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CAUD816 – Complex Case Management
2014 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Mridula Sharma
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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 aims to further develop skills in the assessment and clinical management of more complex cases that are seen in audiological practice. It encourages a holistic or a multidisciplinary approach to both assessment and management. Complex disorders include tinnitus, auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, non-organic hearing loss, cortical deafness, vestibular rehab, meniere's disease, and auditory processing disorders.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
General Assessment Information
All assessment tasks must be submitted electronically no later than 9.00am (unless specified otherwise) on the due date. Each assignment must contain an electronic coversheet. These coversheets can be downloaded from the following website. http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/faculties_and_departments/faculty_of_human_sciences/linguistics/linguistics_students/current_students/assignment_coversheets
Assessment tasks submitted without a coversheet will not be marked.
Submission dates of compulsory assessment tasks may only be altered with the consent of the Unit Convenor. Extensions for submission times will only be granted if a request for late submission is accompanied by a medical certificate for the date of submission or if an application is made prior to the date of submission.
- Resubmission of work, at the request of the Unit Convenor, will result in a maximum pass mark of 50%.
- Late submission of work will result in work being penalised at a rate of 5% per work day and 5% for the weekend.
- All students must submit each of the compulsory assessment tasks in order to pass the unit.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Critical Essay of 8 pages | 20% | 18 Aug, 2014 |
| Critical Essay | 20% | 15th Sept, 2014 |
| Critical Essay | 20% | 13th Oct, 2014 |
| Final Examination | 40% | Nov-dec |
Critical Essay of 8 pages
Due: 18 Aug, 2014
Weighting: 20%
Details are provided on ilearn
On successful completion you will be able to:
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Critical Essay
Due: 15th Sept, 2014
Weighting: 20%
Details are on the ilearn
On successful completion you will be able to:
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Critical Essay
Due: 13th Oct, 2014
Weighting: 20%
Details on the ilearn
On successful completion you will be able to:
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Final Examination
Due: Nov-dec
Weighting: 40%
Details available on ilearn
On successful completion you will be able to:
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Delivery and Resources
- Lectures will be recorded on ilearn.
- Each lecture has recommended readings that are provided on the unit guide on ilearn
- there are 2 pracs in this unit and 13 lectures
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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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 outcome
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Essay of 8 pages
- Critical Essay
- Critical Essay
- Final Examination
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 outcome
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Essay of 8 pages
- Critical Essay
- Critical Essay
- Final Examination
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 outcome
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Essay of 8 pages
- Critical Essay
- Critical Essay
- Final Examination
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
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Essay of 8 pages
- Critical Essay
- Critical Essay
- Final Examination
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:
Assessment task
- Final Examination
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
- The learning outcomes of this unit are: • to further develop audiological management skills of complex cases; • to develop broader knowledge about a range of audiological conditions; • to further develop a understanding of multidisciplinary approach In addition to the discipline-based learning objectives, all academic programs at Macquarie seek to develop students’ generic skills in a range of areas. One of the aims of this unit is that students develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Essay of 8 pages
- Critical Essay
- Critical Essay
- Final Examination