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CAUD8004 – Clinical Practicum I
2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Clinical Education Manager
Yee-Foong Stone
Contact via Email is best as I am working remotely at times.
Monday and Friday by appointment
Clinical Education Manager
Chevelle Krumins
Contact via Email is best as I am working remotely at times.
Tues, Wed & Thurs by appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinAudiology
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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 is offered on a pass/fail basis. This unit aims to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills in basic adult audiological assessment, assist students' interpretation and integration of audiological information and provide students with an opportunity to develop a professional approach to audiological casework. Students are provided with an overview of the profession of audiology through initial observation in clinical environments as well as the opportunity to practice audiometric assessment on simulations and real clients. Students are also introduced to the principles of ethics. At the end of this unit, students are expected to be competent in pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance assessment and speech recognition testing in adults. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: To develop and apply knowledge and practical skills in basic audiological assessment including skills in basic adult diagnostic audiological appointments (pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance measurement and speech testing).
- ULO2: To identify and use aspects of professional communication, particularly those pertaining to the client interview.
- ULO3: To generate and perform foundation skills in the interpretation and integration of audiological information.
- ULO4: To prepare for clinical placements and identify a variety of cases.
- ULO5: To apply the Professional Behaviour and Conduct Code of Audiology Students (as stated in the Guidelines of Clinical Practice).
- ULO6: To demonstrate the principles of ethics in the Audiological profession.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Portfolio | 20% | Yes | various |
| Clinical exam | 20% | Yes | within formal examination period |
| Quiz | 20% | Yes | Week 16 |
| Basic Skills Assessment | 20% | Yes | week 18 |
| Clinical Exercises | 20% | Yes | various dates |
Exercise Portfolio
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: various
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Multiple practical exercises to complete
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To develop and apply knowledge and practical skills in basic audiological assessment including skills in basic adult diagnostic audiological appointments (pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance measurement and speech testing).
- To identify and use aspects of professional communication, particularly those pertaining to the client interview.
- To generate and perform foundation skills in the interpretation and integration of audiological information.
- To prepare for clinical placements and identify a variety of cases.
Clinical exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: within formal examination period
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
end of semester exam
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To develop and apply knowledge and practical skills in basic audiological assessment including skills in basic adult diagnostic audiological appointments (pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance measurement and speech testing).
- To generate and perform foundation skills in the interpretation and integration of audiological information.
- To prepare for clinical placements and identify a variety of cases.
Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 16
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Online Quiz
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To develop and apply knowledge and practical skills in basic audiological assessment including skills in basic adult diagnostic audiological appointments (pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance measurement and speech testing).
- To generate and perform foundation skills in the interpretation and integration of audiological information.
- To demonstrate the principles of ethics in the Audiological profession.
Basic Skills Assessment
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: week 18
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
students need to demonstrate ability to perform basic skills
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To develop and apply knowledge and practical skills in basic audiological assessment including skills in basic adult diagnostic audiological appointments (pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance measurement and speech testing).
- To generate and perform foundation skills in the interpretation and integration of audiological information.
Clinical Exercises
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: various dates
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Online clinical assessments to assure clinical learning.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To identify and use aspects of professional communication, particularly those pertaining to the client interview.
- To generate and perform foundation skills in the interpretation and integration of audiological information.
- To prepare for clinical placements and identify a variety of cases.
- To apply the Professional Behaviour and Conduct Code of Audiology Students (as stated in the Guidelines of Clinical Practice).
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
CAUD8004 classes will be delivered largely online via Zoom. This includes practical and simulation classes.
We will be using Otis the virtual client software for audiometry simulation. Students will be required to purchase a student licence and will be instructed on how to use this software during CAUD8002 and CAUD8004 classes.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
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
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Unit information based on version 2021.05 of the Handbook