Course coordinator
Dr Barbra Timmer
Please contact Dr Barbra Timmer for any questions regarding the course.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (01/07/2024 - 26/10/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Acquire and implement skills in the provision of person- and family-centred audiological services.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
NIL
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
NIL
Restrictions
MAudSt
Course contact
Lecturer
Dr Barbra Timmer
Please contact Dr Barbra Timmer for any questions regarding the course.
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
The lecture time in TW1 is dedicated to the GEMS Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Module and will be designated a tutorial class at 8-11am, on Friday July 26 2024. This module is a blended learning experience with approximately 60 minutes of a self-directed learning activity on UQ.Extend followed by a 3-hour face-to-face learning activity on Friday 26th July as per your allocation on My Timetable.
Weekly learning activities will be displayed on the course UQ.Learn/Blackboard site.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to enable students to:
• Gain clinical skills in person- and family-centred audiological care.
• Expand professionalism in communication and collaboration.
• Engage in productive self-reflection to improve clinical practice.
• Apply principles of counselling to audiological practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe and apply the principles of person- and family-centred care in audiology practice.
LO2.
Obtain informed consent from a client after appropriately communicating assessments and procedures.
LO3.
Determine goals, expectations, and/or specific needs using a client- and family-centred care approach.
LO4.
Communicate recommendations to facilitate informed decision making.
LO5.
Collaborate with clients, significant others, professionals, and organisations to achieve the best outcomes for the client.
LO6.
Demonstrates professional, empathetic, and respectful verbal and non-verbal communication that is inclusive and tailored to the listener/reader.
LO7.
Understand and develop essential skills in audiological counselling while recognising and respecting the role of the audiologist and others.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Case study | 25% |
18/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Reflection | Clinical reflection and placement forms | 25% |
4/11/2024 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
Adult diagnostic OSCE
|
50% |
Exam week 1 Mon - Exam week 2 Fri
The OSCE examination will be held in the University of Queensland Audiology Clinic on a day in the end-of-semester exam period. Students will be allocated a 1.5 hour viva exam period any time between 0800 and 1700. Students will be informed of these allocations via the course Blackboard site prior to the end-of-semester exam period. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | GEMS ICPC curriulum assessment | Pass/Fail |
2/08/2024 |
Assessment details
Case study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
18/10/2024 2:00 pm
Task description
In this case study, you will apply the principles of person- and family-centred care in audiology practice, and describe how they impact which resources (environment, tools, etc) you require in establishing a new audiology clinic.
Submission guidelines
Submission via Turnitin/Blackboard. Sumission details and marking rubric will be available on the couse UQ.Learn/Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via your my.UQ portal at least 24 hours prior to the submission date. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified and the new date for submission provided.
Further information, including how to apply, can be found at https://my.uq.edu.au/node/218/0#0.
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.
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late or, for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day (including weekends and public holidays), unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
Clinical reflection and placement forms
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
4/11/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L06, L07
Task description
In this assessment task you will continue the reflections started in Semester 1 and reflect on a clinical interaction you have had with either an audiology client or a supervising audiologist or clinical educator.
You will also need to submit your clinical placement feedback and self assessment forms.
Submission guidelines
Submission will be via Turnitin/Blackboard. Submission details and a marking rubric for the reflection task will be available on the couse UQ.Learn/Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via your my.UQ portal at least 24 hours prior to the submission date. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified and the new date for submission provided.
Further information, including how to apply, can be found at https://my.uq.edu.au/node/218/0#0.
Late submission
Your AUDL7122 grade cannot be released if you have not submitted your clinical placement feedback forms.
Adult diagnostic OSCE
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
Exam week 1 Mon - Exam week 2 Fri
The OSCE examination will be held in the University of Queensland Audiology Clinic on a day in the end-of-semester exam period. Students will be allocated a 1.5 hour viva exam period any time between 0800 and 1700. Students will be informed of these allocations via the course Blackboard site prior to the end-of-semester exam period.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L07
Task description
This is a clinical OSCE that assesses your clinical skills. In this exam you will be given:
- 15 minutes to take a case history from a standardised patient.
- 45 minutes to use a computer-based audiometry simulator to obtain audiological test results for that patient (pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and acoustic immittance).
- 15 minutes to feedback the results of the audiological assessment to the standardised patient.
- 15 minutes to write an audiological report for the standardised patient.
This is a must pass asessment.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| 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.
GEMS ICPC curriulum assessment
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
2/08/2024
Task description
The assessment will be completed in the tutorial class on 26th July with a final submission date set a week later.
This is a team assessment, and all team members are expected to contribute equally to the team’s assessment items during the tutorial. Teams will be assigned prior to the tutorial. There are two (2) parts to this assessment both based upon a client video that your team will choose during the tutorial class.
Part one requires you to complete a worksheet and will draw on the online and face-to-face content of the GEMS IPCP module one, focusing on role-clarification and client-centred care. Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet.
Part two requires you to complete a table and will draw on the on the online and face-to-face content of the GEMS IPCP module one, focusing on interprofessional communication, team functioning and client-centred care. Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet
Teams will need to submit both assessment pieces in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site at the end of the tutorial class. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the HABS1240 GEMS IPCP Learn.UQ course site.
Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for further details and requirements for the assessment.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The IPCP module is a Pass/Fail assessment task. Students who pass the module will receive a course grade based on their passing the remaining must pass assessment/s in the course.
· Students who are unable to attend the module because they are away from Brisbane or ill on the day of the tutorial class, will be given an opportunity to complete the assessment individually. Successful completion of the assessment will again enable a PASS grade for the module as above depending on other pass requirements within the course.
· For all students who submit a genuine attempt at the assessment but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, they will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade for the course will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
· Students who do not engage with the module and do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable the student to be eligible to pass the course with a maximum grade of 4 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 4, a maximum grade of 4 will be awarded).
· Students who fail the module, who do not complete either the reflective essay or the teamwork assignment above will be awarded a maximum grade of 3 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 3, a maximum grade of 3 will be awarded).
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 assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment 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 assessment of 45 - 54%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the ‘must pass’ assessment items noted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 – 64% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 – 74% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 – 84% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 – 100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
Additional course grading information
Final 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
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Items
A resit or resubmission of assessment items is not available for this course.
Deferred exams
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 - https://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 through Blackboard you will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to your student e-mail account. Please ensure you keep
this email.
When assessment is submitted through Turnitin you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receipt from your Assignment inbox. It 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: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment.
Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
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.
Use of Generative AI in Student Placements
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) are increasingly used in society. In terms of clinical placements, students are not permitted to use AI unless explicitly indicated by the provider that this use is permitted, and the parameters of use are clear. If these are not explicit, students are expected to consult with their practice educators before implementation to determine the acceptability of generative AI use and ensure that any potential risks associated with the intended use are addressed. AI is not a replacement of, or substitute for, professional reasoning or clinical skills. Human oversight is essential in its use, and to employ generative AI effectively and responsibly, students must understand how AI works, including its functions, data storage methods, and its impact on adherence to professional codes of conduct.
If used on placement, students are responsible for any outputs generated by AI, such as clinical notes and reports, and will be held accountable for the actions of any AI that is used in clinical practice. This responsibility includes ensuring adherence to the relevant profession's code of conduct and ethical standards. Transparency about generative AI use is essential in placement environments. Students must follow the relevant policies and procedures of their placement provider. Students are reminded that they need to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of the relevant profession, operate within its scope of practice, and ensure that client/patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible.
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 From O-week To Week 13 |
Placement |
Clinical placements The clinical placements for AUDL7122 will occur in rotations. Note: clinical pre-placement activities, and some clinical placement activities, may occur from three weeks before the start of the semester. All dates could change under extraordinary circumstances. During each rotation, each student will complete one of three placement types: simulated, sessional or special. While every effort will be made to place students in different clinics during the semester, limitations on the availability of clinics will mean that some students may be placed in the same clinic more than once. Simulated clinical placements All AUDL7122 students will attend one full-day simulated clinic session on Thursday 22 August. When completing their simulated clinic rotation, students will attend one (7) placement each week, for 4 consecutive weeks from 8.30 to 14.30 on Tuesday of TW 6-9, OR Thursday of TW 6-9 OR Thursday of TW 10-13 according to their allocation. Sessional clinical placements When completing their sessional clinic rotation, students will attend zero (0) to three (3) full-day placements (half-day placements may also occur) per week in the UQ Audiology Clinic located in the Therapies Annex(# 84a) on St Lucia Campus. Students may be placed in external clinics when placements are not available in the UQ Audiology Clinic. External clinics could be located anywhere in the greater Brisbane area (including the Sunshine Coast to the north, the Gold Coast/Tweed Heads to the south, Redland City to the east and Toowoomba to the west). Occasionally, volunteer sessional clinical placements could be offered on weekends. Special clinical placements When completing their special clinic rotation, students will attend zero (0) to three (3) full-day placements (half-day placements may also occur) per week predominantly in hearing screening clinics in pre- and primary schools in the greater Brisbane area (including the Sunshine Coast to the north, the Gold Coast/Tweed Heads to the south, Red land City to the east and Toowoomba to the west). Occasionally, volunteer special clinical placements could be offered on weekends. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture series Lectures will cover all aspects of the proviosn of person- and family-centred (PFC) care for adult audiology clients. These aspects include the principles of PFC audiology, improving clinical interactions with clients, planning and auditing an audiology clinic to deliver PFC care, counselling in audiology. |
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Tutorial |
GEMS Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Module (Friday 26th July 2024) On Friday, July 26, 8-11am. You will work in small teams with students from a range of health disciplines. The module includes of on-line preparation and a face-to-face tutorial class. You will work in your small team to engage in a range of learning activities to develop your knowledge and skills to help prepare you for working in interprofessional collaborative teams when caring for clients. |
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 - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.