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CAUD810 – Community Audiology
2014 – S2 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Cath McMahon
John Newall
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CAUD814 and CAUD818
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit explores the role of audiology in the public health domain. It identifies the need for and role of remote delivery of hearing health services as well as service delivery models for different populations (such as Indigenous communities). Models of community programs and their effectiveness in targeting the needs of the community are discussed.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- 1. Knowledge • Evaluate the key current theories and research concerning delivery of audiological services to diverse populations in Australian and internationally. • Re-frame existing knowledge of audiological practice to suit the perspective of a diverse population group.
- 2. Skills • Synthesise existing professional knowledge and apply creatively to diverse populations. • Critique current methods of health service delivery to diverse populations.
- 3. Application of Knowledge • Develop health communication project/s applicable to a low socio-economic group • Develop health interventions applicable to a low socio-economic group
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Community Group Presentation | 10% | 11/8/14 |
| Developing World Assignment | 25% | 15/09/14 |
| Indigenous Ear Health | 25% | 3/11/14 |
| Final Exam | 40% | Week 14 (TBA exam period) |
Community Group Presentation
Due: 11/8/14
Weighting: 10%
See handbook (ilearn)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Knowledge • Evaluate the key current theories and research concerning delivery of audiological services to diverse populations in Australian and internationally. • Re-frame existing knowledge of audiological practice to suit the perspective of a diverse population group.
Developing World Assignment
Due: 15/09/14
Weighting: 25%
See handbook (ilearn)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Knowledge • Evaluate the key current theories and research concerning delivery of audiological services to diverse populations in Australian and internationally. • Re-frame existing knowledge of audiological practice to suit the perspective of a diverse population group.
- 2. Skills • Synthesise existing professional knowledge and apply creatively to diverse populations. • Critique current methods of health service delivery to diverse populations.
- 3. Application of Knowledge • Develop health communication project/s applicable to a low socio-economic group • Develop health interventions applicable to a low socio-economic group
Indigenous Ear Health
Due: 3/11/14
Weighting: 25%
See handbook (ilearn)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Knowledge • Evaluate the key current theories and research concerning delivery of audiological services to diverse populations in Australian and internationally. • Re-frame existing knowledge of audiological practice to suit the perspective of a diverse population group.
- 2. Skills • Synthesise existing professional knowledge and apply creatively to diverse populations. • Critique current methods of health service delivery to diverse populations.
Final Exam
Due: Week 14 (TBA exam period)
Weighting: 40%
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Knowledge • Evaluate the key current theories and research concerning delivery of audiological services to diverse populations in Australian and internationally. • Re-frame existing knowledge of audiological practice to suit the perspective of a diverse population group.
- 2. Skills • Synthesise existing professional knowledge and apply creatively to diverse populations. • Critique current methods of health service delivery to diverse populations.
- 3. Application of Knowledge • Develop health communication project/s applicable to a low socio-economic group • Develop health interventions applicable to a low socio-economic group
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Lectures will be delivered in class and online. See timetable and iLearn for details.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Knowledge • Evaluate the key current theories and research concerning delivery of audiological services to diverse populations in Australian and internationally. • Re-frame existing knowledge of audiological practice to suit the perspective of a diverse population group.
- 2. Skills • Synthesise existing professional knowledge and apply creatively to diverse populations. • Critique current methods of health service delivery to diverse populations.
Assessment tasks
- Community Group Presentation
- Developing World Assignment
- Indigenous Ear Health
- Final Exam
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Knowledge • Evaluate the key current theories and research concerning delivery of audiological services to diverse populations in Australian and internationally. • Re-frame existing knowledge of audiological practice to suit the perspective of a diverse population group.
- 2. Skills • Synthesise existing professional knowledge and apply creatively to diverse populations. • Critique current methods of health service delivery to diverse populations.
Assessment tasks
- Community Group Presentation
- Developing World Assignment
- Indigenous Ear Health
- Final Exam
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 2. Skills • Synthesise existing professional knowledge and apply creatively to diverse populations. • Critique current methods of health service delivery to diverse populations.
- 3. Application of Knowledge • Develop health communication project/s applicable to a low socio-economic group • Develop health interventions applicable to a low socio-economic group
Assessment tasks
- Developing World Assignment
- Indigenous Ear Health
- Final Exam
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- 3. Application of Knowledge • Develop health communication project/s applicable to a low socio-economic group • Develop health interventions applicable to a low socio-economic group
Assessment tasks
- Developing World Assignment
- Final Exam
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- 3. Application of Knowledge • Develop health communication project/s applicable to a low socio-economic group • Develop health interventions applicable to a low socio-economic group
Assessment tasks
- Developing World Assignment
- Final Exam
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- 3. Application of Knowledge • Develop health communication project/s applicable to a low socio-economic group • Develop health interventions applicable to a low socio-economic group
Assessment tasks
- Developing World Assignment
- Final Exam