Students in the Year 2 Allied Health program recently took part in an engaging incursion linked to their Take Clinical Measurements unit, gaining firsthand insight into the world of audiology. 

Audiologists Maddison Kennedy and Courtney DiBattista from Country Hearing Care visited the class to share their career journeys, study pathways, and the vital role audiologists play in healthcare.

The session began with an exploration of the anatomy of the ear, helping students build a solid foundation for understanding how hearing and balance systems function. Maddison and Courtney then demonstrated key clinical procedures, including the use of otoscopes to examine the eardrum, tympanometry to assess eardrum movement, and hearing tests commonly used in practice.

Students were able to step into the clinician’s role by performing these tests on each other. It was a highly valuable and memorable learning experience that brought classroom theory to life and deepened students’ understanding of clinical measurement in action.

Exploring Audiology