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Students should note that all of the modules below may not be available to them. International visiting students should consult the International Education Office regarding selection of modules. Undergraduate students should refer to the relevant section of the UCC Undergraduate Calendar for their programme requirements. Postgraduate students should refer to the relevant section of the UCC Postgraduate Calendar for their programme requirements. |
AU6001 Advanced Paediatric Audiology
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1. (alternate years).
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 5 x 7hr(s) Other (task/case/problem-based tutorials; 200hrs self directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Robert James Fourie, School of Clinical Therapies.
Lecturer(s): Staff, College of Medicine and Health.
Module Objective: To facilitate a critical evaluation of current advances in the field of audiological screening, diagnosis and amplification management for paediatric populations
Module Content: : Behavioural audiology, electrophysiological assessments in audiology such as evoked potentials, EChoG, and oto-acoustic emissions; Universal neonatal screening, current developments in sensory aids, cochlear implantation and amplification technology
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Critically evaluate the literature with regard to the need for Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening and explain how such a programme could be appropriately implemented in local hospital setting.
· Explain the principles underlying selected new techniques in audiological research pertaining to the paediatric population.
· Plan and perform critical reviews of literature pertinent to current techniques in paediatric audiological assessment.
· Compare and contrast the utility of behavioural and electrophysiological methodologies for assessing children's hearing.
· Demonstrate proficiency in applying current scientific evidence in audiology to paediatric clinical practice.
· Use clinical reasoning skills to evaluate the efficacy of current amplification technologies with regard to the needs of paediatric clients with hearing impairments.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks ((1 x 3000 word essay (200 marks); participation in tutorials (100 marks)).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by School).
AU6002 Clinical Otology and Neurotology
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 5 x 7hr(s) Other (task/case/problem-based tutorials; 200 hrs self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Robert James Fourie, School of Clinical Therapies.
Lecturer(s): Staff, College of Medicine and Health, Dr. Peter O'Sullivan, Consultant E.N.T. Surgeon & Senior Clinical Lecturer.
Module Objective: To facilitate an advanced understanding of the anatomy and neuroanatomy of normal and pathophysiological processes in the ear relevant to appropriate collaboration between audiologists and otologists
Module Content: Critical appraisal of current evidence as it relates to the pathophysiology and neurology of the inner, middle and outer ear; and how this informs the medical, surgical and audiological decisions involved in treatment of various pathological conditions of the ear, throughout the lifespan.
(Special Note: This module will require some attendance in a teaching hospital and students must be able to provide evidence of Garda clearance and immunization to attend this module)
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Critically appraise current literature with regard to the relationships between specified causative factors in inner, middle and outer ear pathophysiology and clinical outcomes.
· Make explicit the clinical reasoning process with regard to appropriate referral for suspected neurological aetiologies of hearing dysfunction.
· Differentiate various neurological and non-neurological pathologies of the inner, middle and outer ear.
· Interpret the results of appropriate history taking, clinical examination and audiological investigation for the purposes of audiological diagnosis and referral for medical or surgical intervention.
· Distinguish life-threatening conditions of the ear requiring referral from those which can be referred on a non-urgent basis.
· Relate principles of clinical intervention in otology and neurotology to functional outcomes in hearing and balance.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (1 x 3000 word essay (200 marks); participation in tutorials (100 marks)).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: The mark for Continuous Assessment is carried forward, Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School).
AU6003 Aural Rehabilitation in Children and Adults
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 5 x 7hr(s) Other (task/case/problem-based tutorials; 200 hrs self-directed learning.).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Robert James Fourie, School of Clinical Therapies.
Lecturer(s): Staff, College of Medicine and Health.
Module Objective: To provide critical evaluation of the theoretical and therapeutic models for the assessment and treatment of behavioural and communication disorders related to hearing impairment throughout the lifespan.
Module Content: Aural rehabilitation in children and adults, the psychology of hearing impairment, hearing aid selection, amplification orientation, speech reading, Deafness and Sign language studies, tinnitus management, counselling individuals with hearing impairments and/or their families.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Critically evaluate the psychosocial and educational impacts of hearing impairment throughout the lifespan.
· Discriminate differential outcomes in communication with regard to aetiology and level of hearing impairment.
· Formulate individualized management plans relating to specific behavioural assessments for individuals with hearing loss and/or tinnitus across the lifespan.
· Contrast psychosocial and physiological considerations in the selection of amplification systems.
· Devise amplification orientation plans appropriate to developmental variables.
· Plan and assess the efficacy of speech-reading and auditory training programmes for individuals with hearing impairments throughout the lifespan.
· Evaluate counselling techniques for working with hearing impaired individuals and their families.
· Value appropriate medical and social approaches to intervention with reference to Deaf culture and cochlear implantation.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks ((1 x 3000 word essay (200 marks); participation in tutorials (100 marks)).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by School).
