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CSCD3090: Audiology 2
2020 unit information
This unit of study provides an introduction to complex audiological assessment and intervention techniques for hearing impaired adults and children. This unit of study may be undertaken as an elective unit with the permission of the program coordinator.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Communication Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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BIOS1165 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the anatomy and function of the auditory system and develop an understanding of how different conditions can affect hearing
- LO2. Apply theoretical knowledge to conduct audiology assessments (pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, speech audiometry)
- LO3. Identify the hearing impairment including the severity, type, and configuration of the hearing loss and differentially diagnose which aspect of the ear is damaged.
- LO4. Demonstrate the ability to orally and through written reports, explain audiological results and implications to clients and their families so that the information is clearly understood.
- LO5. Apply empathy when disclosing the severity of the hearing loss to adults, children and their families
- LO6. Understand how to use audiological equipment to assess hearing
- LO7. Use online technologies to assess hearing and to learn the basics of hearing assessments.
- LO8. Understand how to follow procedures and techniques of assessments in order to deliver in-depth understanding of the client's hearing needs
- LO9. Define and explain audiological results while considering the cultural differences of verbal and non-verbal communication
- LO10. Use rigorous independent thinking to cross-check all assessments before diagnosing a hearing problem
- LO11. Adopt problem solving skills in each individual case.
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