2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARCS2196 Audiological Assessment and Disorder
20 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Dr Ruth Brooke
Email: r.e.brooke@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) programme specification for entry onto level 2 studyModule replaces
HECS2196This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This is a compulsory module for the Audiology route of the BSc Healthcare Science programme. This module will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of a range of common aspects related to audiological assessment and disorders.Objectives
The aim of this module is to introduce the key audiological assessment techniques and the rationale for assessment strategies. Also to explore common audiological disorders and their influence on test results. By the end of the module students will have gained knowledge of the following:Audiological assessment techniques
Routine and non-routine audiological disorders
Balance function and assessment techniques
The use of a test battery approach to aid the diagnosis of audiological disorders
Scientific writing skills
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the theoretical background and the practical application of a range of audiological assessment techniques
2. Differentiate the key features of a range of audiological disorders
3. Explain the fundamental principles of balance function and assessment
4. Discuss the developmental milestones in hearing from birth
5. Analyse findings obtained from a range of clinical techniques.
Skills outcomes
Application of knowledge
Audiological test battery strategies
Clinical Case Study Analysis
Syllabus
Topics covered include:
Pure tone audiometry
Uncomfortable loudness levels
Acoustic admittance tests
Speech audiometry assessment
OAE assessment
Auditory electrophysiological recording techniques
Evoked response audiometry
Balance function and assessment
Audiological disorders and their characteristic features
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Practical | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Seminar | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 6.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 166.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 202.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | .Scientific Report | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Other opportunities for feedback: Formative quiz Worksheet
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
PSRB approval will be required for assessment changes in 20/21.
Reading list
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