Unit information: Clinical Issues in Audiology 3 in 2013/14

Unit name	Clinical Issues in Audiology 3
Unit code	AUDI30007
Credit points	20
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Ms. Blackham
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
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 develop students' understanding of all issues pertaining to the management and delivery of quality health, education and social care services in the UK. It will also encourage students to reflect on their own personal and professional development within the context of interprofessional working.

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate clinical competency through completion of the IRCP and PPP

• Demonstrate safe and effective practice through audiological competency examination

• Demonstrates completion of all compulsory FDs within IRCP on placement, or in University workshop based setting

Teaching Information

Experiential learning on placement.

Assessment Information

For the award of credit:

IRCP completion PPP completion Practical examination on placement – a minimum of ‘satisfactory’ grade C must be achieved in all assessed areas

Completion of 4th year placement (all 2175 hours from year 3 and 4 combined) and a satisfactory placement report with no outstanding cause for concern

Examination N/A

Final Grade Based on clinical exam performance (%)

Reading and References

• Davis, H. and Silverman, SR. (1978) Hearing and Deafness. New York; London [etc.]: Holt, Rinehart and Winston

• Graham, J. and Martin, M. (eds.) (2001) Ballantyne's Deafness (6th ed). London: Whurr

• Katz, J. (2001) Handbook of Clinical Audiology. Philidelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins

• Moore, BCJ. (2003) The Psychology of Hearing. London: Academic Press Inc.

• Rezen, S. and Hausman, C. (1997) Coping with Hearing Loss: A Guide for Adults and their Families. USA: Barricade Books

• Williams, D. (1997) Communication Skills in Practice: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley