Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Acquire basic clinical skills through an introduction to audiological test procedures.
AUDL7111 is an introductory course within the Master of Audiology Studies program. It uses lectures, practical's and problem-based learning exercises to introduce basic audiological procedures to audiology students. Students will learn the principles and practice of the basic hearing tests, including otoscopy, pure-tone audiometry, acoustic immittance and speech audiometry,ﾠmake accurate diagnoses based on the test findings and recommend management strategies for adult clients with a hearing loss. Students will follow relevant guidelines, standards and legal obligations and relevant workplace health and safety legislation and workplace policies in conducting hearing screening and assessments.
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
NIL
Restrictions
MAudSt students only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
The full AUDL7111 weekly timetable of learning activities can be found on the AUDL7111 Course Blackboard site and in the Course Files section in this ECP.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to enable you to:
• Gain knowledge of the clinical practice of audiology.
• Conduct basic clinical diagnostic procedures in the assessment of adult auditory function.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Collect and synthesise case history, goals, expectations, needs and priorities, and information from other relevant sources to plan and conduct valid assessments by selecting the tools, equipment, and techniques that will address the needs of the non-complex client.
LO2.
Comply with relevant guidelines, standards, legal obligations, relevant workplace health and safety legislation, and workplace policies including compliance with infection control and risk management, in conducting hearing screening and assessments.
LO3.
Critically evaluate assessment results using knowledge, clinical judgement, test calibration and reliability considerations to formulate valid conclusions regarding the site of lesion and functionality of non-complex ear, hearing, and associated conditions.
LO4.
Synthesise information from a range of sources to develop recommendations for intervention, including audiological therapy, technology, modifications to the environment, and/or further referrals in line with the non-complex client’s goals and needs.
LO5.
Generate accurate and complete reports, case notes, and other forms of communication that conform with medical and legal requirements and appropriately communicate assessment results with client to facilitate informed decision making.
LO6.
Obtain informed consent from the client after appropriately communicating assessments and procedures, and collaborate with the client, significant others, professionals, and organisations to achieve the best outcomes for the client utilising the principles of client- and family-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Practical reports | 30% |
28/03/2025 5:00 pm 4/04/2025 5:00 pm 11/04/2025 5:00 pm 2/05/2025 5:00 pm 16/05/2025 5:00 pm
Practical Reports 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Clinical masking test
|
10% |
16/05/2025
Exam timetable will be provided on Blackboard. |
| Examination |
End of Semester Theory exam
|
60% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Practical reports
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
28/03/2025 5:00 pm
4/04/2025 5:00 pm
11/04/2025 5:00 pm
2/05/2025 5:00 pm
16/05/2025 5:00 pm
Practical Reports 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Task description
Students are required to write 5 laboratory reports for summative assessment. Each report is worth 6%. For each report, all raw data must be reported and all questions answered. Evidence from the literature should be provided to support your arguments/answers when necessary.
Conditions
Mode: Written
Individual / group: Individual
Due date(s): 2 weeks after practical. See Turnitin links for date / time.
Weighting: 30% (5 x 6%)
Submission method: Via Turnitin link in Blackboard
Resources
Detailed instructions available on Blackboard (learn.uq.edu.au) site in Learning Resources > Practicals.
An example of how to write the report will be provided.
Purpose of assessment
To collect and evaluate assessment results using knowledge, judgement, test calibration and reliability to formulate valid conclusions regarding the site of lesion and functionality of non-complex ear, hearing and associated conditions.
Extensions can be requested for the Report Assessment. Please apply for an extension request via my UQ > my UQ Dashboard> my Requests (http.//myuq.edu.au/) and provide evidence of circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission date. Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on the my.UQ website: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/examsand-assessment/applying-extension?p=1 #1)
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
All reports should be submitted via Turn-it-in at the AUDL7111 Blackboard site on the due dates.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Clinical masking test
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
16/05/2025
Exam timetable will be provided on Blackboard.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
On the day of the examination, the student will obtain air-conducted and bone-conducted hearing thresholds at 0.5 and 2 kHz on a standard case using a computer simulation program (The Parrot program). In addition to completing the audiogram at 0.5 and 2 kHz, the student will complete the associated masking tables. The student must complete all testing and the worksheets (audiogram and masking tables) within 30 minutes.
