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Introduction to Audiology

Module information

Module details

Title
Introduction to Audiology
Type
Rotation
Module code
S-A-R1
Credits
10
Phase
1
Requirement
Compulsory

Aim of this module

This module will introduce trainees to the practices and principles of quality, analysis and basic audiological fundamentals to practice as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology.

Work-based content

Training activities

# Learning outcome Training activity Type Action
# 1 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Attend a multidisciplinary team meeting for the specialty area in one of the following areas and reflect on the meeting:

  • Balance
  • Implantable auditory devices
  • Paediatrics/ENT
 Type OTA Action View
# 2 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Shadow an Ear Nose and Throat Consultant and reflect on their role

 Type OTA Action View
# 3 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Attend and observe the following specialist diagnostic audiology clinics and reflect on the clinics:

  • Adult
  • Diagnostic ENT
  • Newborn hearing screening
  • Paediatric
  • Vestibular
 Type OTA Action View
# 4 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Follow the adult patient pathway through care and reflect on the patient journey

 Type OTA Action View
# 5 Learning outcome 1,3,4,6 Training activities

Explore an innovation in the provision of audiological care and reflect on the impact this will have on practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 6 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Training activities

Review the effect of a piece of legislation or a guideline and reflect on how this guides the delivery of audiological services

 Type OTA Action View
# 7 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Follow the paediatric patient pathway through care and reflect on the patient journey

 Type OTA Action View
# 8 Learning outcome 1,2,4,5,6 Training activities

Shadow three of the following healthcare professionals and reflect on their roles:

  • Audiovestibular physician
  • Speech and language therapist
  • Teacher of the deaf
  • Psychologist
  • Paediatrician
  • Physiotherapist
  • Hearing therapist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Neurologist
 Type OTA Action View
# 9 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Training activities

Attend and observe the following specialist rehabilitative audiology clinics and reflect on the clinics:

  • Adults
  • Paediatrics
  • Vestibular
 Type OTA Action View
# 10 Learning outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6 Training activities

Follow the pathway of a  complex patient through care and reflect on the patient’s journey

 Type OTA Action View

Assessments

Complete 1 Case-Based Discussion

Complete 1 DOPS or OCE

Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles

  • Apply an appropriate infection control procedure for the specialty.
  • Perform an otoscopic examination.
  • Perform a Stage A calibration check on an audiometer or tympanometer.

Observed Communication Event Titles

  • Gather a patient history relevant to the specialty from a patient, patient representative, or member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Present a patient history relevant to the specialty to a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Explain audiometry or tympanometry to a patient and gain verbal consent to perform the procedure.

Learning outcomes

# Learning outcome
1

Explore the contribution of Audiology to patient care.
2

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Audiology.
3

Describe the working practices of Audiology.
4

Examine the impact of innovation in Audiology.
5

Review the effect of legislation in Audiology.
6

Compare and contrast the practice of Audiology with other specialties.

Clinical experiences

Activities

Information:

There is no clinical experiential learning associated with this module.

Academic content (MSc in Clinical Science)

Important information

The academic parts of this module will be detailed and communicated to you by your university. Please contact them if you have questions regarding this module and its assessments. The module titles in your MSc may not be exactly identical to the work-based modules shown in the e-portfolio. Your modules will be aligned, however, to ensure that your academic and work-based learning are complimentary.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module the trainee will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate extended understanding of the essential structures and functions of the auditory pathways and how these relate to perceptual abilities.
  2. Describe basic physics relevant to introductory acoustics and the use of appropriate units.
  3. Contextualise the evidence for patient-centred care within an audiology clinic.
  4. Demonstrate integrative understanding of the basic principles and function of the audiology equipment and calibration.
  5. Critically reflect upon the integration of novel technologies and inventive approaches to drive innovation and transformation in service delivery.
  6. Critically reflect on the evidence for transdisciplinary working in audiology.

Indicative content

Learning Outcome Indicative content
Demonstrate extended understanding of the essential structures and functions of auditory pathways and how these relate to perceptual abilities
  • Anatomy and physiology of the audiovestibular system
Describe basic physics relevant to introductory acoustics and the use of appropriate units
  • Acoustics
  • Psychophysics
Contextualise the evidence for patient-centred care within an audiology clinic
  • Principles of history-taking
  • Audiology clinic appointment structures
  • Routine patient assessments (including otoscopy and audiometry)
  • Principles and application of patient-centred care
  • Audiology patient experiences
  • The audiology patient journey; routine and complex
  • Audiology referral processes
  • Principles and application of shared decision making
  • Communication with patients and families
Demonstrate integrative understanding to the basic principles and function of the audiology equipment and calibration
  • Commonly used audiology equipment
  • Calibration of rooms and equipment
  • National and international calibration standards
Critically reflect upon integration of novel technologies and inventive approaches to drive innovation and transformation in service delivery
  • Innovation in audiological practice
  • Technology in audiological assessment and management
  • Access to, and co-ordination of, audiology services and processes
  • Telehealth applications in audiology
Critically reflect on the evidence for trans-disciplinary working in audiology
  • Reflective practice
  • Multidisciplinary/professional team working
  • Local, national and international policies and guidelines
  • Sources of patient support, including: NHS, local council, charities, independent sector, social services, etc.

Module assigned to

Specialties

Specialty code Specialty title Action
Specialty code SPS2-2-22 Specialty title Ophthalmic & Vision Science [2022] Action View
Specialty code SPS2-1-22 Specialty title Audiology [2022] Action View
Specialty code SPS2-1-23 Specialty title Audiology [2023] Action View
Specialty code SPS2-2-23 Specialty title Ophthalmic & Vision Science [2023] Action View
Specialty code SPS2-1-24 Specialty title Audiology [2024] Action View
Specialty code SPS2-2-24 Specialty title Ophthalmic & Vision Science [2024] Action View
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