Unit Overview
- Description
The unit covers the principles of acoustics, psychoacoustics and theoretical aspects of audiological assessment of non-complex adults. Practical skills are addressed in simulated environments. All topics are reliant on evidence-based practice.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain principles of physics of sound, Fourier analysis and amplification, gain and filtering; (2) evaluate case history, client's goals, expectations, needs and priorities, and information from other relevant sources to plan non-complex adult diagnostic assessments; (3) select audiological assessment(s) for non-complex adult clients; (4) evaluate audiological assessment results of non-complex adults; (5) synthesise information from a range of sources to formulate recommendations for intervention, and/or further referrals in line with the noncomplex adult client's goals and needs; (6) generate reports, case notes and other forms of communication that conform to medical and legal requirements; and (7) communicate assessment results with adult clients to facilitate informed decision making.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) lab report; (2) problem based learning; and (3) examination and tests – final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the lab report, problem based learning, and examination and tests – final examination components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Robyn Choi
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in90540 Master of Clinical Audiology
- Contact hours
- Equivalent to 4 hours per week as a mix of lectures/tutorials for a standard semester. Delivery of theoretical materials is in the first 5 weeks of the semester, with additional tutorials and workshops throughout the semester.
- Text
-
Katz, J., ed. Handbook of Clinical Audiology, 7th edn: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2015
- Recommended
reading -
Various texts from the Johnstone-Peters Library of Hearing Science in Physiology.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.