Associate Members must hold a minimum Masters of Audiology from an Australian University. Once application for Associate Membership is approved by ACAud a minimum 6 month supervision program is required to be undertaken.
Hours of Supervision*
WEEKS | LEVEL | MINIMUM HOURS OF SUPERVISION PER WEEK | FILE REVIEW |
1 – 4 |
1 |
30 hours per week which includes:
15 hours per week of Level 1 Elbow Supervision
15 hours per week Level 1 General Supervision
Total Minimum Hours for Level 1: 120 hours (60hrs Elbow)
|
100% Case Files |
5 – 14 |
2 |
15 hours per week which includes:
7.5 hours per week of Level 2 Elbow or Level 2 Virtual Supervision
7.5 hours per week Level 2 General Supervision
Total Minimum Hours for Level 2: 150 hours (75hrs Elbow/Virtual)
|
100% Case Files |
15 – 26 |
3 |
7.5 hours per week which includes:
7.5 hours per week of Level 3 General Supervision
Total Minimum Hours for Level 3: 90 hours
|
50% Case Files |
Logged hours are based on full time equivalent employment (38 hours per week)
Pro rata applied as a percentage of employed hours. Please note ACAud Secretariat to be advised of employed hours.
At Elbow/Virtual Supervision
· Level 1 Elbow Supervision – Supervisor is in the same room (Elbow) with the Associate & client for the duration of the consultation/s. The Supervisor has no caseload during this time and is 100% available for the Associate’s caseload.
· Level 2 Elbow Supervision – Supervisor is in the same room with the Associate & client for the duration of the consultation/s. The Supervisor has no caseload during this time and is 100% available for the Associate’s caseload.
· Level 2 Virtual Supervision – Supervisor must be online in virtual meeting/s with Associate & Client for the duration of the consultation/s. The Supervisor has no case load during this time and is 100% available for the Associate’s caseload.
General Supervision
· Level 2 General Supervision – Supervisor must be available via phone, conference call or in person. The Supervisor has no caseload during this time and is 100% available for the Associate’s caseload.
· Level 3 General Supervision – Supervisor must be available via phone, conference call or in person. The Supervisor has no caseload during this time and is 100% available for the Associate’s caseload.
Supervisor Requirements
Primary Supervisor (required)
Must have held Full Membership with a PPB (Practitioner Professional Body) for a minimum of 3 Years
Secondary Supervisor (optional)
Must hold Full Membership with a PPB (Practitioner Professional Body)
**PPB (Practitioner Professional Body) include ACAud, Audiology Australia & HAASA
Supervisory Plan and DRS Audiology Competency Matrix must be submitted and approved by ACAud prior to 6 month supervision program commencing.
Upon completion of each level of supervision log books & quarterly supervision reports must be submitted in order to progress to the next level of supervision.
Levels 1 & 2 Supervision require onsite supervision. Level 3 supervision means you have the ability to work offsite from your supervisor.
Upon completion of the 6 month supervision program with ACAud there is no further examination.
Membership Upgrade
Once supervision program is completed you will be upgraded from Associate Member of ACAud to Full/Ordinary Audiologist member of ACAud. As a Full/Ordinary Member of ACAud you will be eligible to apply for a Qualified Practitioner number with the Office of Hearing Services.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ACAud:
E | acaud@acaud.org
P | (07) 3839 1622
M | 0429 357 375