2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARCS1141 Basic Audiological Practice
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr T Killan
Email: E.Killan@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
Pre-requisite qualifications
Programme entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology)Module replaces
ARCS1104 Neurosensory Theory & PracticeThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to ...Learning outcomes
1. Describe the roles and the range of technologies used by Neurosensory practitioners
2. Explain a typical patient diagnosis and treatment pathway in Neurosensory (audiology) practice within a range of service delivery approaches
3. Explain the basic principles of routine assessment and rehabilitation within Neurosensory (audiology) Science
4. Demonstrate basic professional skills of behaviour and communication relevant to the discipline of audiology
5. Demonstrate and explain safe working practice in relation to clinical procedures
6. Discuss the need for multi-disciplinary working within Neurosensory Science (audiology)
Skills outcomes
Skills outcomes
Basic audiological practice techniques
Effective communication skills relevant to the discipline of audiology
Generic clinical skills
The six stage hand-washing technique
Safe working practice in the workplace
The standards of dress and professional behaviour required in the workplace
Syllabus
- Professional standards in Healthcare
- Gaining consent and confidentiality
- Infection Control
- Health & Safety procedure
- Communication skills
- Patient pathway recording
- Skills and attitudes relevant to the Audiology Practitioner
- The range of work and service delivery approaches (e.g. telehealth) undertaken within audiological practice
- Evidence based practice
- Protocols and guidelines
Clinical Practice
- Routine Audiological, science diagnostic and treatment procedures
- Professional behaviour and department/professional body requirements (including time management, client/colleague interactions, raising concerns)
- Communication skills
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Clinical Practice | 1 | 37.00 | 37.00 |
Practicals | 8 | 2.00 | 16.00 |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 3 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
Lecture | 12 | 1.50 | 18.00 |
Seminar | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
Private study hours | 117.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 92.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 209.00 |
Private study
Students will be required to work independently to integrate knowledge acquired in seminars and during clinical practice observations.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Practical Report | Practical Skills Workbook | 0.00 |
Essay | 1,000 words | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
PSRB approval will be required for assessment changes in 20/21.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/11/2021
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