Conditions
Mode: Practical
Individual / group: Individual
Date / Time: Week 11 (see timetable) - Arrive 10 minutes before time listed in exam timetable
Location: Audiology Clinic (Level 7 84A)
Length: 30 minutes
Weighting: 10%
Method: In person invigilated practical exam
Permitted materials: 2 pencils. Simple watch (not smart watch).
Resources
Resources to prepare you for assessment are available in Assessment folder on Blackboard (learn.uq.edu.au).
Purpose of assessment
This assessment is intended to test a student’s understanding of the principles of clinical masking in pure tone audiometry.
Deferred exams can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam. Further details, including how to apply, can be found at - Deferring an exam (https://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0). Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submission guidelines
Students are required to submit their worksheets (audiogram and masking tables) to the examiner at the end of the examination on 10.5.2024.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
End of Semester Theory exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This is a time-limited, closed book examination which will be held in the St Lucia campus during the examination period at the end of Semester 1. This examination is intended to test students' understanding of the principles behind the audiological assessments and correct interpretation of audiological findings. Materials covered in the entire course will be examined. This examination is a must-pass assessment item with a total of 60 marks. To pass this examination, a score of ≥55% (≥ 33 marks) must be achieved.
Deferred exams can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam. Further details, including how to apply, can be found at - Deferring an exam (https://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0). Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 45 - 54%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessments of 55 - 64%ﾠandﾠhas passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessments of 65 - 74%ﾠandﾠhas passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessments of 75 - 84%ﾠandﾠhas passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage of all assessments of 85 - 100%ﾠandﾠhas passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
Additional course grading information
IMPORTANT NOTE:ﾠFinal marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half-up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Due Times for Assessment
All assessment/exam times are scheduled in Australian Eastern Standard time. If you are not in Queensland, please ensure you take any time differences into account.
Resubmission/Resit of assessment items
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, all assessments are eligible for consideration for the resubmission option if the assessment item was submitted on time.
Students who are granted a resubmission for an assessment item and do not submit by the scheduled date will not be granted an extension.
Students will be eligible for a maximum of one resubmission option for this course.
Deferred exam
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at -ﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted throughﾠBlackboardﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠThis information will also be sent to your student e-mail account.ﾠPlease ensure you keep this email.
When the assessment is submitted throughﾠTurnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at:ﾠhttps://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to submit your assessment items successfully.
Use of Generative AI in assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that using AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Lecture |
Lectures on audiological assessments A series of lectures will be given to introduce students to audiological assessments, interpretation of test findings and diagnosis of hearing loss in adults. |
Practical |
Laboratory work Students are required to attend 5 practical sessions in weeks 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9, each of 1.5 hr duration. The instruction manual for the practicals can be found in the course Blackboard site. Students are required to write up 5 laboratory reports for assessments. |
|
Placement |
Clinical and professional placements Students will complete clinical placements as described in Section 4.2 below. |
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Not Timetabled |
Simulated audiological testing Students are required to conduct hearing tests using a computer simulation software (Parrot). The Parrot has been installed on the PCs in the School Hub. (Note: Students may wish to purchase the Parrot for practice at home. The web address for the Parrot software is https://www.parrotsoftware.com/store/store.htm#!/Audiology-Clinic-Student-Version/p/392455686/category=118571573. While the Parrot software is for PC, it can be run on a Macintosh computer via a PC emulator program. Students canﾒt get support for this from UQ IT but they can investigate PC emulator options for Mac (e.g., Best Windows emulators for Mac (2022) - iGeeksBlog) themselves or seek help from their nearest Apple store. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.