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CAUD817 – Clinical Practicum IV
2018 – S2 Day
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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
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CAUD813
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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 a continuation of students' development of clinical skills and aims to consolidate knowledge and practical skills in audiological assessment and audiological rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed upon students using problem solving and critical analysis skills to apply the information they have gained throughout the unit in a clinical setting.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- To extend and consolidate audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills;
- To develop more independence in a clinical setting;
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
- To master a professional approach to audiological clinical casework.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Clinical Placements | 30% | Yes | Wednesday following placements |
| Mock viva case | 30% | Yes | Week 9 |
| Final exams | 40% | Yes | Exam period |
Clinical Placements
Due: Wednesday following placements
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students are required to submit documents from their clinical placement (including clinical hours, learning goals and ratings, clinical reflection and evaluation of the clinical educator/placement),
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To extend and consolidate audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills;
- To develop more independence in a clinical setting;
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
- To master a professional approach to audiological clinical casework.
Mock viva case
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students are required to develop a mock viva voce case based from either their clinical placements or from their clinical knowledge. A Marking guide must be included.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To extend and consolidate audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills;
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
Final exams
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 40%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students are required to undertake a clinical examination AND a viva voce exam at the conclusion of the semester. The exams are based from the clinical competencies.
Clinical Exam -Part 1:
The examination will include a simulation of a full diagnostic audiology test. Students will be required to conduct a pure tone audiogram on the computer simulator, access other case information from the simulator, integrate ALL results and write a report to the referring doctor.
Clinical Exam - Part 2:
This part involves short answer questions based on interpretations related to a hearing aid case as well as clinical concepts related to hearing devices.
Viva Voce exam:
Students are required to complete a viva voce exam (spoken exam). The exam assesses theoretical concepts (through the clinical case provided) and assess students’ integration skills. This assessment can cover any material taught in the first year of study and provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their application of theoretical and practical knowledge
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To extend and consolidate audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills;
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
- To master a professional approach to audiological clinical casework.
Delivery and Resources
There is a mix of face to face tutorials, practica and clinical placement components in this unit.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). 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 (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
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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.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To develop more independence in a clinical setting;
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
- To master a professional approach to audiological clinical casework.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Placements
- Mock viva case
- Final exams
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To extend and consolidate audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills;
- To develop more independence in a clinical setting;
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
- To master a professional approach to audiological clinical casework.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Placements
- Mock viva case
- Final exams
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To develop more independence in a clinical setting;
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Placements
- Mock viva case
- Final exams
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Placements
- Mock viva case
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To extend and consolidate audiological assessment and rehabilitative skills;
- To develop more independence in a clinical setting;
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
- To master a professional approach to audiological clinical casework.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Placements
- Final exams
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To develop more independence in a clinical setting;
- To apply problem solving and critical analysis skills to the information gained throughout the course in a clinical setting; and
- To master a professional approach to audiological clinical casework.
Assessment tasks
- Clinical Placements
- Mock viva case
- Final exams