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CAUD8007 – Paediatric Hearing Assessment

2021 – Session 2, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update

The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.

This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Margaret Wood
John Newall
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(CAUD802 or CAUD8002) and (CAUD803 or CAUD8003) and (CAUD819 or CAUD8001)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit aims to build skills in the audiological assessment and clinical management of infants and children. Through lectures and clinical practicums, skills in the audiological assessment of infants and preschoolers are gained. Normal child development, including speech and language development, is explored. Causes of hearing loss in children, the effects of hearing loss, and treatment options are considered. Throughout the unit, students are encouraged to consider information that is presented from a family systems' perspective.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Integrate knowledge of child development and approaches to paediatric assessment across the age range to determine the most appropriate assessment techniques for individual children
  • ULO3: Demonstrate an understanding of genetics, embryology and development of the peripheral auditory system to explain the pathology and clinical course of common syndromes/ diseases/injuries involving the peripheral auditory system
  • ULO2: Select and independently interpret results of developmentally appropriate behavioural and electrophysiological test techniques, whilst evaluating the consistency of results across the test battery and recommends further action for resolution of inconsistencies
  • ULO4: Demonstrate an understanding of hearing screening principles and applications with paediatric and adult groups
  • ULO5: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the psychosocial impact of hearing loss on the individual and their family, family-centred practice, informed choice and effective counselling techniques for working with children and their families

General Assessment Information

Requesting an extension to assignment due date

On occasion, you may be in a situation when you aren't able to submit an assessment task on time. Extensions are only given in special circumstances, by completing a Special Consideration request. For more information on Special Consideration, see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration  

Late submission of assignments

If you haven't been approved for an extension and you submit your assessment task late, penalties are applied. You should consult your unit convenor if you are in this position. Late submissions will receive a 5% per day penalty. If you submit the assessment task 10 days or more beyond the due date, without an approved extension, you will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. Weekends and public holidays are included.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Final Examination 40% No During exam period
Congenital causes of hearing loss 15% No 9/8/21
On-line quiz 20% No Opens 6/9/21
Essay 25% No 4/10/21

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: During exam period
Weighting: 40%

 

Final exam consists of essay-style questions including at least one case-based scenario.”

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Integrate knowledge of child development and approaches to paediatric assessment across the age range to determine the most appropriate assessment techniques for individual children
  • Demonstrate an understanding of genetics, embryology and development of the peripheral auditory system to explain the pathology and clinical course of common syndromes/ diseases/injuries involving the peripheral auditory system
  • Select and independently interpret results of developmentally appropriate behavioural and electrophysiological test techniques, whilst evaluating the consistency of results across the test battery and recommends further action for resolution of inconsistencies
  • Demonstrate an understanding of hearing screening principles and applications with paediatric and adult groups
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the psychosocial impact of hearing loss on the individual and their family, family-centred practice, informed choice and effective counselling techniques for working with children and their families

Congenital causes of hearing loss

Assessment Type 1: Summary
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 9/8/21
Weighting: 15%

 

1500 word summary assessment of common congenital causes of hearing loss and their progression

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Integrate knowledge of child development and approaches to paediatric assessment across the age range to determine the most appropriate assessment techniques for individual children
  • Demonstrate an understanding of genetics, embryology and development of the peripheral auditory system to explain the pathology and clinical course of common syndromes/ diseases/injuries involving the peripheral auditory system
  • Select and independently interpret results of developmentally appropriate behavioural and electrophysiological test techniques, whilst evaluating the consistency of results across the test battery and recommends further action for resolution of inconsistencies

On-line quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Opens 6/9/21
Weighting: 20%

 

On-line multiple choice and short answer quiz testing foundational and applied knowledge.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Integrate knowledge of child development and approaches to paediatric assessment across the age range to determine the most appropriate assessment techniques for individual children
  • Demonstrate an understanding of genetics, embryology and development of the peripheral auditory system to explain the pathology and clinical course of common syndromes/ diseases/injuries involving the peripheral auditory system
  • Select and independently interpret results of developmentally appropriate behavioural and electrophysiological test techniques, whilst evaluating the consistency of results across the test battery and recommends further action for resolution of inconsistencies

Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 4/10/21
Weighting: 25%

 

2500 word hearing screening essay

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of hearing screening principles and applications with paediatric and adult groups
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the psychosocial impact of hearing loss on the individual and their family, family-centred practice, informed choice and effective counselling techniques for working with children and their families

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

This unit consists of online content and activities and zoom consolidation sessions. In-person practical sessions will be conducted on campus.

Policies and Procedures

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Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

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Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

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Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook