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ORGL 220: Screening Procedures Laboratory Medical Audiology Sciences Program
Division of Health Professions Faculty of Health Science
American University of Beirut
Course Syllabus – Fall 2017
COURSE INSTRUCTORS:
Name: Kim S. Abouchacra, PhD, CCC-A, F-AAA
Office: AUBMC, Level SB, MAS Administrative Offices
Phone: 01/350-000 extension: 8098
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: By appointment
Name: Solara M. Sinno, MBA
Office: AUBMC, Level SB, MAS Administrative Offices
Phone: 01/350-000 extension: 5446
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: By appointment
CLINIC EDUCATORS (CEs):
Names: Kim S. Abouchacra, PhD, CCC-A, FAAA (Clinic)
Soha Garadat, PhD, CCC-A, IF-AAA (Lab)
Solara Sinno, MBA (Lab)
Jaime L. Westbrook, AuD, CCC-A, IF-AAA (Clinic)
COURSE INFORMATION:
Day / Time: Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Common Session)
As assigned (Laboratory Session)
As assigned (Clinic Session)
Place: MAS Laboratory (Common & Laboratory Sessions)
AUBMC Audiology Center (Clinic Session)
Level/Credits: Undergraduate / 3 semester hours
Prerequisites: MAUD 200; 25 hours of Clinical Observation
Moodle Site: ORGL 220 – Screening Procedures Laboratory – Sect. 1-4 (K. S. Abouchacra)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is beginning-level audiology practicum. Students will complete 90+ hours of clinical training
under direct supervision. Clinical activities will include case history intake, biological calibration of
equipment, otoscopic examinations, hearing screenings (pure tone, AABR, OAE), and basic immittance
testing. A weekly common session is held to discuss infection control, clinical procedures, cases and report-
writing. Prerequisite: 25 hours of clinical observation.
N.B: Passing grade for this course is 70%.
REQUIRED COURSE TEXTBOOK, SOFTWARE AND READINGS:
Textbook: DeRuiter, M. & Ramachandran, V. (2016). Basic Audiometry Learning Manual (2nd Edition). San
Diego, CA: Plural Publishing. (Purchase from the AUB Bookstore)
Software: AudSimFlex 0.95a software ($19.95) (Purchase online at http://audsim.com/asfInfo.shtml)
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COURSE FORMAT:
ORGL 220 is the first practicum course you will take at the AUBMC Audiology Center. It includes various
supervised direct and indirect patient contact hours, as well as professional activities. By the end of the
semester, each student must complete a minimum of 60+ hours of direct patient contact and 30+ hours of
indirect patient contact or professional activities, under direct supervision of a Clinical Educator (CE). To
be able to complete these hours, students must participate in three mandatory sessions each week at the
AUBMC Audiology Center or the MAS Laboratory. The weekly Common Session is attended by all students
on Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Laboratory Session and Clinic Session will include groups of 4-5
students; your schedule for these sessions will be provided throughout the semester.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES:
1. Follows AUBMC’s policies and procedures (e.g., Fire Safety, HIPPA, Patient Confidentiality,
Infection Control, and AUBMC Audiology Center guidelines).
2. Identifies and incorporates use of universal precautions for controlling infectious diseases in
routine patient care.
3. Demonstrates ability to use various audiologic test equipment for hearing assessment
(audiometer, immittance unit, OAE and AABR equipment).
4. Demonstrates ability to administer various test procedures in a timely manner with good
reliability.
5. Demonstrates maturity when interacting with supervisors, co-clinicians, staff members, patients
and families.
6. Accurately interprets test results; communicates results orally and in written reports.
7. Completes clinical practicum requirements as scheduled, and maintains a correct record of
training activities (logbook, summary sheets, portfolio).
