NOTE: Due weeks are based on standard university academic calendar weeks.

The assessment tasks have been designed to enable students to demonstrate their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a clinical environment. All assessment tasks are compulsory. The evaluation of CAUD8013 is with either a ‘Satisfactory’ or an ‘Unsatisfactory’ grade. An unsatisfactory grade is issued based on any of the following: feedback from clinical educators, students’ lack of clinical competence, unprofessional behaviour and conduct, failure to submit or late submission of clinical placement assessment portfolio, unsatisfactory performance on assessment tasks. 

How to apply for a late submission of an assignment

All requests for special consideration, including extensions, must be submitted via  ASK.mq.edu.au and provide suitable supporting documentation

Late Assignment Submission

• Late submissions without an extension will receive a penalty of 5% of the total mark available for the assignment per day
• Late submission of an assignment without an extension will not be permitted after marks have been released to the rest of the class.
• Extensions will only be given in special circumstances, and can be requested by completing the Special Consideration request at ask.mq.edu.au and providing the requisite supporting documentation.
• For more information on Special Consideration, see the university website https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
• Assignments submitted after the deadline, regardless of the reason, will be marked and returned at a date determined by the unit convenor.

Extensions cannot continue beyond the start of the following semester, and students should be aware that long extensions may impact graduation dates.

Clinical Re-orientation

Due: week of 17th February Weighting: 20% This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

PART A

Conduct an initial audiological assessment for an adult. You will adopt the role of “student clinician” and the First Year student will be your “client”.

You have a one-hour and 15 minute appointment to carry out an initial assessment on your client. Students are expected to make clinical decisions in regards to the procedures performed in accordance with the client’s needs, the time allocated and the equipment available.

Students will be expected to also accurately document the notes of the assessment in a Microsoft Word document.

Students are required to consider and reflect on their own clinical practice. The following is a guideline of what students should address:

“What assumptions did I make which may have affected my decisions and/or appointment outcomes? What do I need to improve on and how and when am I going to achieve this? What have I learned about myself as a student clinician and my ability to deal with clients independently?”

On successful completion you will be able to:

-Develop and apply audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills including identifying clients' history and needs and selecting appropriate management.

-Demonstrate skills in audiological reporting and interpretation (including objective assessments) in adult and paediatric populations.

-Exemplify a professional approach to audiological casework.

Clinical Placement Portfolio

Due: after placement Weighting: 20% This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

This includes:

• Clinical Educators’ evaluations on student progress on clinical placements;

• Submission of clinical placement documents from each student for each clinical placement

Due by 5pm on Wednesday following the last day of placement within one location/ single CE.

On successful completion you will be able to:

-Develop and apply audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills including identifying clients' history and needs and selecting appropriate management.

-Demonstrate skills in audiological reporting and interpretation (including objective assessments) in adult and paediatric populations.

-Exemplify a professional approach to audiological casework.

Online Quiz

Due: week 7 Weighting: 20% This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

An online quiz will be held on the dates below assessing knowledge from the current and preceding clinical units. This will also incorporate content from first year theoretical units. Students are advised to review results interpretation, test battery, rehabilitation, paediatrics and foundation sciences of audiology.

On successful completion you will be able to:

-Develop and apply audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills including identifying clients' history and needs and selecting appropriate management.

-Demonstrate skills in audiological reporting and interpretation (including objective assessments) in adult and paediatric populations

Student Presentations

Due: week 9 Weighting: 20% This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

Students are required to prepare a presentation based on their clinical experiences. The format/content of the presentation is at the discretion of the student; however, professionalism must be maintained. Students can be creative in their choice of topic or style of presentation. The aim is to share and educate classmates on an aspect of clinical practice. An interactive component is required within the presentation to engage the class.

Some examples are:

1. A presentation of case history information only and a discussion raised regarding the predicted results and management;

2. A presentation of report writing styles/differences e.g. showing the differences between a student’s report and their Clinical Educator’s report;

3. A presentation on a particular pathology;

4. A discussion/presentation on client interactions/dynamics of the appointment; etc.

On successful completion you will be able to:

-Exemplify a professional approach to audiological casework.

Clinical Examination

Due: exam period Weighting: 20% This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

Students are required to undertake a clinical examination after the conclusion of the semester. The exam has two parts:

Part 1: focuses on communication within a client appointment

Part 2: focuses on paediatric testing and clinical decision making

On successful completion you will be able to:

-Develop and apply audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills including identifying clients' history and needs and selecting appropriate management.

-Demonstrate skills in audiological reporting and interpretation (including objective assessments) in adult and paediatric populations.

-Exemplify a professional approach to audiological casework.

Delivery is through face to face sessions and clinical placements.