Special Topics in Speech Pathology (11983.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Flexible |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Speech Pathology | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit builds on studentsÂż knowledge of general speech pathology assessment and intervention principles and processes with respect to: (1) body structures and functions including craniofacial anomalies and hearing impairment; and (2) contextual considerations including individuals involved with the justice system and individuals with a history of trauma.
1. Demonstrate specialised knowledge of the impact of specific body structure & function impairments on communication skills in children and adults;
2. Demonstrate the ability to consider contextual/community influences on speech pathology practice in children and adults;
3. Analyse, interpret and integrate internal and external evidence to support clinical decision making for assessment and intervention;
4. Demonstrate culturally responsive practices for the Australian context; and
5. Work collaboratively with client, caregivers and community to apply EBP and ICF principles to the management of children and adults to optimise functional communication and active participation.
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate specialised knowledge of the impact of specific body structure & function impairments on communication skills in children and adults;
2. Demonstrate the ability to consider contextual/community influences on speech pathology practice in children and adults;
3. Analyse, interpret and integrate internal and external evidence to support clinical decision making for assessment and intervention;
4. Demonstrate culturally responsive practices for the Australian context; and
5. