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
Practice of clinical audiology skills under professional supervision in an audiology practice. Students gain ability to perform audiological tasks at a standard necessary for entry level into the profession.
Thisﾠcourse withinﾠthe Master of Audiology Studies programﾠintends to enhance students' clinical experience inﾠaudiology practice.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Throughout this course, students will be expected to draw on the knowledge gained from all courses in theﾠMaster of Audiology Studies program.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
AUDL7808, AUDL7824, AUDL7825
Restrictions
MAudSt
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Field coordinator
Ms Daniella Cain
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
A weekly timetable of activities can be found in the course Files and in Blackboard.
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Aims and outcomes
This course aims are to:
- develop and consolidateﾠstudents' clinicalﾠskills in the audiological assessmentﾠand management of complex cases;ﾠ
- acquire knowledge in audiology practice toﾠmeet the Accreditation Standards for Audiology Programs in Australia;ﾠ
- advance the knowledge andﾠrespectﾠofﾠethics, andﾠprofessional standardsﾠin audiology to enhance students' employability in the workplace.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate competency in audiological aspects of: 1. Hearing loss prevention and screening, 2. Hearing assessments in adults, 3. Professional management, and 4. Related knowledge for professional practice and audiology service delivery.
LO2.
Demonstrate competency in the differential diagnosis of hearing loss in adult patients/clients.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
Oral Presentation
|
20% |
19/08/2024 - 9/09/2024 |
| Essay/ Critique, Presentation |
Written Assignment
|
30% |
30/09/2024 5:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of Semester Clinical VIVA exam
|
50% Must Pass |
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
Oral Presentation
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
19/08/2024 - 9/09/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
Task Description:
You are required to assess a real client of your choice during the clinical practice period at UQ. You will complete a comprehensive audiological assessment of the client. You are required to give an oral presentation of a clinical report of your client as a case study during one of the seminars scheduled between week 5 and 8. The oral presentation will be presented as a powerpoint presentation of 8 minutes in length. A copy of your powerpoint slides (in ppt or pdf format) must be sent to the Course Co-ordinator 3 days prior to your oral presentation by email (k.kei@uq.edu.au). That is, if you are going to present on Monday next week, you must send your powerpoint slides on Friday (on or before 5 pm) of the current week.
Late submission of powerpoint slides will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late (including weekends and public holidays), unless a formal extension has been organized prior to the due date. For example, if you send in your powerpoint slides on Monday (not 3 days prior) for your presentation, you will lose 30% of the total mark for your oral presentation.
How to choose a client for your case study
Of the clients you have tested through your Independent Clinical Practice, you may choose a suitable adult client with or without a hearing loss for your Case Study. In the past, students would test their classmates, friends and relatives (siblings, parents, grandparents).
How to prepare for your presentation slides
The presentation should contain:
(1) A case history leading to a hypothesis of the cause of hearing problem or ear disease if present (1-2 slides),
(2) Otoscopic examination results (otoscopic images) are required and a description of possible issues in obtaining the best views and how you addressed these issues. (1-2 slides),
(3) A complete audiogram and description of possible issues in obtaining accurate thresholds and how you addressed these issues (1-2 slides),
(4) Otoacoustic emission results, including tables or diagrams and a description of possible issues in obtaining accurate results and how you addressed these issues (1-2 slides),
(5) Wideband absorbance results, including diagrams and a description of possible issues in obtaining accurate results and how you addressed these issues (1-2 slides),
(6) Tympanometric results, including diagrams showing the shape of the tympanogram and a description of possible issues in obtaining accurate tympanograms and how you addressed these issues (1-2 slides),
(7) Acoustic reflexes results, including diagrams showing examples (shapes) of the reflex responses and a description of possible issues in obtaining acoustic reflex thresholds and how you addressed these issues (1-2 slides),
(8) Speech audiometry results, including PI functions and a description of possible issues in obtaining accurate scores and how you addressed these issues (1-2 slides),
(9) Impression - diagnosis of hearing impairment or otherwise based on all test findings with particular attention given to the consistency/inconsistency of test results and how you arrived at the diagnosis (1-2 slides), and
(10) Feedback and recommendations including the implications of having a hearing loss on communication and appropriate strategies to manage the hearing loss. [Note: You should make recommendations as if you are a qualified audiologist.] (1-2 slides).
Submission guidelines
The oral presentation will be presented as a powerpoint presentation of 8 minutes in length. A copy of your powerpoint slides (in ppt or pdf format) must be sent to the Course Co-ordinator 3 days prior to your oral presentation by email (k.kei@uq.edu.au).
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
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 powerpoint slides will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late (including weekends and public holidays) unless a formal extension has been organized prior to the due date.
Written Assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
30/09/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
Task Description:
You are required to write a report of a complex client who has been assessed by you. You have taken a case history and performed a battery of tests including otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex test, TEOAE, DPOAE, wideband tympanometry, ABR, and auditory late latency potentials.