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2. (alternate years).
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 5 x 7hr(s) Other (task/case/problem-based tutorials; 200 hrs self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Robert James Fourie, School of Clinical Therapies.
Lecturer(s): Staff, College of Medicine and Health, Ms. Jean Hegarty.
Module Objective: To critically appraise current knowledge in the field of balance disorders as it relates to the assessment and treatment of central and peripheral vestibular system disorders.
Module Content: Pathophysiology of the peripheral and central vestibular systems; behavioural and electrophysiological assessments of balance; vestibular rehabilitation (VR) and the implementation of individual management plans in the context of a multidisciplinary team, counselling and psychosocial dynamics of balance disorders; balance disorders and special populations.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Plan and perform critical reviews of literature pertinent to the assessment and treatment of vertigo and balance disorders.
· Relate physiological dimensions of vertigo and balance disorders to the psychosocial dimensions of vertigo and balance disorders.
· Explain the relationship between vestibular assessment and evidence-based vestibular rehabilitation (VR).
· Differentiate the roles of various disciplines with regard to individualised care plans for individuals with balance disorders.
· Formulate individualized management plans relating to specific behavioural assessments for individuals with balance disorders across the lifespan.
· Contrast type and nature of assessments and treatment in relation to varying populations with balance disorders.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks ((1 x 3000 word essay (200 marks); participation in tutorials (100 marks).).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School).
AU6005 Audiological Concepts for Healthcare Practitioners
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 or 2. (alternate years).
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 5 x 7hr(s) Other (task/case/problem-based tutorials; observations; 200 hrs self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Robert James Fourie, School of Clinical Therapies.
Lecturer(s): Staff, College of Medicine and Health.
Module Objective: To facilitate an integrated knowledge of current concepts pertinent to the field of audiology, and relevant to non-audiologists.
Module Content: General principles of audiological assessment and management with reference to acoustic, psychoacoustic, behavioural and electrophysiological concepts.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Outline high-risk categories and referral criteria for audiology;
· Define and review the scope of audiological practice;
· Compare and contrast the concepts of 'screening' and 'diagnosis' with reference to epidemiological concepts in audiology;
· Describe the necessary skills required to conduct basic hearing screening and audiological diagnosis;
· Compare types of hearing losses and how these relate to a variety of clinical management decisions;
· Identify differential care pathways for a range of audiological conditions;
· Interpret a range of audiological findings;
· Critically evaluate the utility and efficacy of various audiological assessments and therapies.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (Continuous Assessment 300 marks (1 x 3000 word essay (200 marks); presentation (100 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Failed elements of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School), Marks in passed elements of Continuous Assessment are carried forward.
AU6007 Independent Study in Audiology
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 or 2. (or post period).
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 200hr(s) Other (self-directed learning with supervision).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Robert James Fourie, School of Clinical Therapies.
Lecturer(s): Staff, School of Clinical Therapies.
Module Objective: To identify and critically examine a topic within the field of audiology to enhance personal practice and service development.
Module Content: The candidate will propose a topic of independent study in the area of audiology practice. This will be approved by the module co-ordinator who will supervise the project. The candidate will synthesize a variety of materials to produce an academic product relevant to professional practice.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify resources relevant to an approved project.
· Develop a strategy for acquiring relevant knowledge related to the approved project.
· Design a means to evaluate this project in line with university assessment criteria.
· Negotiate the terms of this project and supervision with the module co-ordinator.
· Demonstrate effective planning and project management skills at a Master's level.
· Critically analyse current knowledge in relation to the chosen project.
· Synthesise knowledge and resources to produce an approved academic product.
· Present the academic product to a selected audience.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (seminar presentation or written assignment or other, as agreed with the module co-ordinator, 300 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School).
AU6016 Audiology Research Dissertation
Credit Weighting: 30
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 or 2. (or post period).
No. of Students: Min 5, Max 12.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 6hr(s) Other (group work); 10hr(s) Other (tutorials/supervision); 380hr(s) Other (self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Robert James Fourie, School of Clinical Therapies.
Lecturer(s): Staff, School of Clinical Therapies.
Module Objective: To enable clinicians to plan, conduct, and disseminate a research study within the general field of Audiology.
Module Content: Research in an agreed area of practice particular to the discipline of Audiology.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify a viable research question related to the discipline of Audiology.
· Compile a literature review relevant to the research question.
· Design a methodology appropriate to the research aims.
· Apply appropriate quantitative or qualitative analysis procedures to the data.
· Interpret and discuss findings in a critical manner.
Assessment: Total Marks 600: Continuous Assessment 600 marks (proposal 150 marks; presentation 100 marks; research report suitable for publishing in a peer reviewed journal 350 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the School).