Field Community and Social Services
Review of Hearing Therapy unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
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Community Support |
Hearing Therapy |
18599-18609, 18611, 18612, 19308, 23363, 23364 |
Careerforce has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published April 2017
Planned review date December 2022
Summary
The standards reviewed have a focus on hearing therapy and have been used to assess learner achievement in the National Diploma in Hearing Therapy (Level 5) [Ref: 1007]. As a result of the targeted review of qualifications (Levels 1-6), this Level 5 diploma was replaced by the New Zealand Diploma in Hearing Therapy (Level 6) [Ref: 2859].
The review of the unit standards above was carried out in order to ensure that they are appropriate to be used for assessing learner achievement in a programme of industry training which will result in the award of the replacement Level 6 diploma. The reviewed standards were designated expiring.
New standards were developed to provide a more coherent grouping of knowledge. The new standards use terminology and language that will enable assessment against current and future protocols and equipment.
The level is higher and credit value greater for several new standards than for expiring standards with similar outcomes to more accurately reflect the level of achievement and the actual learning time taken for learners, as well as the incorporation of theory and practice integration requirements.
Consultation on the changes was carried out with key stakeholders.
Main changes
· 16 standards were designated expiring and will not be replaced.
· 12 new standards were developed, and listed in the Hearing Therapy domain within the Health, Disability, and Aged Support subfield.
Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2019
Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess
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Current consent for |
Consent extended to |
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Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
Nature of consent |
Classification or ID |
Level |
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Subfield |
Community Support |
4 - 7 |
Subfield |
Health, Disability, and Aged Support |
Same |
|
Domain |
Community and Social Services > Community Support > Hearing Therapy |
6 |
Domain |
Community and Social Services > Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Hearing Therapy |
6 |
Impact on registered qualifications
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Key to type of impact |
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following Careerforce qualification is impacted by the outcome of this Review. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in below.
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Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
|
1007 |
National Diploma in Hearing Therapy |
18599-18609, 18611, 18612, 19308, 23363, 23364 |
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
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Key to review category |
|
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
All changes are in bold.
Community and Social Services > Community Support > Hearing Therapy
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
18599 |
Demonstrate the function and application of hearing instruments and hearing aids |
5 |
6 |
D |
|
18600 |
Demonstrate the function and application of assistive devices for an adult with a hearing impairment |
5 |
5 |
D |
|
18601 |
Train adults with hearing impairment to maximise visual and auditory cues |
6 |
10 |
D |
|
18602 |
Teach an adult with a hearing impairment and associated others to use communication strategies |
6 |
8 |
D |
|
18603 |
Analyse the causes, effects, and management of tinnitus |
5 |
7 |
D |
|
18604 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hearing conservation |
4 |
4 |
D |
|
18605 |
Assess the needs of an adult with a hearing impairment and identify support services |
5 |
6 |
D |
|
18606 |
Carry out a hearing evaluation with an adult |
5 |
8 |
D |
|
18607 |
Develop, implement, and evaluate a rehabilitation plan for an adult with a hearing impairment |
6 |
8 |
D |
|
18608 |
Demonstrate an integration of hearing therapy theory with practice at an intermediate level |
5 |
18 |
D |
|
18609 |
Demonstrate an integration of hearing therapy theory with practice at an advanced level |
6 |
14 |
D |
|
18611 |
Explain and analyse speech production and speech perception in relation to hearing therapy |
5 |
5 |
D |
|
18612 |
Explain and analyse the issues relating to hearing impairment in the older person |
5 |
6 |
D |
|
19308 |
Engage in personal adjustment and informational counselling with an adult with hearing impairment |
4 |
5 |
D |
|
23363 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the causes, effects, and the medical management of hearing impairment |
5 |
8 |
D |
|
23364 |
Interpret supplied diagnostic audiograms and tympanograms |
4 |
3 |
D |
Community and Social Services > Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Hearing Therapy
|
30082 |
Carry out hearing evaluation, and interpret and act on the evaluation results and supplied diagnostic information |
5 |
10 |
New |
|
30083 |
Demonstrate knowledge of speech production and speech perception in relation to a person with hearing impairment |
5 |
5 |
New |
|
30084 |
Demonstrate knowledge of methods of hearing protection and the components of a workplace hearing conservation programme |
5 |
4 |
New |
|
30085 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hearing assistive technologies and teach their use for a person with hearing impairment |
6 |
9 |
New |
|
30086 |
Teach a person with hearing impairment, and their communication partners, to communicate effectively |
6 |
26 |
New |
|
30087 |
Provide management strategies for tinnitus, and demonstrate knowledge of Meniere’s disease and hyperacusis |
6 |
10 |
New |
|
30088 |
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the ear; and the causes, effects, and medical management of hearing impairment |
6 |
14 |
New |
|
30089 |
Assess the communication capability of a person with hearing impairment, and the psychosocial impact of the impairment |
6 |
14 |
New |
|
30090 |
Demonstrate knowledge of professional practice, interpret legislation, and explain services relevant to hearing therapy |
6 |
5 |
New |
|
30091 |
Develop, implement and evaluate a rehabilitation plan for a person with hearing impairment, and communication partners |
6 |
15 |
New |
|
30092 |
Engage in informational counselling with a person with hearing impairment to assist then to identify impacts and goals |
6 |
8 |
New |
|
30093 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the communication needs of a person with hearing impairment and an additional challenge |
6 |
6 |
New |