Please be advised of the following information in relation to membership applications for overseas-qualified clinicians with the ACAud inc. HAASA.
Qualification Requirements:
- Full Member – Intern (audiologist) – Must hold a minimum Masters Degree in Audiology
- Full Member – Intern (audiometrist) – Must hold a minimum Diploma in Audiometry
Online Membership Application Process:
- Click ‘Join‘ on the navigation bar
- Select ‘FULL MEMBER – INTERN’ and click ‘Next’.
- Complete all the fields and upload supporting documentation in required fields (certified copies of degrees, academic transcripts, full visa confirmation application approval, ACADEMIC IELTS* (minimum overall band score of 7 with no individual score below 6.5).
- * Academic PTE (minimum overall band score of 66 with no individual score below 56) and TOEFL (minimum score 100/120) also accepted on application
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 |
** Special consideration may be given for rural & remote locations. Reviewed on a case by case basis upon application
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 inc. HAASA Secretariat to be advised of employed hours.
At Elbow/Virtual Supervision:
- Level 1 Elbow Supervision – Supervisor is in the same room (Elbow) with the Full Member – Intern & client for the duration of the consultations. The Supervisor has no caseload during this time and is 100% available for the Full Member – Intern’s caseload.
- Level 2 Elbow Supervision – Supervisor is in the same room with the Full Member – Intern & client for the duration of the consultations. The Supervisor has no caseload during this time and is 100% available for the Full Member – Intern’s caseload.
- Level 2 Virtual Supervision – Supervisor must be online in virtual meeting/s with Full Member – Intern & client for the duration of the consultations. The Supervisor has no case load during this time and is 100% available for the Full Member – Intern’s caseload.
General Supervision:
- Level 2 General Supervision – Supervisor must be available via phone, conference call or in person.
- Level 3 General Supervision – Supervisor must be available via phone, conference call or in person.
Supervisor Requirements:
- Primary Supervisor (required) – must hold and have held Full Membership with an Australian PPB (Practitioner Professional Body*) for a minimum of 3 years.
- Secondary Supervisor (optional) – must hold Full Membership with an Australian PPB (Practitioner Professional Body*).
Documentation to Submit:
- Supervisory Plan must be submitted to and approved by ACAud inc. HAASA prior to the commencement of supervision.
- Logbooks and supervision reports must be submitted at the completion of each level of supervision, in order to progress to the next level of supervision.
Examinations:
- Mid Term Examination: Nearing completion of Level 2, Full Member – Interns are required to sit the Mid Term Examination. Upon passing the examination and submission of required documentation, Full Member – Interns may then progress to Level 3. A fee of $110 incl. GST is payable prior to the examination.
- Final Examination (audiometrists): Upon completion of Level 3, Full Member – Interns (audiometrists) are required to sit the Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist (HRS) Case Study Examination. A fee of $860 incl. GST is payable prior to the examination. A person deemed Not Yet Competent in the HRS Case Study Examination on the third attempt is no longer eligible to apply for re-examination. A request for special consideration submitted to the ACAud inc. HAASA Board will be reviewed; however, it must clearly detail the reasons for the exemption being sought.
- Final Examination (audiologists): Full Member – Intern (audiologists) are required to sit a the Diagnostic Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS) Examination. This is a 3.5 hour online examination held in April and October each year, that can be taken at any level of supervision. A fee of $990 incl. GST is payable prior to the examination.
Qualifying for Full Membership:
Once the supervision program has been completed and the final examination has been passed, a Full Member – Intern may then be upgraded to a Full Member of ACAud inc. HAASA. As a Full Member of ACAud inc. HAASA 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 inc. HAASA:
E | acaud@acaud.org
P | (07) 3839 1622
ACAud inc. HAASA 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.
