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Conduct audiometric screening for young school age children

Conduct audiometric screening for young school age children

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAUD009
State Code
OFI02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
061709 - Audiology
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct play pure tone audiometry tests for young school age children aged 4-6 years using standard test protocols and to refer children with developmental delays to other health practitioners.This unit applies to workers who assess young school age children’s hearing. This may include audiometrists, allied health assistants supporting audiometrists and audiologists in health care organisations, nurses and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers.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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for audiometric screening for young school age children
  • 1.1 Check and confirm forms and materials required for audiometric screening are available
  • 1.2 Prepare physical environment and check ambient noise level meets Australian/New Zealand standards
  • 1.3 Perform basic equipment checks and ensure calibration requirements are met
  • 1.4 Check and confirm personal protective equipment is available for use
2. Establish a positive relationship with child and carer
  • 2.1 Take case history and identify potential developmental delays requiring referral
  • 2.2 Explain test procedure and administrative processes to the child and carer
  • 2.3 Give child and carer the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns
  • 2.4 Identify and meet additional needs of child
  • 2.5 Obtain consent from carer and maintain confidentiality of client information
3. Conduct otoscopy in young school age children
  • 3.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control, including hand hygiene, correct, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling of materials, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Conduct otoscopy and maintain client comfort according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Identify contraindications requiring referral
  • 3.4 Make referrals for further assessment and treatment based on client needs, according to organisational procedures
4. Complete audiometric test for young school age children
  • 4.1 Follow personal hygiene and infection control, including hand hygiene, correct, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling of materials, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Conduct play audiometry using equipment according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 4.3 Review test results for validity, reliability and accuracy according to organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Identify unreliable test results and repeat testing according to standard protocols to achieve reliable results
  • 4.5 Conduct screening tympanometry according to organisational procedures
  • 4.6 Record results according to Australian/New Zealand standards
  • 4.7 Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer instructions and infection control procedures
5. Review test results with child and their carer
  • 5.1 Examine results and determine outcome from data obtained
  • 5.2 Communicate test outcome to the child and their carer
  • 5.3 Discuss options for further tests with carer
  • 5.4 Give child and carer the opportunity to ask questions and discuss areas of concern
  • 5.5 Use organisation-approved formats to document clear and concise summaries of the test outcomes
6. Refer client to appropriate facility
  • 6.1 Review test results to identify need for referral and refer client for further assessment and treatment according to organisational procedures
  • 6.2 Establish contact with referral agency and provide client information
  • 6.3 Discuss issues and concerns with referral agency representative
  • 6.4 Follow up referral to ensure continuity of case management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVA64 HLTAUD002 Conduct play audiometry Unit of competency