Module manager: Jenny Douglas
Email: j.l.douglas@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
BSc (Hons) Audiology programme specification for entry onto level 2 study (typically completion of 120 Level 2 BSc (Hons) Audiology credits).
ARCS2198 Audiological Theory and Practice
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will further develop students’ theoretical knowledge and practical application of routine audiological clinical skills via lectures and lab-based practical sessions, with further opportunity to practice their skills whilst attending clinical placement. It will provide a foundation from which the student should continue to build on their knowledge, skills, experience, and attitudes throughout the 3-year programme of study through a combination of lectures, clinical skills based practical sessions in university as well as work-based training whilst attending a clinical placement. The module will provide the opportunity to begin to integrate and embed many of the clinical and professional practice learning outcomes and enable the student to practice safely in the workplace. This module will be taught using a blended teaching approach with teaching methods including face to face lectures, online via live and pre-recorded lectures and webinars. The theory taught within this module will be is supported by clinical skills practical sessions, clinical work-based placement, and Case-based learning. The module runs alongside the other Level 2 modules which will support and develop the theory gained from this module.
Overarching Aims:
- To apply the knowledge of taught clinical and professional skills, within a clinical context, for a range of service delivery approaches.
- Apply a theoretical knowledge and understanding of key, routine, audiological procedures to competently carryout routine audiological procedures, whilst in a clinical context.
It will provide a foundation from which the student should continue to build on their knowledge, skills, experience, and attitudes throughout the 3-year programme of study through a combination of lectures, clinical skills based practical sessions and work-based training whilst attending a clinical placement.
1. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, audiological colleagues, and other professionals, using a range of methods appropriate to the healthcare setting.
2. Assessment of hearing status via detailed history taking and application of routine audiological behavioural and diagnostic tests.
3. Create and maintain patient records in a range of different formats.
4. Demonstrate the standards of professional behaviour as defined by regulatory and professional bodies.
5. Describe local and national safeguarding policies.
6. Describe local policies for managing unacceptable behaviour, including any form of bullying, harassment, verbal, and physical abuse of staff by members of the public.
7. Design appropriate, person-centred treatment plans for routine hearing amplification and aural rehabilitation.
Puretone audiometry (masked)
Aural impressions
Real Ear Measurements
Hearing Aid Selection and Fitting
Medical and Social History taking
Report Writing
Carrying out a hearing aid repair appointment
Effective communication
Adult Aural Rehabilitation/Person-centred Care
Introduction to counselling skills
- Theoretical and practical application of routine clinical audiological behavioural and diagnostic test procedures
- Routine aural rehabilitation including amplification and counselling skills.
- Design of individualised audiological treatment plans
- Effective Communication with patients and clinical colleagues
- Recording and maintaining patient notes
- Professional behaviours and attitudes
- Safeguarding within a healthcare setting
- Person-centred Care
- Reflective practice
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other - Clinical Placement days | 10 | 7.5 | 300 |
| Group learning | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Practical | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20 | ||
| Private study hours | 100 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 344 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 464 | ||
Independent learning: One hour’s asynchronous online learning expected prior to lectures and practical’s to maximise synchronous session time for group work and case-based learning.
Private study: for revision of best practice documentation, wider reading around the subjects including watching relevant webinars and attendance at conferences where appropriate. Private study also includes time allocated for revision and preparation for all assessments.
Plan of essay with a maximum word count of 20% of final 2500 word assignment
Feedback on draft of 20% of final presentation slides for oral presentation.
Verbal feedback during theoretical practical sessions and written feedback on answers within worksheets after practical has finished.
On-going formative feedback on reflections and clinical competencies during clinical placement using PebblePad clinical placement portfolio.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2500 word written assignment | 60 |
| Oral Presentation | 10-minute oral presentation | 40 |
| Portfolio | Clinical Placement Portfolio | 0 |
| Written Work | Formative essay plan Formative draft presentation slides Worksheets On-going formative feedback on reflections and clinical competencies during clinical placement using PebblePad clinical placement portfolio. | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Verbal presentation to include peer feedback. Students choose a case study, focus on history taking, and formulate treatment plan for hearing aids – communication and explanation to treatment plan based on person-centred care. Written assignment to include a description of chronological events during the appointment, a patient history and either provide a completed PTA or students to perform simulated hearing test. Explain the results and rationale for test and suggest a diagnosis for patient. Portfolio – competency logbook, student reflections – include communications/counselling section. All assessed pieces of work must be passed in order to pass the module. There is no compensation between the two pieces of work. Failure of either element will result in a resit opportunity for the failed component(s) of assessment and a capped overall module mark of 40% following a pass at resubmission.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 8/16/2024
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