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AUD504 - Clinical Audiology Placement I

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Audiology

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 3 units in (AUD500, AUD501, AUD502)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit students will undertake a 10-day clinical placement where they will begin to develop real-world clinical skills. This will involve gaining independence in non-complex cases and participating in a wider caseload that may include paediatric assessment, objective testing, and hearing devices. Students will be supervised by an accredited audiologist and will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Students will also learn about industrial audiology and hearing screening including an understanding of occupational health and safety relevant standards and legislation. Students will learn how to implement and justify hearing screening programs for both adult and pediatric populations in a variety of contexts. Students will be able to make appropriate recommendations for the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. Although every effort is made to locate a placement close to the student's place of residence, students should plan for the possibility of travel across the Northern Territory and interstate. This unit includes a clinical exam which assessed face-to-face. This exam is scheduled during the same week as intensives for AUD503, AUD505, and AUD511. Students will be expected to pay for their placement related expenses such as transport and accommodation.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply theoretical knowledge on hearing screening procedures and occupational health and safety standards in a variety of contexts.
2.	Self-identify professional development needs, formulate a plan to enhance clinical knowledge and/or practice, and collect evidence of attainment.
3.	Effectively and safely perform, interpret, and manage non-complex audiological assessments whilst under supervision.
4.	Model professional behavior consistent with Audiology Australia's Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Professional Practice Standards.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Industrial Audiology and Screening Assignment (1000 words)	15%	1 - Apply theoretical knowledge on hearing screening procedures and occupational health and safety standards in a variety of contexts. 2 - Self-identify professional development needs, formulate a plan to enhance clinical knowledge and/or practice, and collect evidence of attainment.
2.	Clinical Portfolio (2000 words) (Hurdle)	50%	1 - Apply theoretical knowledge on hearing screening procedures and occupational health and safety standards in a variety of contexts. 2 - Self-identify professional development needs, formulate a plan to enhance clinical knowledge and/or practice, and collect evidence of attainment. 3 - Effectively and safely perform, interpret, and manage non-complex audiological assessments whilst under supervision. 4 - Model professional behavior consistent with Audiology Australia's Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Professional Practice Standards.
3.	Clinical Exam (1 hour) (2 Attempts, Hurdle)	35%	1 - Apply theoretical knowledge on hearing screening procedures and occupational health and safety standards in a variety of contexts. 2 - Self-identify professional development needs, formulate a plan to enhance clinical knowledge and/or practice, and collect evidence of attainment. 3 - Effectively and safely perform, interpret, and manage non-complex audiological assessments whilst under supervision. 4 - Model professional behavior consistent with Audiology Australia's Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Professional Practice Standards.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR

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ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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