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CAUD8009 – Strategies of Aural Rehabilitation
2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances, North Ryde
Notice
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
John Newall
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(CAUD805 or CAUD8005) and (CAUD806 or CAUD8006) and (CAUD807 or CAUD8007)
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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 develop skills in aural rehabilitation and the management of adult clients with hearing loss. The importance of establishing goals for the rehabilitative process and the importance of measuring outcomes is stressed throughout the unit.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate evidence based practice by developing and applying critical evaluation skills.
- ULO2: Reflect and improve on knowledge garnered in CAUD805 regarding the process of aural/audiological rehabilitation and counselling for the hard of hearing
- ULO3: Apply aural rehabilitation and counselling techniques with simulated clients, case studies, and role play
- ULO4: Define and critically evaluate the causes and underlying pathophysiology of noise induced hearing loss
- ULO5: Distinguish the limitations of standard rehabilitation techniques and identify suitable candidates for extended rehabilitation and cochlear implantation
General Assessment Information
The procedure for the handling of late submission of assessment tasks is as follows:
- Extensions will only be granted on documented evidence of significant disruption to your studies and can be requested by completing a Special Consideration request via ask.mq.edu.au with the requisite supporting documentation.
- Unless you have been granted an extension under special consideration, a penalty of 5% of the total marks for the assessment task per day (with the weekend counting as one day) will apply to late submissions.
- Unless otherwise negotiated, assessment tasks will not be accepted at all AFTER the date on which the marked assignments are returned to students in the unit.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Participation | 5% | No | 7 June 2021 |
| Quiz | 25% | No | Week beginning 5/4/21 (see ilearn) |
| Client construction | 30% | No | 17/5/21 |
| Exam | 40% | No | Exam period |
Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 7 June 2021
Weighting: 5%
Participation in this unit will attract 5% of the units’ total marks. Participation will be marked based upon completion of activities on this units iLearn page. Activities include forum posts, and quizzes, with a mark of 5% constituting completion of >=75% of activities, 2.5% constituting completion of between 50-74% of activities, and 0% for <50% of activities.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate evidence based practice by developing and applying critical evaluation skills.
- Apply aural rehabilitation and counselling techniques with simulated clients, case studies, and role play
Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week beginning 5/4/21 (see ilearn)
Weighting: 25%
In class quiz comprising questions on early lectures.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate evidence based practice by developing and applying critical evaluation skills.
- Reflect and improve on knowledge garnered in CAUD805 regarding the process of aural/audiological rehabilitation and counselling for the hard of hearing
- Define and critically evaluate the causes and underlying pathophysiology of noise induced hearing loss
Client construction
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 17/5/21
Weighting: 30%
Students are asked to construct a client file, detailing a rehabilitation plan for the provided client. Word count 2500.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Reflect and improve on knowledge garnered in CAUD805 regarding the process of aural/audiological rehabilitation and counselling for the hard of hearing
- Apply aural rehabilitation and counselling techniques with simulated clients, case studies, and role play
- Distinguish the limitations of standard rehabilitation techniques and identify suitable candidates for extended rehabilitation and cochlear implantation
Exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 40%
Written exam.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate evidence based practice by developing and applying critical evaluation skills.
- Reflect and improve on knowledge garnered in CAUD805 regarding the process of aural/audiological rehabilitation and counselling for the hard of hearing
- Apply aural rehabilitation and counselling techniques with simulated clients, case studies, and role play
- Define and critically evaluate the causes and underlying pathophysiology of noise induced hearing loss
- Distinguish the limitations of standard rehabilitation techniques and identify suitable candidates for extended rehabilitation and cochlear implantation
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
Technology
Work will require basic general computer skills. Some knowledge of Audiology specific technology such as audiometers, real-ear fitting hardware and software is assumed (CAUD8005 is a pre-requisite and should furnish the requisite skills). No additional technology is required.
Information
iLearn will predominantly be used for communication, provision of lecture materials and discussion. Please check iLearn regularly for updates.
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.
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Results
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook