Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Prepare and conduct the audiological assessment of non-complex paediatric clients.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
AUDL7111, AUDL7112, AUDL7113
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
NIL
Restrictions
MAudSt
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Tutor
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Each student will be allocated to one half-day placement in one of the neonate simulation clinic times & one half-day placement in one of the toddler simulation clinic times.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to enable you to:
• Plan, conduct, interpret, and report on the audiological assessment of the non-complex paediatric client.
• Develop plans to collaborate with clients, significant others, professionals, and organisations to achieve the best outcomes for non-complex paediatric clients and their families.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Plan and conduct a valid, accurate, and reliable audiological assessment, selecting the tools, equipment, and techniques to address the needs of the non-complex paediatric client.
LO2.
Evaluate audiological assessment results in non-complex paediatric clients to formulate valid conclusions regarding the site of lesion and functionality of ear, hearing, and associated conditions.
LO3.
Critically analyse and integrate data using knowledge, skill, and judgement, taking into account the reliability of testing, to determine the audiological status of the non-complex paediatric client.
LO4.
Communicate assessment results and recommendations for the non-complex paediatric client to facilitate informed, family-centred decision making.
LO5.
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 goals and needs of non-complex paediatric clients and their families.
LO6.
Generate case notes and other forms of communication to conform with medical and legal requirements for the audiological management of non-complex paediatric clients.
LO7.
Develop plans to collaborate with clients, significant others, professionals, and organisations to achieve the best outcomes for non-complex paediatric clients and their families.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
| Essay/ Critique | Case study | 40% |
22/07/2024 - 4/10/2024 |
| Placement, Quiz, Role play/ Simulation |
Simulation clinics
|
20% |
Due dates depend on placement dates 26/08/2024 - 21/10/2024
Students must complete and submit each online quiz prior to their half-day placement in the School's neonate audiology simulation clinic & toddler audiology simulation clinic. Clinical Educators will complete each student's clinical placement assessment on the day of each half-day placement. |
Assessment details
Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The end-of-semester exam for AUDL7123 will contain short answer and short essay questions addressing all topics covered in the lectures and simulation clinics. A full description of the exam can be found on the AUDL7123 Course Blackboard site.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 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.
Case study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 4/10/2024
Task description
In this learning activity you will play the role of a Student Audiologist on placement in the University of Queensland Audiology Clinic (UQAC). You will consider the case of a 1-month-old child for whom you have just completed an audiological assessment. This assessment included a full case history, auditory brainstem responses, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, and otoacoustic emissions. The full details for this case are presented in the Case Study folder in the Assessment section of the AUDL7123 Course Blackboard site.
Your task for the case report assessment is to write three (3) documents:
1. An audiological report for the child. Your audiological report is to be addressed to the child’s Family Doctor. It must include pre-amble, case history, test results, impressions, and recommendations, and be written with the target reader in mind. There is no word limit for this report, although its length should reflect the need for clear and concise writing in audiology reports.
2. A letter presenting to the parents of the child. Your letter is to be addressed to the child's parents. It must include pre-amble, introduction, body, and conclusion, and be written with the target readers in mind. It must not include formal referencing (e.g., in-text citations and a reference) but can include informal referencing (e.g., web page addresses) if desired. There is no word limit for this letter, although its length should reflect the need for clear concise writing when communicating with parents.
3. A short essay justifying your audiological report. This critical essay is to be presented in academic style. It must include an introduction, body, conclusion, and referencing (in-text and reference list) in American Psychological Association format, version 7. In your essay, you must justify your reporting of the child's audiological test results. For example, if you reported the ABR results were consistent with a particular degree of hearing loss, then you will need to argue how you came to this conclusion. Your arguments must be referenced to professional and scientific literature where possible. The maximum word count allowed for the essay is 1000 including all words in the introduction, body, conclusion, and appendices (if used). This count includes words in the in-text citations but not words in the essay title or reference list. You will be penalized and absolute value of 10% for the whole case study if you exceed this word limit (e.g., if you scored 80% for the whole case study but your word count for the essay was 1001, then your score for the whole case study would be reduced to 70%).
Submission guidelines
This case report is to be submitted electronically via the AUDL7123 Course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 1 grade for each 24 hour period from time submission is due will apply for up to 7 days. After 7 days you will receive a mark of 0.
Simulation clinics
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Placement, Quiz, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
Due dates depend on placement dates 26/08/2024 - 21/10/2024
Students must complete and submit each online quiz prior to their half-day placement in the School's neonate audiology simulation clinic & toddler audiology simulation clinic. Clinical Educators will complete each student's clinical placement assessment on the day of each half-day placement.
Task description
Clinical Education Liaison Managers (CELMs) within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will allocate each student to one half-day placement in the School's neonate audiology simulation clinic & one half-day placement in the School's toddler audiology simulation clinic. In each clinic, students will complete the full audiological assessment of a child (simulated) attending that clinic.
Each student will complete two assessments for each simulation clinic:
1. An online quiz (each contributing up to 8% towards the final grade). Prior to each allocated placement, each student will be complete an online quiz on their plan to audiologically assess a neonate or toddler during that placement.
2. The clinical placement (each contributing up to 2% towards the final grade). On the day of each allocated placement, each student will be assessed on their ability to action their plan to audiologically assess a neonate or toddler.
Submission guidelines
Students will complete and submit each online quiz via the AUDL7123 Course Blackboard site. Clinical Educators will complete and submit each clinical placement assessment for each student via the AUDL7123 Course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 1 grade for each 24 hour period from time submission is due will apply for up to 7 days. After 7 days you will receive a mark of 0.
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% and has 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% and has 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% and has 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% and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as 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 up 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
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.
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 the 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 submit your assessment items successfully.
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
Library resources are available 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 Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture series A lecture and seminar series present all course content. |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 13 |
Placement |
Simluation clinics Two half-day placements in clinics simulating the full audiological assessment of children. |
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
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You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course: