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CAUD8010 – Advanced Hearing Devices
2022 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
John Newall
Mridula Sharma
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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 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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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Extend basic knowledge acquired in CAUD8005 to a more in-depth understanding of the complex technological features of modern hearing devices.
- ULO2: Examine and appraise signal processing; its importance in regulating the advanced features of hearing devices and its strengths and limitations
- ULO3: Debate and critically evaluate the clinical benefits/efficacy of hearing device technology
- ULO4: Translate theoretical knowledge to technical skills, and practical aspects of hearing device selection and fitting.
- ULO5: Implement knowledge and skills to facilitate clinical practice including; fitting, verifying, measuring the outcomes and evaluating future technologies of hearing devices
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Client fitting assignment | 35% | No | 19/4/22 |
| Group project | 20% | No | 23/5/22 |
| Participation | 5% | No | 6/6/22 |
| Final examination | 40% | No | Exam period |
Client fitting assignment
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 19/4/22
Weighting: 35%
Students will be assigned a client with a particular hearing loss and background, appropriate hearing aid and implantable devices must be selected and discussed. Use of specific technologies must be justified.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Extend basic knowledge acquired in CAUD8005 to a more in-depth understanding of the complex technological features of modern hearing devices.
- Examine and appraise signal processing; its importance in regulating the advanced features of hearing devices and its strengths and limitations
- Debate and critically evaluate the clinical benefits/efficacy of hearing device technology
- Translate theoretical knowledge to technical skills, and practical aspects of hearing device selection and fitting.
- Implement knowledge and skills to facilitate clinical practice including; fitting, verifying, measuring the outcomes and evaluating future technologies of hearing devices
Group project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 23/5/22
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.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Translate theoretical knowledge to technical skills, and practical aspects of hearing device selection and fitting.
Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 6/6/22
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.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Examine and appraise signal processing; its importance in regulating the advanced features of hearing devices and its strengths and limitations
- Debate and critically evaluate the clinical benefits/efficacy of hearing device technology
- Translate theoretical knowledge to technical skills, and practical aspects of hearing device selection and fitting.
Final examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 40%
Long and short answers.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Extend basic knowledge acquired in CAUD8005 to a more in-depth understanding of the complex technological features of modern hearing devices.
- Examine and appraise signal processing; its importance in regulating the advanced features of hearing devices and its strengths and limitations
- Debate and critically evaluate the clinical benefits/efficacy of hearing device technology
- Translate theoretical knowledge to technical skills, and practical aspects of hearing device selection and fitting.
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 frequently for any updates.
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
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- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook