Clinical Audiology A

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

340 hours

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject introduces students to the audiological evaluation and management of adult patients. In particular, this subject covers history taking; clinical examination including otoscopy; the theory and practice of diagnostic audiological techniques including pure tone air and bone conduction audiometry, masking techniques, speech audiometry, tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing; infection control procedures; professionalism and clinical communication skills; non-organic hearing loss; diagnostic testing and clinical decision analysis. This subject also introduces students to the principles and practices of clinical education. Students will gain clinical experience in the assessment and management of hearing and balance disorders in the non-paediatric population.

On completion of this subject students should:
• Understand the use, calibration and care of diagnostic equipment
• Apply appropriate infection control procedures
• Take a clinical history
• Demonstrate clinical examination skills
• Choose and administer appropriate tests in an efficient manner
• Demonstrate developing clinical reasoning skills in the interpretation and integration test results
• Demonstrate developing skills in formulating appropriate management plans for patients
• Demonstrate the development of professionalism and clinical communication skills in both verbal and written formats

Theoretical component - 50% comprising:

A written assignment of up to 1000 words due late semester 2 – 10%
A two hour written examination at the end of semester 2 – 40%

Clinical component - 50% comprising:

A clinical skills assessment by OSCE at the end of semester 1 – 10%
A clinical skills assessment by OSCE at the end of semester 2 – 15%
A clinical examination at the end of semester 2 consisting of a simulated patient case followed by an oral examination – 25% (a pass for this examination is a hurdle requirement of the clinical component).

Students must pass the written examination and the clinical component in order to pass this subject.
Satisfactory attendance and participation in the adult clinical placements throughout the year is a hurdle requirement.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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
• the ability to behave in a professionally appropriate manner