aud4ida diagnostic audiology
INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTIC AUDIOLOGY
AUD4IDA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This course introduces you to the fundamental clinical assessment procedures used in the audiological evaluation of adult patients. Through lectures and online workshop activities, you will learn how to take case histories, perform otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance tests as well as speech discrimination tests. You will develop 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.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBojana Sarkic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZHCCA, HZHAUD, HZHCAU and must have passed 300 credit points; OR Must be admitted in HMAUD and no other rule applies.
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. | Prescribed | Katz, J et al (eds) 2009 | 6TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, BALTIMORE. |
| Readings | Audiology diagnosis. | Recommended | Roeser, RJ, Valente, M & Hosford-Dunn, H (eds) 2007 | THIEME, NY. |
| Readings | Audiology: The fundamentals. | Recommended | Bess, F. & Humes, LE 2008 | 4TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, BALTIMORE. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Integrate theoretical knowledge about diagnostic pure tone audiometric assessment techniques and apply this knowledge in generating sound clinical hypotheses.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes.
02. Integrate theoretical knowledge about tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing and speech audiometry assessment techniques and apply this knowledge in generating sound clinical hypotheses.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes.
03. Integrate and consolidate clinical information gleaned from the diagnostic test battery and interpret the results to accurately determine the nature and level of hearing impairment.
- Activities:
- Lecture and workshop classes.
04. Synthesise knowledge to identify and solve complex problems in audiological report-writing for clinical cases based on test results and design appropriate management and referral plans.
- Activities:
- Report-writing tutorial. Lectures and workshops. Written examination.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBojana Sarkic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 20
One 3.0 hours lecture per week from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One two-hour written examination. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Clinical report writing assignment (equivalent to 1500 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 3 x short question quizzes (equivalent to 1000 words) | 15 | 01, 02 |