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Overview

This subject focuses on assessment and interpretation of clinical and instrumental data to explore communication and swallowing difficulties. You will apply knowledge of normal communication and swallowing processes to a clinical setting. A core component of clinical practice in speech pathology centres on performing accurate, valid and reliable assessments. You … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Allied Health, Human Services & Sport

Subject coordinator

Samantha Turner

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Certificate

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Communicate and critically reflect on own learning
2.
Analyse and solve clinical problems related to the practice of speech pathology.
3.
Apply problem-based learning skills in case management situations.
4.
Analyse how communication and/or swallowing may be clinically impaired in infants, children, adolescents and adults.
5.
Analyse data from a range of clinical assessments used in speech pathology with a given client using a practice-based evidence model.
6.
Select, implement and adapt speech pathology assessments as appropriate for clients from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
7.
Communicate the findings of a clinical speech pathology assessment effectively to a given audience using an appropriate format and mode.
8.
Communicate findings from clinical speech pathology assessments effectively to diverse audiences using an appropriate format and mode.

Learning activities

You will undertake a range of learning activities through online activities, workshops, quizzes, written examinations, and apply your knowledge and skills to practical tasks in the assessment of communication and swallowing.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HMSP, HMSPB, HZHCSB, HZHCSP and must have passed the bridging course or equivalent

Requisites

Corequisite