Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTAUD001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess hearing

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAUD001 - Assess hearing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, conduct and interpret the results of hearing assessments in adults. It includes the ability to establish a positive client relationship, develop realistic goals with the client and to recognise situations where referral to other health professionals is required. This unit applies to any person who assesses hearing. This may include audiometrists, allied health assistants who support audiologists in health care organisations, nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. Work is conducted according to AS/NZ 1269.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

equipment that meets requirements of AS/NZ 1269

documentation that meets notation standards

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

integration of problem solving activities

time constraints for completion of testing

provision of services to general public

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Prepare for hearing assessments
  • Ensure information, including required forms, is accessible and ready for use
  • Achieve required ambient noise levels in preparation of testing environment
  • Prepare, calibrate and check equipment and instruments
  • Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used
       
Element: Establish a positive relationship with the client
  • Take client case history and explain practice/hearing service administrative procedures
  • Determine client’s expectations through questioning and active listening
  • Gain consent from clients where applicable
  • Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns
  • Identify and respond to special needs of client
  • Maintain confidentiality of client information
       
Element: Conduct otoscopy
  • Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures
  • Conduct otoscopy in a non-threatening manner and produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures
  • Identify and respond to any abnormalities of the ear canal
  • Identify contra-indications for proceeding with further hearing assessments
  • Make referralto appropriate agency for further assessment and treatment if required
       
Element: Test hearing
  • Explain procedure to client using language the client understands
  • Identify significant features of client history
  • Select and conduct appropriate hearing tests following procedures for correct use of equipment
  • Produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures
  • Identify unreliable results and complete re-test according to standard protocols
  • Use results to identify specific hearing loss and/or any abnormal functions
  • Record results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures
  • Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures
       
Element: Interpret results
  • Accurately interpret data from individual test results
  • Integrate and interpret interrelationships between test battery results to establish a comprehensive clinical picture
  • Validate results for consistency across the test battery
       
Element: Review assessment results with client
  • Communicate results of assessments clearly and simply to the client
  • Determine and discuss options to support client
  • Negotiate and establish realistic goals for the client
  • Document and file results in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
  • Determine recommendations for further assessment or referral to an appropriate facility or hearing aid fitting
       
Element:
  • Write report using language and format that suits target audience according to organisation standards
  • Include clear, concise and relevant information of tests performed
  • Include summary, recommendations and any further action required
  • Read and edit report for spelling and grammatical correctness
       
Element: Complete report
  • Write report using language and format that suits target audience according to organisation standards
  • Include clear, concise and relevant information of tests performed
  • Include summary, recommendations and any further action required
  • Read and edit report for spelling and grammatical correctness
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for hearing assessments

1.1 Ensure information, including required forms, is accessible and ready for use

1.2 Achieve required ambient noise levels in preparation of testing environment

1.3 Prepare, calibrate and check equipment and instruments

1.4 Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used

2. Establish a positive relationship with the client

2.1 Take client case history and explain practice/hearing service administrative procedures

2.2 Determine client’s expectations through questioning and active listening

2.3 Gain consent from clients where applicable

2.4 Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns

2.5 Identify and respond to special needs of client

2.6 Maintain confidentiality of client information

3. Conduct otoscopy

3.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures

3.2 Conduct otoscopy in a non-threatening manner and produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

3.3 Identify and respond to any abnormalities of the ear canal

3.4 Identify contra-indications for proceeding with further hearing assessments

3.5 Make referralto appropriate agency for further assessment and treatment if required

4. Test hearing

4.1 Explain procedure to client using language the client understands

4.2 Identify significant features of client history

4.3 Select and conduct appropriate hearing tests following procedures for correct use of equipment

4.4 Produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

4.5 Identify unreliable results and complete re-test according to standard protocols

4.6 Use results to identify specific hearing loss and/or any abnormal functions

4.7 Record results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

4.8 Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures

5. Interpret results

5.1 Accurately interpret data from individual test results

5.2 Integrate and interpret interrelationships between test battery results to establish a comprehensive clinical picture

5.3 Validate results for consistency across the test battery

6. Review assessment results with client

6.1 Communicate results of assessments clearly and simply to the client

6.2 Determine and discuss options to support client

6.3 Negotiate and establish realistic goals for the client

6.4 Document and file results in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

6.5 Determine recommendations for further assessment or referral to an appropriate facility or hearing aid fitting

7. Complete report

7.1 Write report using language and format that suits target audience according to organisation standards

7.2 Include clear, concise and relevant information of tests performed

7.3 Include summary, recommendations and any further action required

7.4 Read and edit report for spelling and grammatical correctness

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

followed established procedures and protocols to independently conduct full hearing assessments for at least 20 different adult clients presenting with different hearing capacity, including males and females of diverse age, cultural and linguistic range, and seniors:

selected the hearing tests appropriate to client needs

accurately tested and recorded pure tone audiometry (AC/BC masking) speech audiometry (performance intensity (PI) function, speech reception threshold (SRT), masking) and impedance audiometry test results (tympanometry, ipsi and contralateral reflexes, reflex decay)

integrated and validated results across the test battery

determined type of hearing loss from test results

recognised and responded appropriately when a client is not giving true thresholds

communicated effectively with clients using a client centred approach

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for conduct of hearing assessments:

contractual obligations

duty of care

informed consent

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations:

boundaries of audiometrist role

generalist and specialist functions

relationship between audiometry and other health professionals

indicators for referral

Australian and international standards that apply to the conduct of a hearing assessment:

maximum ambient noise levels for assessments

equipment calibrations

standard infection control precautions

anatomy of the ear, including:

peripheral and central auditory system

potential physical abnormalities

hearing assessment battery elements:

taking case history

otoscopy

air

bone

speech discrimination (PI function)

SRT

masking (pure tone, speech)

tympanometry

ipsi/contralateral reflexes

reflex decay

causes and types of hearing loss

contraindications for hearing assessments

physical environment requirements for audiometric assessments – booths versus quiet rooms

equipment calibration both annual and biological

characteristics of hearing tests, including:

types

purpose of different tests

materials that can be used

suitability of tests for different clients

reliability/validity of particular tests

transducers (headphones, insert earphones, bone conductor, free field)

stimuli (pure tone, warble, pulsed, narrow band noise, broad band noises, speech)


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for hearing assessments

1.1 Ensure information, including required forms, is accessible and ready for use

1.2 Achieve required ambient noise levels in preparation of testing environment

1.3 Prepare, calibrate and check equipment and instruments

1.4 Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used

2. Establish a positive relationship with the client

2.1 Take client case history and explain practice/hearing service administrative procedures

2.2 Determine client’s expectations through questioning and active listening

2.3 Gain consent from clients where applicable

2.4 Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns

2.5 Identify and respond to special needs of client

2.6 Maintain confidentiality of client information

3. Conduct otoscopy

3.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures

3.2 Conduct otoscopy in a non-threatening manner and produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

3.3 Identify and respond to any abnormalities of the ear canal

3.4 Identify contra-indications for proceeding with further hearing assessments

3.5 Make referralto appropriate agency for further assessment and treatment if required

4. Test hearing

4.1 Explain procedure to client using language the client understands

4.2 Identify significant features of client history

4.3 Select and conduct appropriate hearing tests following procedures for correct use of equipment

4.4 Produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

4.5 Identify unreliable results and complete re-test according to standard protocols

4.6 Use results to identify specific hearing loss and/or any abnormal functions

4.7 Record results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

4.8 Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures

5. Interpret results

5.1 Accurately interpret data from individual test results

5.2 Integrate and interpret interrelationships between test battery results to establish a comprehensive clinical picture

5.3 Validate results for consistency across the test battery

6. Review assessment results with client

6.1 Communicate results of assessments clearly and simply to the client

6.2 Determine and discuss options to support client

6.3 Negotiate and establish realistic goals for the client

6.4 Document and file results in accordance with relevant policies and procedures

6.5 Determine recommendations for further assessment or referral to an appropriate facility or hearing aid fitting

7. Complete report

7.1 Write report using language and format that suits target audience according to organisation standards

7.2 Include clear, concise and relevant information of tests performed

7.3 Include summary, recommendations and any further action required

7.4 Read and edit report for spelling and grammatical correctness

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Ensure information, including required forms, is accessible and ready for use 
Achieve required ambient noise levels in preparation of testing environment 
Prepare, calibrate and check equipment and instruments 
Ensure personal protective equipment is available and used 
Take client case history and explain practice/hearing service administrative procedures 
Determine client’s expectations through questioning and active listening 
Gain consent from clients where applicable 
Give client the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns 
Identify and respond to special needs of client 
Maintain confidentiality of client information 
Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures 
Conduct otoscopy in a non-threatening manner and produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures 
Identify and respond to any abnormalities of the ear canal 
Identify contra-indications for proceeding with further hearing assessments 
Make referralto appropriate agency for further assessment and treatment if required 
Explain procedure to client using language the client understands 
Identify significant features of client history 
Select and conduct appropriate hearing tests following procedures for correct use of equipment 
Produce valid, reliable and accurate results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures 
Identify unreliable results and complete re-test according to standard protocols 
Use results to identify specific hearing loss and/or any abnormal functions 
Record results in accordance with relevant policy and procedures 
Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures 
Accurately interpret data from individual test results 
Integrate and interpret interrelationships between test battery results to establish a comprehensive clinical picture 
Validate results for consistency across the test battery 
Communicate results of assessments clearly and simply to the client 
Determine and discuss options to support client 
Negotiate and establish realistic goals for the client 
Document and file results in accordance with relevant policies and procedures 
Determine recommendations for further assessment or referral to an appropriate facility or hearing aid fitting 
Write report using language and format that suits target audience according to organisation standards 
Include clear, concise and relevant information of tests performed 
Include summary, recommendations and any further action required 
Read and edit report for spelling and grammatical correctness 
Write report using language and format that suits target audience according to organisation standards 
Include clear, concise and relevant information of tests performed 
Include summary, recommendations and any further action required 
Read and edit report for spelling and grammatical correctness 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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