8. Understands core concepts and theory behind clinical test procedures.
GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS IN THE COURSE:
The key to being successful in this course is to assure that you are fulfilling your practicum training
requirements throughout the semester. To do this, be sure to (a) complete all required preparatory activities
by the end of the third week of the semester, (b) complete all scheduled sessions (Common, Laboratory and
Clinic) each week, (c) familiarize yourself with clinic policies (d) master clinical procedures and use of
equipment, (e) take initiative and ask questions, and (f) maintain a signed and up-to-date record of all training
activities.
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA:
The following table summarizes the ways in which your learning will be assessed throughout this course.
GRADING METHOD DESCRIPTION % OF GRADE LINKED TO OBJECTIVE
Documentation Logbook, Cover Page, Excel Summary, Patient Results/Worksheets, Portfolio
15% 7
Attendance & Professionalism Attendance (Common, Laboratory & Clinic Sessions); Professional attitude and clinical image
10% 1, 5, 6
Direct Hours Direct Patient Contact, mini-FACS, & Hands-On Laboratory Assignments
20% 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6
Indirect Hours Clinical Reports, AudSim, Case Discussions & Laboratory Assignments
15% 3, 4, 6
Professional Activities Readings, Prep Questions, Online Activities & Lecture attendance
5% 1, 8
Summative Assessments Mid-term & Final Exams 35% 2, 3, 4, 6
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Documentation:
The Documentation component of the course is worth 15% of your grade. Documentation refers to your
ability to provide accurate and certified details of all training hours you have completed, through weekly,
monthly and end of semester submissions. Please check Appendix A for the grading RUBRIC that will be
used.
Weekly Submissions: The following documentation is due each Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. (unless otherwise
specified).
1. Clinical Practicum Logbook: After each Clinic Session, you must record all activities in
your logbook. Your Clinical Supervisor (CE) should certify (i.e., stamp and sign) your
logbook immediately after each practicum block, but no later than the Tuesday of each
week. A photocopy of the logbook (pages of the specific week) must be submitted.
2. Weekly Cover Page: You must accurately document your weekly direct hours according
to activity codes and categories.
3. Patient Results/Worksheets: A copy of test results/worksheets for each patient that you
see in the clinic, must be signed by your CE and submitted in your course binder.
Monthly Submissions: You will turn in corrected and up-to-date documentation three (3) times during
the semester for grading, including your: (1) Clinical Practicum Logbook (corrected), and (2) Excel
Summary (cumulative hours). You are expected to complete the following number of training hours
throughout the semester:
• Beginning of Week 6: Documentation should reflect a total of 30+ hours (over Weeks 1-5)
• Beginning of Week 11: Documentation should reflect a total of 60+ hours (over Weeks 1 – 10)
• Final Exams Week: Documentation should reflect a total of 90+ hours (over Weeks 1 – 14)
End of Semester Submission: You will submit a portfolio of all your training activities during Final Exams
Week. Further details about the portfolio will be given during the course.
You will be graded according to the accuracy of your submissions and the number of hours completed.
(NOTE: If you do not complete the required number of hours during the semester, you will receive an
“incomplete” for the course and will not be able to register for ORLG 230. For further information about
documentation, please contact Ms. Solara Sinno who is the MAS Program Administrative Coordinator.
Attendance & Professionalism:
Student attendance and professionalism is worth 10% of your grade. Your attendance is mandatory and
will be recorded for all assigned blocks. Attendance at the weekly Common Session is important because
it gives us an opportunity to introduce clinical procedures, discuss assignments, and develop report-
writing skills. Laboratory Sessions provide you with various hands-on and simulated activities to help
prepare you for the AUBMC Audiology Center. It is essential that you arrive on time because you must
complete laboratory activities during assigned session(s). The Clinic Sessions help you apply concepts that
you’ve learned in MAUD classes and in the laboratory to clinical situations. Students should arrive at least
10 minutes early to their assigned Clinic Session. If you are unable to attend an assigned block (Common,
Laboratory and/or Clinic Session) because of an emergency, please let your CE know as soon as possible.
