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CAUD8004 – Clinical Practicum I
2023 – Session 1, Online-scheduled-weekday
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Yee-Foong Stone
Chevelle Krumins
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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. |
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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 audiological site of lesion through a variety of examples.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Exercises | 20% | Yes | |
| Clinical exam | 20% | Yes | |
| Exercise Portfolio | 20% | Yes | |
| Basic Skills Assessment | 20% | Yes | |
| Quiz | 20% | Yes |
Clinical Exercises
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due:
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 audiological site of lesion through a variety of examples.
- To apply the Professional Behaviour and Conduct Code of Audiology Students (as stated in the Guidelines of Clinical Practice).
Clinical exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due:
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 audiological site of lesion through a variety of examples.
Exercise Portfolio
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due:
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 audiological site of lesion through a variety of examples.
Basic Skills Assessment
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due:
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.
Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due:
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.
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
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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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
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Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook