Bachelor of Audiometry

This course will no longer be offered from 2021.

Course Aims

The Bachelor of Audiometry aims to provide theoretical knowledge in perception, development and assessment, to complement and enhance the practical knowledge required for the measurement of hearing. Students also have the opportunity to focus on technical/biological aspects of hearing through Bioscience units, or a conceptual/theoretical focus through Linguistics units, or an applied/professional focus through Health units.Bachelor of Audiometry students will acquire knowledge that enhances their practice as audiometrists, plus give them the opportunity for future study in either audiology or psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of psychology with detailed knowledge in perception, psychological measurement and lifespan development; apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem-solving and decision making with a strong technical/biological focus through Bioscience units, or a strong conceptual/theoretical focus through Linguistics units, or a strong applied/professional focus through Health units; apply knowledge of theoretical principles underpinning audiometric and psychological assessment and the conduct of hearing assessments; demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, analysis and research skills valued by employers in the audiometry sector; and undertake evidence-based practice and research, and apply knowledge to the development of policies and interventions for rehabilitation.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will possess a body of psychological knowledge that focuses on the processes that underlie sensation and perception, the development of these and other psychological attributes, how psychological attributes are measured, and the skills for generating and evaluating the research data that results in this knowledge. Additional fields allow for specialisation in bioscience, linguistics or professional practice. This knowledge will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities and will be assessed throughout the course by a range of different activities and assessments (eg lectures, practicums, essays, reports, online labs, exams). Graduates will be exposed to information provided within each unit which embeds current global knowledge within the relevant discipline (eg textbooks and lectures). Communication Skills Graduates will have skills that enable them to investigate, synthesise and communicate the ideas and information acquired from their study. These communication skills will be taught and practised in lectures, tutorials, practicums and online activities and will include oral, online and written communication skills that are appropriate for graduates to use within the professional workplace. Problem Solving Graduates will use autonomy and judgement in the application of critical thinking and problem solving. Graduates will be able to examine social problems and solutions within different social contexts. Information Literacy Graduates will be taught how to recognise relevant information and to use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information. Through assessment tasks, they will learn how to critically evaluate the sources, values, and validity of information, and to use information in critical and creative thinking. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research and data findings and interpretations. Graduates will critically evaluate research findings and interpretations given a social context. Lifelong Learning The development of intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills will be fostered in lectures, online material and other unit activities. Through completing these activities graduates will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss research findings in relation to social issues and contexts. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will be encouraged to learn and work independently, and where appropriate, to work collaboratively. Graduates will practise professional and ethical behaviour and respect for others through collaboration. Across a range of units graduates are required to work in groups and/or together in various activities (eg Learning Management System discussion forums), both face-to-face and/or online and will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.