Points will be deducted for tardiness and unexcused absences. Excused absences are given for reasons
such as illness, death in the immediate family, and personal/family emergency. As per the rules of the
university, “Students who miss more than one-fifth of the sessions of any course in the first ten weeks of
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the semester (five weeks in the case of the summer term) are dropped from the course if the faculty
member has stated in the syllabus that attendance will be taken."
Professionalism will be assessed on the following 10 categories:
• Maintains patient confidentiality (e.g., no discussions about patients outside clinical setting, patient identifying information is kept secure at all times).
• Uses proper interpersonal skills with clinic staff & peers.
• Uses proper interpersonal skills with patients & families.
• Demonstrates good work habits (punctual, dependable, etc.).
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Incorporates feedback & implement changes requested by the CE.
• Shows initiative; seek help when appropriate.
• Follows hospital and departmental procedures.
• Maintains a professional affect (professional attitude, dress, appearance, pragmatic skills, etc.).
• Adheres to ASHA Code of Ethics.
Direct Hours:
The Direct Hours component of the course is worth 20% of your grade, and consists of the following.
First, your skills during hands-on laboratories will be assessed by the CEs. Second, your CEs will monitor
your performance during assigned Clinic Sessions and give immediate feedback as you are working with
patients. Third, CEs will complete Formative Assessment of Clinical Skills (FACS) throughout the semester,
to formally assess your clinical skills. By the end of the semester, you should master the following skills:
• Patient greeting
• Case history taking
• Otoscopy
• Pure tone and speech audiometry
• Screening procedures (OAE, AABR)
• Immittance testing
You will learn additional skills during the semester; however, it is not expected that you will achieve
mastery. For further details about the FACS, please refer to the FACS forms at the ORGL 220 Moodle Site.
Finally, CEs will provide a grade for your overall progress throughout the semester.
Indirect Hours
The Indirect Hours component of the course is worth 15% of your grade, and is based on your
performance on AudSimFlex 0.95a assignments, Clinical Reports, and other miscellaneous activities. You
must complete 15+ hours of these activities during the semester.
AudSimFlex 0.95a, is a software program designed to help students practice puretone audiometry on
various simulated patients. You will complete ten (10) AudSim patients throughout the semester. Your
grade will be based on the accuracy of your test results.
By the end of the semester, you will need to write six (6) reports, using the provided Clinical Report
templates (found at the ORGL 220 Moodle Site). The purpose of the Clinical Reports (CRs) is to expose
you to basic professional writing skills required for the profession. CRs must include results from the case
history, otoscopic evaluation, puretone and speech audiometry assessment, immittance tests, and/or
otoacoustic emission screening. NOTE: Only one of the reports can be submitted on a patient who has
normal clinical findings. CRs will be graded using RUBRICS that are also found at the course website.
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Professional Activities:
The Professional Activities component of the course is worth 5% of your grade. Professional activities
are related to all structured activities designed to expand your knowledge base. Specifically, you will
complete online activities, attend professional lectures, and complete directed-reading activities. You
must complete 15+ hours of these activities during the semester.
Summative Assessments:
The Summative Assessment (SA) component of the course is worth 35% of your grade, and includes the
Mid-term Exam and Final Exam. The Mid-Term Exam is worth 15% of your grade and includes a practicum
component and a written exam.
1. Practicum component:
a. Completion of a patient case (AudSimFlex 0.95a)
b. “Rapid fire” questions (i.e., short-answer questions about vocabulary, procedures,
prominent people in the field of audiology)
c. Hands-on demonstration of clinical skills
• Greeting the patient (in English and/or Arabic)
• Taking a case history (in English and/or Arabic)
• Otoscopic Examination
• Immittance testing (tympanometry, AR threshold and decay)
• Pure tone audiometry
d. Case interpretation
2. The written exam includes all topics covered during Weeks 1 – 7.
The Final Exam, worth 20% of your grade, includes a practicum component and a written exam
1. Practicum component:
a. Completion of a patient case (AudSimFlex 0.95a)
b. “Rapid fire” questions (i.e., short-answer questions about vocabulary, procedures,
prominent people in the field of audiology)
c. Hands-on demonstration of clinical skills
• Greeting the patient (in English and/or Arabic)
• Taking a case history (in English and/or Arabic)
• Otoscopic Examination
• Immittance testing (tympanometry, AR threshold and decay)
• Pure tone audiometry
• Speech audiometry
• Otoacoustic emissions
d. Case interpretation
e. Writing a Short Report
2. The written exam includes all topics covered during Weeks 1 – 14.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Late Assignments:
All assignments must be completed by the due dates specified to receive full credit, unless the student
obtains explicit permission from the instructor for a delayed submission. Points will be deducted for late
submissions (1 -3 days). A grade of “0” will be given for any assignments submitted later than 3 days.
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Moodle Support:
Moodle will be used in this course. Students should check the Moodle course site frequently (2-3 times
per week) for announcements, module guidelines, readings, resources, and assessment instructions/due
dates. Should you have any difficulty with Moodle, you can consult the Moodle for Students and the
Moodle Student Guide. Additionally, you can contact AUB’s Moodle Administrator via email
([email protected]) or by telephone at extensions: 3518 / 3588 / 3586. Finally, you may consult the
instructor or classmates by posting your Moodle questions in the “News & Housekeeping Forum”, again,
which is located in the Course Resources section of Module 0.
Cell Phones:
The use of cell phones is prohibited in the classroom and clinic, even when set to vibrate. Cell phones
are extremely disruptive to your classmates and to the instructor. Please make a point to turn off your
cell phone / pager before entering the laboratory or clinical practicum sites.
Students with Disabilities:
AUB strives to make learning experiences accessible for all. If you anticipate or experience academic
barriers due to a disability (such as ADHD, learning difficulties, mental health conditions, chronic or
temporary medical conditions), please do not hesitate to inform the Accessible Education Office. In order
to ensure that you receive the support you need and to facilitate a smooth accommodations process, you
must register with the Accessible Education Office (AEO) as soon as
possible: [email protected]; +961-1-350000, x3246; West Hall, Room 314.
Student Code of Conduct:
Any dishonesty related to academic work or records constitutes academic misconduct. Academic
misconduct is a serious ethical violation and will not be tolerated. Acts such as cheating and plagiarism
are viewed as moral and intellectual offenses that are subject to investigation and disciplinary action
through appropriate University procedures. Penalties include failing marks on the assignment in
question, suspension or expulsion from University and a permanent mention of the disciplinary action
in the student’s records. The AUB Student Code of Conduct can be read at:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/sao/Documents/Student%20Handbook%202016-2017.pdf.
Non-Discrimination – Title IX - AUB:
AUB is committed to facilitating a campus free of all forms of discrimination including sex/gender-based
harassment prohibited by Title IX. The University’s non-discrimination policy applies to, and protects, all
students, faculty, and staff. If you think you have experienced discrimination or harassment, including
sexual misconduct, we encourage you to tell someone promptly. If you speak to a faculty or staff
member about an issue such as harassment, sexual violence, or discrimination, the information will be
kept as private as possible, however, faculty and designated staff are required to bring it to the
attention of the University’s Title IX Coordinator. Faculty can refer you to fully confidential resources,
and you can find information and contacts at www.aub.edu.lb/titleix. To report an incident, contact the
University's Title IX Coordinator Trudi Hodges at 01-350000 ext. 2514, or [email protected]. An
anonymous report may be submitted online via EthicsPoint at www.aub.ethicspoint.com.
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COURSE SCHEDULE:
All Readings will come from your textbook, which is abbreviated here as BALM (Basic Audiometry Learning
Manual).
COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
NA LECTURE: Course & Syllabus Overview 45
NAAudSim (AS): Change Submission Email
to new CE15
Submit sample assignment to
CE by 8 Sept 2017
NA FACS Overview & Lab Instructions 30
Video & Prep Questions
Quiz: AO 24322
Logbook*
Cover page*
COMMON SESSION I
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 HW: BALM Greeting the Patient N/A Highlighted Text
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
8 LECTURE: Clinic Preparation 60
8 LECTURE: Greeting the Patient 45
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
COMMON SESSION II
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 HW: BALM The Patient Interview N/A Highlighted Text
8 REVIEW: Clinic Prep, IC Assignments 15
1 FACS: Clinic Prep & IC 15
8 LECTURE: Case History I - Adult 60
4, 5 H-O: Case History I - Adult 45 Forms & Results
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
COMMON SESSION III
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 LECTURE: Case History II – Pediatric 75
4, 5 H-O: Case History II - Pediatric 60 Forms & Results
8REVIEW: Greeting & Case History
Assignments30
1 FACS: Greeting & Case History 15
COMMON SESSION IV
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 HW: BALM Otoscopic Examination N/A Highlighted Text
8 LECTURE: Otoscopy 60 Prep Questions
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
8 CASES: Otoscopy 30 Forms & Results
Logbook*
Cover page*
*AUB Opening Ceremony (No Class): 12:00-1:00 pm, Monday, September 4, 2017
Syllabus
BALM: Chapter 1
BALM: Chapter 2
NA
BALM: Chapter 3
3, 4
4
7
1
BALM: The Patient Interview 45
BALM: Greeting the Patient 60
BALM: Otoscopic Examination 90
Weekly Documentation N/A
ONLINE: AO 24339 – Infection Control 90
Weekly Documentation N/A
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COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8HW: BALM Immittance
InstrumentationN/A Highlighted Text
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
8 LECTURE: Immittance Instrumentation 30
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
8 LECTURE: Tympanometry 60
LAB SESSION
8 HW: BALM Tympanometry N/A Highlighted Text
3, 4 LAB: Otoscopy 45 Lab Assignment
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
8 CASES: Tympanometry 45 Lab Assignment
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: Greeting, Case Hx,Otoscopy, IC,
Clinic Prep, Entering pt. ID
180 Forms & Test Results*
Logbook*
Cover page*
COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 REVIEW: Otoscopy Assignments 15
1 FACS: Otoscopy 15
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
8 LECTURE: The Audiometer 45
8HW: BALM Audiometer
InstrumentationN/A Highlighted Text
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
3, 4 H-O: Obtaining a Threshold 30 AudSim Practice Patient
LAB SESSION
8 HW: BALM Obtaining a Threshold N/A Highlighted Text
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
4 Audsim (AS): Patient 1 (AC Only) 60 AS: Patient 1
8CASES: ONLINE -Tympanometry
Tutorial II. Clinical Application30 Notes on Answers
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: Otoscopy, Case Hx,
Tympanometry, Measuring Thresholds
& skills learned previously
180 Forms & Test Results
Logbook*
Cover page*
Hijra New Year, holiday, No classes (*), Friday, 22 September, 2017 525
COMMON SESSION
BALM: Chapter 8
BALM: Chapter 10
NA
BALM: Chapter 4
BALM: Chapter 5
NA
3, 4
BALM: Tympanometry 90
BALM: Immittance Instrumentation 75
Weekly Documentation N/A
Weekly Documentation N/A
60
BALM: Obtaining a Threshold 75
BALM: Audiometer Instrumentation
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COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 REVIEW: Tympanometry Assignments 30
1 FACS: Tympanometry 15
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
