalent))	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
3x 20 minute quizzes (equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2