DIAGNOSTICS I: ADULT ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES

Overview

This subject introduces you to the fundamental clinical assessment procedures used in the audiological evaluation of adult patients. You will gain a theoretical understanding of how to take case histories, perform otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance and speech discrimination tests. You will explore clinical decision making skills, as you … For more content click the Read more button below.

This subject introduces you to the fundamental clinical assessment procedures used in the audiological evaluation of adult patients. You will gain a theoretical understanding of how to take case histories, perform otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, acoustic immittance and speech discrimination tests. You will explore clinical decision making skills, as you learn to select appropriate tests, to interpret and integrate your audiological findings and write comprehensive reports incorporating referrals and appropriate management strategies.

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Subject coordinator

Emma Laird

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Diploma

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Handbook of clinical audiology.

Recommended - Book - Audiology diagnosis.

Recommended - Book - Audiology: The fundamentals

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Integrate theoretical knowledge about diagnostic pure tone audiometric assessment techniques to generate sound clinical hypotheses.

Integrate theoretical knowledge about tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing and speech audiometry assessment techniques to generate sound clinical hypotheses.

Accurately determine the nature and level of hearing impairment diagnostic test results.

Clearly report complex audiological problems and proposed solutions based on test results.

Develop appropriate management plans and referral pathways based on professional knowledge and test results.

Learning activities

You will engage in a range of activities including lectures and tutorials, exams and assignments designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject's intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZHCCA and must have passed HCS2IAA, HCS3IHB and HCS3PCA; OR must be admitted in HMAUD and no other rule applies.

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