Electrophysiological Assessment A

Subject AUDI90012 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 28 hours of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.
Total Time Commitment:

50 hours
Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
6.25
Corequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
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Recommended Background Knowledge:

N/A
Non Allowed Subjects:

N/A
Core Participation Requirements:

N/A

Contact

Ms Angela Marshall
amarshal@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject introduces students to the basic concepts of bioengineering and signal processing relevant to electrophysiological measures used in audiology; the measurement and analysis of the auditory brainstem response; the theory and application of basic vestibular assessment including patient history and the Caloric, Vestibular Myogenic Evoked Potential (VEMP) and Hallpike tests; and the theory and application of Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) testing.
Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this subject the students should be able to:
• Understand the basic concepts of bioengineering and signal processing relevant to electrophysiological measures used in Audiology
• Understand the measurement and analysis of the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and its use in infant hearing screening and diagnostic hearing assessment
• Demonstrate the developing ability to obtain, analyse and interpret ABR results, and to write accurate ABR reports
• Understand the theory and application of basic vestibular assessment including patient history and the Caloric, Vestibular Myogenic Evoked Potential (VEMP) and Hallpike tests
• Demonstrate developing skills in administering vestibular function tests; analysing, interpreting and integrating these test results; and writing accurate vestibular assessment reports
• Apply the knowledge and skills obtained in the subject to determine appropriate electrophysiological assessment techniques for patients
• Understand the theory and application of Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) testing
• Demonstrate developing skills in administering OAE tests and analysing, interpreting and integrating OAE results with other audiological test results
Assessment:
  • Two written assignments of no more than 250 words each due in mid- to late- semester 2 and of equal weighting – 20%
  • A two hour written examination at the end of the semester – 80%

Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass the written examination in order to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:

Nil
Recommended Texts:

Nil
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills:

At the completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:
• critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• the ability to integrate theory and practice and to apply this in novel situations
• an openness to new ideas
• planning and time management skills
• the ability to communicate their knowledge in both oral and written form
Related Course(s): Master of Clinical Audiology

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