ADVANCED AUDIOLOGICAL REHABILITATION

AUD5LSB

2021

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject you will gain knowledge and practical skills in advanced aspects of rehabilitative audiology. Through lectures and workshops, you will learn about paediatric rehabilitation, the management and rehabilitation of complex clients, the technical and medical aspects of implantable devices and candidacy, and hearing loss prevention. Your learning in this subject will be assessed by examinations and assignments.

SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Anderson

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesAUD5LSA AND AUD5RHD AND AUD5LSR

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsStudents enrolled in Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Clinical Audiology (HZHAUD) or Master of Clinical Audiology (HMAUD) will be given preference over students not enrolled in the course.

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Readings

Cochlear Implants: A Practical Guide

Resource TypeRecommended

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorCooper, H.W. & Craddock, L.C..

Year2006

Edition/Volume2nd Ed

PublisherLONDAON: WHURR PUBLISHERS

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Comprehensive Handbook of Paediatric Audiology

Resource TypeRecommended

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorSeewald, R. & Tharpe, A.M.

Year2016

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPLURAL PUBLISHING Inc.

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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. Critically evaluate and review information from a wide variety of sources to develop clinically-sound rehabilitative strategies for special population groups.
02. Defend, based on best available evidence, the choice of suitable candidates for implantable devices.
03. Defend, based on best available evidence, the choice of suitable candidates for tinnitus management.
04. Critically interpret strategies and procedures for the prevention of hearing loss in occupational and non-occupational settings.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Anderson

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 41 - 41
Five 5.00 h lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 41 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
Week 10

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 33 - 33
Five 5.00 h lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
Week 3

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Integrated with lectures and seminars

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

2,500 word written assignment about aged care settings

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo30 SILO1

2 hour written exam (2,000 words equivalent).  Exam addresses implantable devices

N/ACentral examIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2

2,500 word written assignment which addresses tinnitus management plan

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO3

2 hour written exam (2,000 words equivalent)

N/ACentral examIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO3, SILO4