Associate Professor Joseph Kei
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Prepare for the transition into the workforce by gaining advanced professional practice skills.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
AUDL7211, AUDL7212, AUDL7213
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
NIL
Restrictions
MAudSt
Course staff
Course coordinator
Guest lecturer
Mr Michael Lin
Guest lecturer
Mr Jaime Morgado Sabino
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.
This course involves clinical block placements in Weeks -2, -1, and 8-13.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to enable students to:
• Reflect on the transition to practice as a graduate audiologist.
• Identify effective strategies for managing workload and advocating for colleagues and self in the workplace.
• Apply key business management processes to develop and assess clinical businesses/services.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Reflect on the transition to practice as a Graduate Audiologist, and examine the mechanisms and resources for independent life-long learning, to maintain currency of
professional knowledge and to support long-term career progression.
LO2.
Identify effective strategies for managing workload and seeking support when required.
LO3.
Identify strategies for advocating for your colleagues and self in the workplace.
LO4.
Identify strategies for advocating for the profession of Audiology and its role within society.
LO5.
Apply key business management processes to develop and assess clinical businesses/services.
LO6.
Demonstrate competency in audiological aspects of hearing assessment and management of hearing loss in children and adults, and related knowledge for professional practice and audiology service delivery.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Production/ Exhibition, Reflection |
Voice Over PowerPoint (VOPP)
|
35% Pass/Fail |
4/09/2025 5:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique, Project |
Case study
|
35% Pass/Fail |
9/10/2025 5:00 pm |
| Portfolio |
My Professional Showcase – Graduate Edition
|
30% |
30/10/2025 5:00 pm |
| Notebook/ Logbook |
Clinical Placement Feedback
|
Pass/Fail |
1/11/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Voice Over PowerPoint (VOPP)
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Creative Production/ Exhibition, Reflection
- Weight
- 35% Pass/Fail
- Due date
4/09/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04
Task description
VOPP on Transition to Professional Practice. This is a reflection assignment where students will need to reflect on their future role as an independent learner and advocate for yourself, your colleagues, and the profession of audiology.
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.
Submission guidelines
Please submit via the Turn-it-in link within the 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
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment items submitted after the due date will automatically receive a fail grade and, therefore, result in failure of the course unless an extension request has been approved prior to the due date.
Case study
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Project
- Weight
- 35% Pass/Fail
- Due date
9/10/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Case study on "Establishing a private practice business".
You have decided to establish your own private practice to provide audiological assessment and rehabilitative care for adult clients. Please describe how you will apply key business processes to develop and assess your business/service, and how you will apply key business management processes to develop and assess clinical businesses/services.
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.
Submission guidelines
Please submit via the Turn-it-in link within the 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
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment items submitted after the due date will automatically receive a fail grade and, therefore, result in failure of the course unless an extension request has been approved prior to the due date.
My Professional Showcase – Graduate Edition
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
30/10/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04
Task description
As you prepare to enter the workforce as a graduate audiologist, this task invites you to consolidate your professional identity into a single, updated artefact that demonstrates your readiness for professional practice. This artefact should bring together the key elements of your previous ePortfolio and newly acquired clinical experiences, presented in a format you can continue to update and use beyond graduation.
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.
Submission guidelines
Please submit via the Turn-it-in link within the 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
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment items submitted after the due date will automatically receive a fail grade and, therefore, result in failure of the course unless an extension request has been approved prior to the due date.
Clinical Placement Feedback
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
1/11/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L06
Task description
To complete this assessment component, you must submit the below documents by the due date:
- Completed Clinical Placement Feedback and Self Reflection forms regarding your performance in all block clinical placements in this course. Feedback forms are not required for special/occasional/one-off placements, such as school screenings.
This form can be located on the course Blackboard site.
You must also have completed all INPLACE placement hours records by the same due date, in order to receive a passing grade for this assessment item.
Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible. Given this assessment is related to a placement with clinical information please see more information on use of AI in student placements under additional assessment information.
Submission guidelines
Please submit via the Turn-it-in link within the 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
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment items submitted after the due date will automatically receive a fail grade and, therefore, result in failure of the course unless an extension request has been approved prior to the due date.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| Pass | |
| Fail | |
Additional course grading information
All individual assessment items in this course must be passed in order to receive a passing grade overall.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of AI in Student Placements:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude) is 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.
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, only My Professional Showcase and Clinical Placement Reflection Part A 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.
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.
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.
Additional learning resources information
All compulsory materials for this course will be provided via 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 |
|---|---|---|
Not scheduled |
Placement |
Clinical Placements Clinical Placements Within this course, students will complete the equivalent of 2 x 2-week block placements. These may be scheduled in any combination of days per week, e.g., a block may be 3-days for 3 weeks or 5-days for 2 weeks, etc. These placements can occur in weeks -2 to -1 (before classes commence) and in weeks 8-13 (no lectures are held during this period). Students will be allocated to either a placement within the greater Brisbane area (Sunshine Coast to the N, Tweed Heads to the S, Redland City to the E, and Toowoomba to the W) or outside of the greater Brisbane area (anywhere within Australia). These placements are rostered in consultation between students and Clinical Education Liaison Managers (CELMs). Students are reminded that at least one of the program's 2-week block placements MUST be completed outside of the greater Brisbane area. Learning outcomes: L01, L06 |
Week 1 |
Lecture |
Course Introduction & Profession of Audiology Introduction to course; Profession of audiology; Transition to full-time audiologist: Personal experience sharing Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 4 |
Workshop |
Employability Workshop Series The workshops focus on the following themes: 1. Crafting Value and Relationships in Audiology. 2. Career Paths and Action Plan. 3. Thriving in the Transition: From Audiology Graduate to Emerging Professional & Graduate Insights. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 7 |
Lecture |
Lecture series Lectures focus on three professional areas:
Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L05 |
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.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: