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| Unit name |
Clinical Issues in Audiology 2 |
| Unit code |
AUDI20003 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
|
| Unit director |
Ms. Hoyle |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
AUDI10010 Clinical Issues in Audiology 1 |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
School of Applied Community and Health Studies |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit will apply the learning from Clinical Skills 1 and Hearing and Speech Sciences and develop students' communication and diagnostic skills, within university-based workshops and the clinical placement setting.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of pure tone air conduction & bone conduction testing
- Describe the principles of masking & its application
- Describe the principles of impedance audiometry and acoustic reflex testing
- Understand the procedure and contraindications for taking an aural impression
- Identify the range of earmoulds available for use with hearing aids, their characteristics and acoustic modifications
- Understand how to program digital hearing aids using computer software
- Understand how and why Real Ear Measurements (REMs) are used when fitting hearing aids
- Describe current government policies affecting health and welfare, such as clinical governance and public and private partnerships
- Describe resource allocation and its implications for patient care within the clinical placement
- Identify the networks of NHS and other agencies within which the placement department operates
- Identify the policies and procedures for risk management and sharing confidential information with other agencies
Teaching Information
Lectures
Tutorials
Practical Workshop
Computer Simulated practical work
Experiential Learning whilst on placement
Assessment Information
Assessment:
- 2 x Written assignments ( 1500 words) 40 % each
- Reflective placement summary (1000 words) 20%
- Achievement of competency in relevant key skill areas whilst on placement (pass/fail)
- Successful completion of this unit is essential for progression to year 3
Examination:
- Clinical examination of Pure Tone Audiometry (practically based ) including *Masking (using APE simulator) Pass / Fail
Final Grade:
- Successful completion of all aspects of coursework and completion of placement including satisfactory placement report from supervisor
Reading and References
As for Clinical Issues 1 but with the addition of:
- Barrett, G., Sellman, D. and Thomas, J. (eds) (2005) Interprofessional Working in Health and Social Care: Professional Perspectives
- Hornby, S. (2000) Collaborative Care: Inter-professional, Interagency, Inter-professional and Interpersonal
- Loxley, A. (1996) Collaboration in Health and Welfare: Working with Difference
- Leathard, A. (2003) Interprofessional Collaboration: From Policy to Practice in Health and Social Care
- Sim, J. (1997) Ethical Decision-Making in Therapy Practice
Department of Health website: www.doh.gov.uk
