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CAUD806 – Objective Assessment Strategies
2015 – S2 Day
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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
CAUD802 and CAUD803 and CAUD819
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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 develop skills in using objective audiological assessment for the diagnosis of hearing thresholds or site-of-lesion testing. The content of this unit includes a discussion of otoacoustic emissions and how to assess these, vestibular physiology, pathophysiology and balance testing, the origin of acoustically evoked potentials of the auditory pathway and their assessment including electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency potentials.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- analyse, evaluate and integrate the test battery used in difficult-to-test cases and for site-of-lesion assessment
- Competently apply and integrate the theoretical basis to clinical skills of a range of objective assessment strategies including; otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency responses (auditory steady state response)
- integrate knowledge of vestibular physiology, pathophysiology and its relevance to the vestibular function assessment of clients
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| QUIZ | 15% | 19th Aug, 2015 |
| Quiz II | 15% | 14 Sept 2015 |
| Case based assignment | 30% | 12th Oct, 2015 |
| Exam | 40% | Exam period |
QUIZ
Due: 19th Aug, 2015
Weighting: 15%
The class test will aim to assess your knowledge of objective assessments relating to OAE and ABR. These will largely focus on the equipment set-up, stimulus and acquisition parameters and your ability to apply your knowledge to a case study. All knowledge assessed will be material taught in lectures or in practica.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse, evaluate and integrate the test battery used in difficult-to-test cases and for site-of-lesion assessment
- Competently apply and integrate the theoretical basis to clinical skills of a range of objective assessment strategies including; otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency responses (auditory steady state response)
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
Quiz II
Due: 14 Sept 2015
Weighting: 15%
The 2nd class test will aim to assess your knowledge of objective assessments relating to Electrocochleography, Vestibular responses and Middle Latency Responses including Auditory steady state response. These will largely focus on the equipment set-up, stimulus and acquisition parameters and your ability to apply your knowledge to a case study. All knowledge assessed will be material taught in lectures or in practica.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse, evaluate and integrate the test battery used in difficult-to-test cases and for site-of-lesion assessment
- Competently apply and integrate the theoretical basis to clinical skills of a range of objective assessment strategies including; otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency responses (auditory steady state response)
- integrate knowledge of vestibular physiology, pathophysiology and its relevance to the vestibular function assessment of clients
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
Case based assignment
Due: 12th Oct, 2015
Weighting: 30%
You will be presented with various clinical cases (check blackboard). Each will show case history information, audiometric results and auditory evoked potential results. You will be asked to write brief notes on each test and on the case itself and to write a report to the referring professional. The aim is for you to develop your clinical integration skills and report writing skills in this area of audiology
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse, evaluate and integrate the test battery used in difficult-to-test cases and for site-of-lesion assessment
- Competently apply and integrate the theoretical basis to clinical skills of a range of objective assessment strategies including; otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency responses (auditory steady state response)
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
Exam
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 40%
The exam aims to cover the majority of the material provided in this unit, with a focus on the measurement techniques used, the test parameters as well as the application of the objective tests to different clinical cases or different populations
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse, evaluate and integrate the test battery used in difficult-to-test cases and for site-of-lesion assessment
- Competently apply and integrate the theoretical basis to clinical skills of a range of objective assessment strategies including; otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency responses (auditory steady state response)
- integrate knowledge of vestibular physiology, pathophysiology and its relevance to the vestibular function assessment of clients
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
Delivery and Resources
Lectures delivered in class and recorded online.
Prac available
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Graduate Capabilities
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 outcomes
- Competently apply and integrate the theoretical basis to clinical skills of a range of objective assessment strategies including; otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency responses (auditory steady state response)
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
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
- analyse, evaluate and integrate the test battery used in difficult-to-test cases and for site-of-lesion assessment
- Competently apply and integrate the theoretical basis to clinical skills of a range of objective assessment strategies including; otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency responses (auditory steady state response)
- integrate knowledge of vestibular physiology, pathophysiology and its relevance to the vestibular function assessment of clients
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
Assessment tasks
- QUIZ
- Quiz II
- Case based assignment
- 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
- analyse, evaluate and integrate the test battery used in difficult-to-test cases and for site-of-lesion assessment
- Competently apply and integrate the theoretical basis to clinical skills of a range of objective assessment strategies including; otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency responses (auditory steady state response)
- integrate knowledge of vestibular physiology, pathophysiology and its relevance to the vestibular function assessment of clients
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
Assessment tasks
- QUIZ
- Quiz II
- Case based assignment
- 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
- Competently apply and integrate the theoretical basis to clinical skills of a range of objective assessment strategies including; otoacoustic emissions, electrocochleography, auditory brainstem responses and middle latency responses (auditory steady state response)
- integrate knowledge of vestibular physiology, pathophysiology and its relevance to the vestibular function assessment of clients
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
Assessment tasks
- Case based assignment
- 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 outcomes
- integrate knowledge of vestibular physiology, pathophysiology and its relevance to the vestibular function assessment of clients
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)
Assessment tasks
- QUIZ
- Quiz II
- Case based assignment
- 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 outcomes
- integrate knowledge of vestibular physiology, pathophysiology and its relevance to the vestibular function assessment of clients
- critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of assessments of auditory brainstem, as well as, vestibular function (such as Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) and Electronystagmography)