Course coordinator
Dr Barbra Timmer
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
Create and apply advanced management programs for adult cases with hearing loss.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
AUDL7121, AUDL7122, AUDL7123
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
NIL
Restrictions
MAudSt
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Barbra Timmer
Tutor
Mr Jay Lee
Miss Lana Wilson
Mrs Daniela Dixon
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course involves intensive full-day class attendance in Weeks 1-7, as well as independent task practice throughout the semester.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to enable students to:
• Gain clinical skills in the advanced audiological management of adult cases.
• Select advanced hearing device features for adult cases.
• Identify other rehabilitation options such as implantable and assistive listening devices for adult cases, including those with tinnitus and profound hearing loss.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Synthesise information from a range of sources to develop recommendations for audiological rehabilitation intervention including audiological therapy, technology modifications to the environment, and/or further referrals in line with the client’s goals and needs.
LO2.
Generate accurate and complete reports, case notes, and other forms of communication that conform with medical and legal requirements.
LO3.
Explain the importance of planning and implementing strategies to improve clinical practice and regularly reflect to improve clinical performance, seeking guidance when required.
LO4.
Display professional, empathetic, and respectful verbal and non-verbal communication that is inclusive and tailored to the listener/reader.
LO5.
Collaborate with clients, significant others, professionals, and organisations to achieve the best outcomes for the client and appropriately apply privacy, consent, and confidentiality principles to information sharing.
LO6.
Ensure all own interactions with clients, other professionals, and the public are respectful, maintain the integrity of the Audiology profession, and comply with the Code of Conduct for Audiology Australia.
LO7.
Comply with relevant guidelines, policy and procedures, standards, and legal obligations in a clinical setting.
LO8.
Practise audiology within scope of practice, capability and experience, and refer to/consult with other professionals when encountering issues outside of scope of practice.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique | Case Report 1 | 25% |
15/04/2025 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique | Case report 2 | 25% |
20/05/2025 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
Clinical exam (OSCE)
|
50% |
9/06/2025 - 20/06/2025
Held during the end-of-semester exam period. |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Case Report 1
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
15/04/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05, L08
Task description
This case report will describe your proposed management of an adult rehabilitative audiology client. A detailed case study and report template will be provided on the course UQ.Learn site.
Submission guidelines
Submission will be via the UQ.Learn site
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
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment items submitted after the due date will automatically receive 0% unless an extension request has been approved prior to the due date.
Case report 2
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
20/05/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05, L08
Task description
This case report expands on case report 1 to add further audiological management options for the adult with hearing loss case study.
Submission guidelines
Submission will be via UQ.Learn
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
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment items submitted after the due date will automatically receive 0% unless an extension request has been approved prior to the due date.
Clinical exam (OSCE)
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
9/06/2025 - 20/06/2025
Held during the end-of-semester exam period.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04, L06, L07, L08
Hurdle requirements
This is a must-pass assessment piece for AUDL7211.Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | None |
| Exam platform | Other |
| 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 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 passﾠthe ‘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 passedﾠthe '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 passedﾠthe 'must pass' assessment itemsﾠnoted 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. |
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.
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 - https://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
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 7 |
Lecture |
Lecture series During the intensive teaching weeks (1-7), every AUDL7211 morning session will provide a lecture on specific rehabilitative audiology topics, such as advanced hearing aid features; teleaudiology; managing severe-to-profound hearing loss; tinnitus; implantable technologies; advanced counselling. Lecture content and discussion will also support students' independent practice and clinical placements, and the clinical exam at the end of the semester. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L07, L08 |
Workshop |
Practical workshops Teaching week 1 will involve a full-class rehabilitative audiology sim clinic. During weeks 2-7, students will work in smaller groups to continue with workshops which include: rehabilitative audiology sim clinics, practical considerations in rehabilitative audiology, and hearing aid programming. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06, L07, L08 |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Problem-based learning |
Independent practice Students will be able to roster independent practice sessions using the UQ Audiology Clinic facilities. Sessions must be booked in advance using the AUDL7211 independent practice roster. Learning outcomes: L03, L07, L08 |
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.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Working with Children Policy
- Fitness to Practise Policy
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience Policy
- Student Travel Procedure
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: