Please be advised of the following information in relation to Overseas Clinician Membership Applications with the Australian College of Audiology (ACAud):-
Qualification Requirements
- Associate Audiologist – Must hold a minimum Masters Degree in Audiology
- Associate Audiometrist – Must hold a minimum Diploma in Audiometry
Online Membership Application Process
- Visit https://www.acaud.com.au
- Click on MEMBERSHIP tab on top site menu
- Click on JOIN tab under Membership tab
- Click on Associate Membership
- Click on Sign Up Button
- Complete all the fields and upload supporting documentation in required fields (Degrees, Academic Transcripts, Full Visa Confirmation Application Approval, ACADEMIC IELTS Test ( – minimum Overall Band score of 7 with no individual element below 6.5)
- NB – Visa Confirmation Approval at time of application is recommended. Associate Membership will not be granted to an ‘active’ status until the Visa Confirmation Approval is received.
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 |
At Elbow/Virtual Supervision
* NB – Level 1 & 2
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 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. The fee for this examination is $110.
Final Examination/s (Associate Audiologists & Associate Audiometrists)
- Upon completion of minimum 6 month supervision program Associate Audiologists & Associate Audiometrists are required to undertake a Case Study style examination. This Case Study examination attracts an examination fee of $860.00
- Associate Audiologists are also required to sit an Audiology Examination (3.5 hour written examination), this can be undertaken at any stage during the internship program or at the completion of the internship program. Audiology Examinations are held in various locations around Australia, and held in the months of April & October each year. This Audiology Examination attracts an examination fee of $990.00
- Once Examination/s have been successfully undertaken Associate status will be upgraded to Full/Ordinary status with ACAud. Once this level of membership is obtained the Member is eligible to apply for a Qualified Practitioner Number (QP) from the Office of Hearing Services (OHS) in Australia. This Qualified Practitioner Number enables the Member to conduct work under the government Hearing Services Program in Australia
A person deemed not competent in HRS (Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist) examination on three occasions 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.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ACAud:
E | acaud@acaud.org
P | (07) 3839 1622
M | 0429 357 375
ACAud would like to advise that we are not responsible for your compliance with any visa obligations in terms of working in a nominated occupation or holding the required licensing. Severe consequences can result from the breach of 457 sponsorship or visa applicant conditions. We recommend you take all necessary actions to ensure you are working in the correct occupation as required by any visa conditions you may have. If you are in any doubt we recommend you consult the DIBP website or contact a Registered Migration Agent for advice.