8 H-O: Transducer Placement (AC, BC) 60 Guided Practice
8 LECTURE: Diagnostic OAE 60
LAB SESSION
8 HW: BALM Unmasked AC Audiogram N/A Highlighted Text
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
8 HW: BALM Unmasked BC Audiogram N/A Highlighted Text
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
4 Audsim (AS): Patient 2 (AC & BC) 45 AS: Patient 2
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: Tympanometry, PT
Audiometry, DPOAE self-test & skills
learned previously
180 Forms & test results
Logbook*
Cover page*
Corrected Logbook*
Excel Summary Sheet*
COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 REVIEW: PT Audiometry Assignments 30
1 FACS: PT Audiometry 15
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
4 Audsim (AS): Patient 3 (AC & BC) 30 AS: Patient 3
6CASES: Audiograms (Type, Shape &
Degree of Loss)30
8LECTURE: Acoustic Reflex (AR)
Threshold & AR Decay60
LAB SESSION
8 HW: BALM Otoacoustic Emissions N/A Highlighted Text
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
8 HW: BALM Acoustic Reflex Thresholds N/A Highlighted Text
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
8 HW: BALM Acoustic Reflex Decay N/A Highlighted Text
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: Immittance, PT Audiometry,
DPOAE & skills learned previously
180 Forms & test results
Logbook*
Cover page*
Ashoura, holiday, No classes (*), Monday (?), 2 October, 2017
NA
BALM: Chapters 11 & 12
NA
NA
BALM: Chapters 6, 7 & 19
NA
7 Monthly Documentation
7 Weekly Documentation
BALM: Unmasked BC Audiogram 60
BALM: Otoacoustic Emissions 60
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3, 4 BALM: Accoustic Reflex Decay 60
3, 4 BALM: Accoustic Reflex Thresholds 60
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COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8REVIEW: AR Threshold/Decay
Assignments30
1 FACS: AR & ARD 15
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
6 CASES: Plotting the Audiogram 60
8 LECTURE: Speech Audiometry 45
LAB SESSION
4, 6Audsim (AS): Patient 4 (AC & BC) +
Interpretation30 AS: Patient 4
4, 6Audsim (AS): Patient 5 (AC & BC) +
Interpretation30 AS: Patient 5
8 HW: BALM Speech Thresholds N/A Highlighted Text
3, 4H-O: From Speech Audiometry
LECTURE30 Guided Practice
3, 4 BALM: Speech Thresholds 30 R & R Assignment
3, 4Practice on MAS Lab Equipment to
prepare for Mid-term Exam60 Forms & test results
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: Speech Threshold, Immittance,
PT Audiometry & skills learned
previously
180 Forms & test results
Logbook*
Cover page*
525
DAYS 1 - 2 (dates/times will be assigned for each student)
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 MIDTERM: Rapid Fire 10
4 MIDTERM: Greeting the Patient 5
4 MIDTERM: Case History 15
3, 4 MIDTERM: Otoscopy 10
3. 4 MIDTERM: Immittance 20
3. 4 MIDTERM: Puretone Audiometry 30
6 MIDTERM: Case Interpretation 10
COMMON SESSION (Tuesday, 17 October, 2017)
4MIDTERM: AudSim (AS) - randomly
selected patient30
8 MIDTERM: Written Exam 60
8 LECTURE: Report Writing 60
NA Summary of Week 9 Activities 15
Logbook*
Cover page*
NANA
BALM: Chapter 14
NA
NA NA
NA
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COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 REVIEW: Midterm Exam 30
NAIndividual Student Meetings (time will
be assigned)10
LAB SESSION
8 HW: BALM Word Recognition Testing N/A Highlighted Text
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
8 ONLINE: NHS Course 120 NHS Certificate
4, 6HW: Audsim (AS) - Patient 6 (AC & BC)
+ Interpretation30 AS: Patient 6
CLINIC SESSION
1, ,2, 3, 4, 5, 6
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: Speech Threshold, Word
Recognition, PT Audiometry & skills
learned previously
180 Forms & test results
Logbook*
Cover page*
COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 HW: BALM Reporting Results N/A Highlighted Text
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
8LECTURE: NHS Equipment &
Procedures45
3, 4 H-O: NHS Equipment & Procedure 60 Guided Practice
6 BALM: Reporting Results 15 R & R Assignment
CR 1: Short Report/Case File
CR 2: Long Report
LAB SESSION
Video & Prep Questions
Quiz: AO 1669
4, 6Audsim (AS): Patient 7 (AC & BC) +
Interpretation30 AS: Patient 7
6 CR 2 (OAE Screening - PASS) 15 CR 2: Short Report/Case File
3, 4, 6 H-O: NHS (Testing & Interpretation) 60 Guided Practice
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: Speech Audiometry, PT
Audiometry, OAE & skills learned
previously
180 Forms & test results
Corrected Logbook
Excel Summary Sheet
Logbook*
Cover page*
BALM: Chapter 15
NA
BALM: Chapter 22
NA
NA
NA NA
7
8
6
7
ONLINE: AO 1669: Speech Audiometry 75
CR 1
(Audio + Immittance - NORMAL)45
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Weekly Documentation N/A
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COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8HW: BALM Biologic Check of
Audiometer InstrumentationN/A Highlighted Text
8REVIEW: Speech Audiometry, OAE &
NHS Assignments30
1 FACS: Speech Audiometry & OAE 30
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
8 LECTURE: Biologic Calibration 60
8 Biologic Calibration 45 Guided Practice
LAB SESSION
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
4, 6Audsim (AS): Patient 8 (AC & BC) +
Interpretation30 AS: Patient 8
8 BALM: Masking 60 Highlighted Text
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: Audiometer Calibration,
Audiometry & skills learned previously
180 Forms & test results
CR 3: Short Report/Case File
CR 3: Long Report
Logbook*
Cover page*
COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 REVIEW: Calibration 15
1 FACS: Calibration 15
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
8LECTURE: AC Masking (Why? Where?
How Much?)45
8LECTURE: BC Masking (Why? Where?
How Much?)45
LAB SESSION
8 CASES: When to Mask 45 Lab Assignment
8CASES: Initial Masking Level &
Maximum Masking Level45 Lab Assignment
CR 4: Short Report/Case File
CR 4: Long Report
4, 6Audsim (AS): Patient 9 (Masked AC &
BC) + Interpretation45 AS: Patient 9
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: When to Mask, Audiometry &
skills learned previously
180 Forms & test results
Logbook*
Cover page*
BALM: Chapter 9
BALM: Chapter 13
NA
6
7
6
8BALM: Biologic Check of Audiometer
Instrumentation75
WEE
K 1
1 (
6-10
No
v 20
17)
Them
e: C
alib
rati
on
& M
ask
ing
I
WEE
K 1
2 (
13-1
7 N
ov
2017
)
Them
e: M
ask
ing
II
7 Weekly Documentation
Weekly Documentation N/A
N/A
CR 4 (Audio + Immittance OR OAE -
ABNORMAL)30
NA NA
NA
NA
HW: CR 3
(Audio + Immittance - ABNORMAL)30
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COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 REVIEW: Masking for PT Audiometry 30
1 FACS: Masking for PT Audiometry 15
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
8HW: BALM Masking for Speech
AudiometryN/A Highlighted Text
8LECTURE: Masking for Speech
Audiometry45
8 HW: BALM Interpreting Test Results N/A Highlighted Text
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
LAB SESSION
Guided Practice
R & R Assignment
CR 5: Short Report/Case File
CR 5: Long Report
4, 6HW: AudSim (AS) - Patient 10 (Masked
AC & BC) + Interpretation45 AS: Patient 10
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: PT Masking, When to Mask for
Speech & skills learned previously
180 Forms & test results
Logbook*
Cover page*
COMMON SESSION
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8REVIEW: Masking for Speech
Audiometry30
1 FACS: Masking for Speech Audiometry 15
NA Summary of Week Activities 15
NA Final Exam Explained 60
CR 6: Short Report/Case File
CR 6: Long Report
LAB SESSION
