Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Cath McMahon
John Newall
Melanie Moscatt
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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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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Community Group Presentation | 10% | 1/08/16 |
Developing World Assignment | 25% | 5/09/16 |
Indigenous Ear Health | 25% | 17/10/16 |
Final Exam | 40% | Week 14 (TBA exam period) |
Due: 1/08/16
Weighting: 10%
See handbook (ilearn)
Due: 5/09/16
Weighting: 25%
See handbook (ilearn)
Due: 17/10/16
Weighting: 25%
See handbook (ilearn)
Due: Week 14 (TBA exam period)
Weighting: 40%
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