Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed sequentially to fulfil the requirements of the unit. The unit covers the theoretical and practical aspects of basic diagnostic audiological testing of children and adults, the critical and analytical thinking used to select tests and specific test materials, and current literature and research. Topics also include history taking (paediatric and adult), otoscopy, tuning fork tests, pure tone air and bone conduction testing, sound field testing, masking, speech reception thresholds (paediatric and adult), acoustic impedance and reflex testing, site-of-lesion testing. The second half of the year has a paediatric focus and includes theory of paediatric development, genetics in audiology, syndromes in audiology, auditory embryopathies, behavioural observation audiometry, visual response audiometry, play audiometry and otoacoustic emissions and high frequency tympanometry. All components of the assessment must be passed in order to pass this unit.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain principles of basic audiological assessment of adults, including otoscopy, audiometry, tuning fork testing, tympanometry, history taking, otoacoustic emissions testing, basic evoked response testing, and speech testing; (2) competently complete an adult full audiological assessment including an appropriate history, otoscopy, impedence testing, pure tone audiometry (including masking), speech audiometry, integrate results, provide appropriate feedback to patients and make appropriate recommendations for further action; and (3) integrate audiological results for basic adult and paediatric assessments, and write audiological reports including making appropriate recommendations for further action.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) a theory examination; (2) a clinical examination; and (3) continuous assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Helen Goulios and Associate Professor Helmy Mulders
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in
Approved quota: 35—academic merit based on WAM and a personal statement submitted by applicants with their application - Contact hours
- equivalent to 4 hours per week as a mix of lectures/labs/tutorials plus 200 hours of supervised clinical placements at external audiology clinics as arranged by the clinical coordinator
delivery of theoretical material occurs in two intensive 5-week courses in February–March and July–August, followed by two weeks in both semesters of hands-on work at UWA, before the supervised clinical work off-campus throughout the year - Texts
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Katz, J., ed. Handbook of Clinical Audiology, 7th ed: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2014
- Recommended
Reading -
Seewald, R. C. and Tharpe, A. M.. eds. Comprehensive Handbook of Paediatric Audiology, Plural Publishing 2010
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.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- 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.