Course coordinator
Associate Professor Carlie Driscoll
Please email in first instance to arrange a consultation.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2026 (23/02/2026 - 20/06/2026)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Plan and conduct the audiological management of non-complex paediatric clients.
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
Associate Professor Carlie Driscoll
Guest lecturer
Ms Candice D'Arbe
Ms Emma Rushbrooke
Ms Lauren McHugh
Cochear Ltd
Deaf Children Australia
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course involves intensive class attendance in Weeks 1-7, as well as independent task practice.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to enable you to:
• Plan, conduct, interpret, and report on the audiological management of the non-complex paediatric client with permanent childhood hearing loss (PCHL).
• Verify and evaluate the outcomes of the intervention program for the non-complex paediatric client and their family.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Determine paediatric intervention goals and/or specific needs using a client- and family-centred care approach.
LO2.
Identify suitable paediatric candidates for hearing aid fitting and other interventions.
LO3.
Decide on clinical actions and recommendations for intervention, including hearing aid fitting (selection of appropriate acoustic coupling and technological features), other audiological rehabilitation, and referrals, in line with the needs and goals of paediatric clients and their families.
LO4.
Verify adequacy of hearing aid fitting using objective and subjective measures.
LO5.
Outline the basic technical and medical aspects of implantable devices for children, as well as pre-operative assessment, post-operative management, and cochlear implant mapping.
LO6.
Evaluate intervention program outcomes using client reported measures.
LO7.
Troubleshoot issues arising during intervention that are related to amplification devices.
LO8.
Communicate recommendations to facilitate informed decision making, via accurate and complete reports that conform with medical and legal requirements.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
OSCE Examination
|
20% Must pass item |
17/04/2026
To be held in normal class time in week 7. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Case Report
|
30% Must pass item |
28/05/2026 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Examination
|
50% Must pass item |
End of Semester Exam Period 6/06/2026 - 20/06/2026 |
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
OSCE Examination
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 20% Must pass item
- Due date
17/04/2026
To be held in normal class time in week 7.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L04
Task description
This practical assessment has been designed to assess your ability to conduct RECD measurements for paediatric clients. Refer to Blackboard for full details.
Use of AI in assessment
OSCE Exam: This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Oral recording
In this course the recording of an assessment (oral/practical) performance has been waived, a record of student performance will be taken by other means such as audio recording or detailed written notes that can be referred to if a remark is required at a later date.
Hurdle requirements
To achieve a PASS you must demonstrate that you are ‘competent’ in a minimum of 6/11 criteria AND not receive any ‘not competent’ ratings. This item must be passed in order to receive a passing grade for the course.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Case Report
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30% Must pass item
- Due date
28/05/2026 2:00 pm
Task description
This task has been designed to assess your ability to write an appropriately informative clinical report for a paediatric client, which also conforms with professional, medical, and legal expectations. See Blackboard for full details.
Case Report: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
This item must be passed in order to receive a passing grade for the course.Submission guidelines
This item is to be submitted via the Turn-it-in link on the course Blackboard 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.
Students applying for an extension must submit a request via my.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my. Requests and provide evidence of their 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
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.
Final Examination
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50% Must pass item
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
6/06/2026 - 20/06/2026
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
Task description
The final examination will consist of short answer and case-based questions. Further details will be provided throughout the course.
Final Exam: This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
This item must be passed in order to receive a passing grade for the course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
Rounding of final marks
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 84.5% and above will be rounded to 85% and 84.49% and below will be rounded down to 84%.
Hurdle requirements
All assessment items must be passed in order to receive a passing course grade overall.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
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.
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, the CASE REPORT and OSCE EXAM are eligible for consideration for the resubmission option if the assessment item was submitted/conducted on time.
Students who are granted a resubmission for an assessment item and do not submit/sit on the scheduled date will not be granted an extension.
Students will be eligible for a maximum of two resubmission/resit options (one per item) for this course.
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.
Additional learning resources information
Required resources are available on the course Blackboard site.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Lecture |
Course Overview, Paediatric Rehabilitation, & Beyond Healthy Hearing This is an in-person lecture introducing the course and its requirements, as well as the general area of paediatric rehabilitation in Audiology. Completion of additional online learning activities is also strongly recommended. Refer to the course schedule on Blackboard. |
Workshop |
Parents' Perspectives This live, online workshop on the experiences of parents of deaf children is delivered by special guests from Deaf Children Australia - Flying Colours. |
|
Week 2 |
Lecture |
Hearing Australia: Goals, Device Selection, & Communication Options This is an in-person lecture that addresses goal setting, device selection, and communication options for children with hearing loss. It is presented by an industry expert from Hearing Australia. |
Workshop |
Device Candidacy This in-person workshop includes case practice in making decisions regarding candidates for rehabilitation. |
|
Week 3 |
Lecture |
Other Rehabilitation Options, Real Ear Measures & Aided Speech Tests This in-person lecture presents techniques for verifying the suitability of amplification for paediatric clients, in preparation for the following practical session. It is presented by an industry expert from Hearing Australia. |
Practical |
Hearing Aid Verification This is an in-person practical providing hands-on experience in RECD measurement. It is not recorded. Learning outcomes: L04 |
|
Week 4 |
Lecture |
Implantable Devices This is an in-person lecture introducing cochlear implants and bone-anchored devices for children, delivered by industry experts - Cochlear Australia. |
Workshop |
Implantable Devices Following on from the morning's theoretical session, this in-person workshop includes hands-on experience with implantable device software. It is not recorded. |
|
Week 5 |
Lecture |
Outcome Measures This is an in-person lecture discussing evaluation of the full rehabilitation program. It is presented by an industry expert from Hearing Australia. |
Practical |
Device Care & Troubleshooting This is an in-person practical providing hands-on experience in device troubleshooting and care for paediatric clients. It is not recorded. |
|
Week 6 |
Lecture |
Reporting This is an in-person lecture on best-practice report writing for stakeholders involved in paediatric audiology. |
Workshop |
Reporting This in-person workshop session provides case-based practice in report writing for paediatric clients. |
|
Week 7 |
Practical |
OSCE Examination This day involves completion of the practical OSCE exam on RECD measurement. Students will be rostered to an individual time for in-person attendance. Refer to Blackboard for full details. Learning outcomes: L04 |
Additional learning activity information
Please refer to the detailed course schedule on Blackboard for specific activity times/locations.
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
- AI for Assessment Guide
- Recording of Teaching 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:
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: