Associate Members must hold a minimum Diploma of Audiometry (or similar) from an Australian TAFE. 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.
An Associate is NOT PERMITTED to see any clients at all (HSP or Private) during Level 1 and 2 without either being at elbow (same room) or having the supervisor on site. It is only once Level 3 is obtained ie ‘Week 15’ minimum and having passed the mid-term examination that clients can be seen remotely without a supervisor under-roof. Progression to Level 3 (able to see clients without a supervisor on site except for 7.5 hrs a ‘week’) can only begin once the examination has been passed and you have the email response from ACAud on the approved Level 3 start date. Time spent as a receptionist or CSO role is not to be considered in the supervision times.
A ‘week’ is defined as a period of 5 days or more during which the required _MINIMUM_ hours of supervision is acquired. A ‘week’ can easily exceed the minimum requirements, but is still only counted as a week
At Elbow/Virtual Supervision
requires Associates to be supervised either at Elbow, Virtual (Level 2 only) or
General Supervision at-all-times during all consultation/s every week, until
officially notified by the ACAud Secretariat of the commencement date of level 3.
· 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 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. Nearing completion of Level 2 supervision, Associates are required to undertake a Mid Term Examination, once passing this examination Associates are eligible to progress to Level 3. Level 3 supervision means you have the ability to work offsite from your supervisor. An examination fee of $110 incl. GST is payable prior to sitting the exam.
Final Examination
Upon completion of the 6 month supervision program Associates are required to undertake a HRS (Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist) Case Study Examination. This Examination attracts an examination fee of $860.00
A person deemed not competent in HRS (Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist) examination on the third occasion is not eligible to reapply for examination. A submission to the ACAud Board for special consideration will be considered, special consideration must detail why an exemption should be given.
Membership Upgrade
Once supervision program is completed and HRS examination is successfully passed your status will be upgraded from Associate Member of ACAud to Full/Ordinary Audiometrist 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