3, 4 Practice skills on all equipment 180 Forms & test results
NA
CLINIC SESSION
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
AUBMC Audiology Center (3-6 hrs)
FOCUS: PT Masking, Speech Masking &
skills learned previously
180 Forms & test results
Logbook*
Cover page*
BALM: Chapters 16 & 20
NA
NA
NA
NA
7
6
6
7 Weekly Documentation N/A
WEE
K 1
3 (
20 -
24
No
v 20
17)
Them
e: M
ask
ing
III &
Sp
eech
Ma
skin
g I
6CR 6 (Audio + Immittance OR OAE -
ABNORMAL)30
WEE
K 1
4 (
27 N
ov
- 1
Dec
201
7)
Them
e: R
evie
w f
or
Fin
al E
xam
CR 5 (Audio + Immittance OR OAE -
ABNORMAL)30
3, 4
60
Weekly Documentation N/A
BALM: Interpreting Test Results
BALM: Masking 120
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Scheduled Days (dates/times will be assigned)
Course Objectives Activity Description Min Submissions Readings
8 FINAL: Rapid Fire 15
4 FINAL: Greeting the Patient 5
4 FINAL: Case History 10
2, 3, 4, 5 FINAL: Otoscopy 10
2, 3, 4, 5 FINAL: Immittance 20
2, 3, 4, 5 FINAL: PT & Speech Audiometry 45
2, 3, 4, 5 FINAL: Otoacoustic Emissions 15
6 FINAL: Case Interpretation 15
FINAL EXAM - ALL STUDENTS (date/time will be assigned during Final Exam Week)
4 FINAL: AudSim (AS) (random patient) 30
6 FINAL: Short Report 15
8 FINAL: Written Exam 75
SUBMISSION OF FINAL DOCUMENTATION
Corrected Logbook*
Excel Summary Sheet*
7 Portfolio of Course Activities N/A Portfolio**DUE: Day of FINAL
Written Exam
NA
NA NA
NA NA
7
Fin
al E
xam
Wee
k
Monthly Documentation N/A
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APPENDIX A: Grading RUBRIC for Documentation
Category Elements Submissions 1 Grading 2
Logbook
20%
Midterm (50 pts)
Final
(50 pts)
- Testing date
- Patient information (Case#/Patient Initials/Age)
- Category/Activity code
- Duration (15 min blocks)
- Clinical Educator Name/Signature/ Stamp
- Weekly - Midterm (weeks 1-7) - Final (weeks 1-15) - Photocopy version
should be submitted (stapled+ student name and ID)
- Final version will include the original logbook
Minus 0.5 per entry/row
- Wrong order of days - Missing patient information - Wrong category/activity code - Duration not in blocks of 15
minutes - Missing Supervisor name - Missing Signature - Missing Stamp
Cover Page 30%
Final
(10 pts)
- Direct, Indirect, Professional categories (see Appendix A)
- Numbered (ordinal)
- Patient information (case#/Patient Initials/Age)
- Duration (15 min blocks)
- Supervisor Name
- Weekly - Final (weeks 1-15) - Printed version
should be submitted (stapled, student name, ID, week date and number)
Minus 0.5 per entry
- Wrong numbering - Missing/wrong patient
information - Wrong category/activity code - Duration not in blocks of 15
min
Minus 1 per entry
- Formatting not following sample
Test Results/
Worksheets 30%
Weekly (10 pts)
- Any activity done graded/ungraded should be submitted (see Appendix A)
- Weekly - You are
recommended to keep all results/worksheets until after graduation
Minus 0.5:
- Missing information on a particular result
Minus 1:
- Missing 1 result of the patient’s package (e.g., if you are missing CH+ short reports its minus 2)
- Unorganized package
Minus 5:
- Missing patient’s package
Excel Summary
20%
Midterm (50 pts)
Final
(50 pts)
- Pediatrics/Adult
- Direct, Indirect, Professional categories (see Appendix A)
- Duration (15 min blocks)
- Supervisors Initials
- Total minutes
- Monthly - Midterm (weeks 1-7) - Final (weeks 1-15) - Printed version
should be submitted (stapled, student name, ID, week date and number)
Minus 1 per entry
- Formatting not following sample
- Wrong logging of age or category
1 You need to present correction and new submission. 2 Any correction that were asked to be changed in Weekly/Monthly/Midterm submissions, but not changed in the End of Semester/Final submission, will receive minus 1.
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