aud5cac prof prac clin aud c
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - CLINICAL AUDIOLOGY C
AUD5CAC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop advanced clinical audiology skills, with an emphasis on diagnostic audiology in children, and rehabilitative audiology in adults. Through focused and intensive external clinical placements, you will enhance your clinical competence and reasoning skills, and will further develop your own professional identity. Through professional practice workshops, you will develop an understanding of ethical practice and legislation regulations in audiology. Your learning in this subject will be assessed by assignments, clinical and oral examinations and by assessment of clinical performance during placements.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichelle Thornton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites AUD5CAB, AUD5LSA, AUD5ADA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Handbook of clinical audiology | Recommended | Katz, J et al 2009 | 6TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, BALTIMORE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Applies advanced theoretical knowledge and practical competency to plan and implement audiology assessment and management of adults and children.
- Activities:
- Off-campus clinical placement.
02. Evaluates professional and ethical issues in audiological practice.
- Activities:
- Professional practice workshops.
03. Develops professional management skills to prioritise assessment strategies and manage workloads in clinical settings.
- Activities:
- Off-campus clinical placement.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Thornton
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 22 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
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Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Placement at an external audiology clinic"
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 14 - 21
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment - ethics in audiological practice. | Hurdle requirement | 20 | 02 |
| Clinical examination, followed by oral examination. | Hurdle Requirement | 60 | 03, 01 |
| Significant other presentation. | Hurdle Requirement | 15 | 01 |
| Professional practice online quiz. | Hurdle Requirement | 5 | 02 |
| Clinical Documentation | Hurdle Requirement Graded Pass/Fail | 01, 03 |