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.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. The unit focuses on the assessment and management of complex clients and related issues with first semester focusing on adults and second semester on paediatric clients. Once a hearing loss is confirmed (PHYL5502/PHYL5512 Basic Clinical Audiology Part 1/Part 2), the next step is to determine the site of lesion, possible treatments and a management plan. The unit prepares the audiologist with specialised audiometric techniques and management strategies. It also enables the audiologist to work as part of a management team in neonatal, paediatric and educational settings, and within the deaf community. Also emphasised is tinnitus management, and tinnitus assessment and treatment. Each component of assessment must be passed in order to pass the unit.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain assessment and management of complex clients and related issues; (2) explain site of lesion testing using the battery of hearing diagnostic tests; (3) explain possible treatments and management plans for clients (adult/child/other complex cases); (4) explain tinnitus pathology, assessment and treatment options, including masking, psychological training and other management strategies; (5) explain other complex audiological management including noise intolerance, social interactions within the deaf community, educational audiology; and (6) explain teamwork and project design required for audiological screening (adult, paediatric and neonatal).
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) continuous assessment; (2) practical examination; and (3) theory 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 continuous assessment, practical examination, and theory examination components.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Robyn Choi
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inand Successful completion of48 points in your chosen degree
- Contact hours
- equivalent to 4 hours per week as a mix of lectures/labs/tutorials plus 100 hours of accredited at-elbow supervision at a recognised clinical site. Delivery of theoretical material occurs in two intensive five-week courses in January–March and June–August, followed by two weeks in both semesters of hands-on work at UWA, before the supervised clinical work off-campus throughout the year.
- Text
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Katz, J., ed. Handbook of Clinical Audiology, 5th edn: Williams & Wilkins Press 2002
- Recommended
reading -
Prescribed readings from Johnstone-Peters Library of Hearing Science.
Patuzzi, R., ed. Proceedings of VII International Tinnitus Seminar: UWA 2002
- 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.