Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Other Staff
Cath McMahon
Contact via cath.mcmahon@mq.edu.au
Unit Convenor
John Newall
Contact via john.newall@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CAUD805 and CAUD806 and CAUD807
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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 equip students with a deep understanding of, and the ability to evaluate the applications of hearing aids, implantable devices, and assistive listening systems. The unit develops students' understanding of the mechanisms by which hearing devices meet the needs of hearing impaired people and the evidence for the effectiveness of a variety of technologies. In a wider sense this unit aims to equip students with the skills and information needed to evaluate existing and emerging hearing device technologies to provide evidence-based treatment.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Audiology Group Project | 20% | No | 9/6/17 |
Client Fitting Assignment | 15% | No | 28/4/17 |
Cochlear Implant Essay | 25% | No | 20/3/17 |
Exam | 40% | No | exam period |
Due: 9/6/17
Weighting: 20%
Students will work in groups to examine the practicalities of setting up a private practice. There are many issues in running a successful business. However, this group project aims to focus on 3 issues which are: (1) securing income; (2) controlling expenses; and (3) complying with regulations. Further details will be provided.
Due: 28/4/17
Weighting: 15%
Students will be assigned a cleint with a particualr hearing loss and background, appropriate hearing aid and other technology must be selected and discussed.
Due: 20/3/17
Weighting: 25%
The essay will cover the topics of cochlear implant candidacy, factors affecting success and the intersection of hearing aid and cochlear implant fittings.
Due: exam period
Weighting: 40%
Written exam
Work will require basic general computer skills. Some knowledge of Audiology specific technology such as audiometers, real-ear fitting hardware and software is assumed (CAUD805 is a pre-requisite and should furnish the requisite skills). No additional technology is required.
See timetable
iLearn will predominanlty be used for communication, provision of lecture materials and discussion.
A tutorial has been added to this unit since its last offering.
Suggested textbook:
Dillon, H. (2012). Hearing aids, 2nd Ed.. Thieme.Varies, see timetable: usual classes are 3 hr lectures scheduled Monday and Wednesday.
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Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
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