Your report will consist of three sections:
Section 1: Impressions and Recommendations – You are required to make a comprehensive diagnosis (impression) of the auditory problems in both ears. You are required to make appropriate recommendations in response to the auditory problems identified by the battery of tests. (No word limits for this section)
Section 2: Feedback to Client – You are required to provide adequate feedback to your client regarding implications of your client’s hearing loss on communication and appropriate strategies to manage the hearing loss. The description should contain the actual words you would use to explain your impressions and recommendations to your client. (No word limits for this section)
Section 3: Justification Essay – In this section, you are required to provide full justifications for the impressions and recommendations using an evidence-based approach. You need to identify the evidence and explain how it relates to the diagnosis and management of the auditory dysfunction. You need to provide a reference list at the end of this section. (Word limit is 500 including the references)
Submission guidelines
You will complete an SHRS assignment cover sheet (http://www.shrs.uq.edu.au/important-documentation) and attach it to the written report. You are required to submit this assignment via the AUDL7812 Blackboard site on or before the due date.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted throughﾠBlackboardﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠThis information will also be sent to your student e-mail account.ﾠPlease ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted throughﾠTurnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt 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:ﾠhttps://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.
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 prior to the submission date and time. Late applications may not be accepted. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date for submission provided.
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 the assignment will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late (including weekends and public holidays) unless a formal extension has been organized prior to the due date.
End of Semester Clinical VIVA exam
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50% Must Pass
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
This is a clinical viva examination using real clients in the UQ Audiology Clinic to assess your clinical skills in the diagnostic assessment of an adult client. In this exam you will be given 90 minutes to see an adult client, during which time you will:
1.Initiate the session.
2.Take a case history.
3.Perform otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, otoacoustic emission and acoustic immittance (wideband tympanometry, 226-Hz tympanometry and acoustic reflexes) tests.
4.Feedback the results to the client along with your justifications and recommendations.
5.If required, answer any questions to further address any of the above items not fully addressed during the student’s session with the client.
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.
After the 90 minutes allotted above, you will be given a further 30 minutes to:
- Complete your brief notes (progress notes), audiogram and all test findings about the case.
- Write a clinical report on the case using a report template.
- Write any comments about your performance that you wish the examiners to consider during the final marking process.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment in order to pass AUDL7812Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Not a submissible item.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via your my.UQ portal prior to the submission date and time. Late applications may not be accepted. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date for submission provided.
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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment items, as follows: End of Semester Clinical VIVA Exam.ﾠYou must pass this item to pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items must have been passed.
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.
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.
Due Times for Assessment
All assessment/exam times are scheduled in Australian Eastern Standard time. If you are not in Queensland, please ensure you take any time differences into account.
Difficulties with assessing student work
The Course Coordinator may request a personal interview if there are difficulties with assessing any assessment tasks.
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Items
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, the written report is eligible for consideration of the resubmission option if the assessment item was submitted on time.
After resubmission, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resubmission for an assessment item and do not submit by the scheduled date will not be permitted to reschedule the assessment.
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.ﾠ
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
This course has a University Blackboard site containing the bulk of the required Learning Resources. Other resources will be provided during the seminarsﾠas required.
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 |
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Fieldwork |
Clinical and professional placements A range of clinical and professional placements as described below. The clinical placements for AUDL7812 consist of three placement types: block, sessional and special. Block clinical placements Some students will complete a 1-3-week block placement: • This will include 1-3 weeks of placement typically in consecutive weeks but split placements can occur. • Students will complete their block placements in one of the following two time periods (these dates could change under extraordinary circumstances and some students could complete split placements over both periods):
Sessional clinical placements Some students will complete one or two sets of sessional clinical placements: • A set will include six days of placements (typically a 1-day placement per week but variations can occur). • Students will complete their sessional clinical placements in any weeks from 22Jul24 to 25Oct24 (weeks 1 to 13 of the regular semester). • Students will complete their sessional clinical placements on Monday mornings, Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays. Occasionally, sessional clinical placements could be offered on weekends. Special clinical placements Some students will complete 0 to 2 days of special clinical placements per week: • This will include up to six days of placements (typically 1-day placements but ½ day placements can occur). • These placements will predominantly be hearing screening clinics in pre- and primary schools. • Students will complete their special clinical placements in any weeks from 01Jul24 to 25Oct24 (the 3 weeks before the beginning of the regular semester to week 13 of the regular semester). • Students will complete their special clinical placements on any weekday in the three weeks before the beginning of the regular semester; and Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays during the regular semester. Occasionally, special clinical placements could be offered on weekends. 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 will be placed at the same clinic more than once. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Case-based learning |
Independent Clinical Practice Students will perform hearing tests as independent clinical practice to improve their clinical skills. Students will need to book dedicated booths in the audiology clinic and 303/84a, available Wednesday's Thursday's, and Friday's, when not on placement. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
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Lecture |
Lecture Lectures are delivered to examine the clinical test procedures with a view to improve the clinical skills of students, interpretation of test findings, diagnosis of hearing impairment and management of the hearing loss in adult clients. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
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Seminar |
Seminars Each student will present a report of audiological assessment findings on a real patient in one of the four seminars scheduled in a detailed timetable in the Course Files section. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
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.