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ARCS2198 Audiological Theory and Practice

30 creditsClass Size: 25

Module manager: Paul White
Email: p.j.s.white@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) programme specification for entry onto level 2 study

Pre-requisites

ARCS1104Neurosensory Theory & Practice

Module replaces

HECS2198

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The overall aim of this module is to give the student experience of Audiology practice that ensures that the student can undertake a range of routine practice expected of a newly qualified Healthcare Science Practitioner (Audiology).Students are prepared for practice through seminars and practical sessions delivered in Semester 1 and 2 in the university and in work placement in Semesters 1, 2a and 2b.

Objectives

The overall objectives of the module are to enable the student to achieve:

An understanding of the theory and range of routine work undertaken within the field of Audiology

Routine skills and attitudes relevant to the Healthcare Science (Audiology) Practitioner.

This module will build on the foundation provided with Year 1 regarding Healthcare Science by focusing on the Audiology aspect of the neurosensory theme. The student will develop their audiological knowledge, skills and experience.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the students will be able to:

1. Apply the knowledge and the clinical and professional skills developed in this and adjacent academic modules in a clinical context.
2. Communicate effectively with patients, audiological colleagues and other professionals
3. Assess the hearing status via patient enquiry and application of routine diagnostic testing and appropriately record the outcome.
4. Devise action plans for routine hearing amplification rehabilitation.
5. Demonstrate the standards of professional behaviour as defined by regulatory and professional bodies
6. Discuss regulations regarding safeguarding
7. Explain local guidelines for responding to unacceptable behaviour by patients, carers, relatives, peers and colleagues including harassment, bullying and violent behaviour

Skills outcomes
Audiology appointment leadership (e.g. repair appointments)
Patient history taking
Pure tone audiometry
Tympanometry
Ear impression taking
Adult aural rehabilitation assessment
Hearing aid Fitting
Professional standards of behaviour and attitudes
Communication with patients and colleagues
Report writing
Reflective practice


Syllabus

Departmental and professional body policies and requirements

Clinical practice application of:
Preparation of audiological equipment
Routine audiological diagnostic test procedures
Routine auditory amplification rehabilitation equipment procedures
Treatment planning
Communication with patients and with clinical colleagues
Report writing
Professional behaviours and attitudes
Reflective practice
Inter-professional learning

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Other - Clinical Placement days5011.00501.00
Class tests, exams and assessment10.451.00
Practical183.0054.00
Seminar182.0036.00
Tutorial22.004.00
Private study hours100.00
Total Contact hours596.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)696.00

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay150060.00
Presentation10 min + 5 min questions40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Portfolio Set - Semester 2b Week 1 Due - Semester 2b Week 15 - Pass/fail Practice Assessment: Pass/Fail Portfolio based Assessment will be through the achievement of defined performance criteria using a structured portfolio of evidence. This is a mix of short written observation evidence by the student, together with a summative report by the clinical educator. The prescribed MSC PTP Training Manual will be used to determine the requisite PTP level 2 competencies (itemised in Subject specific skills).

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:09

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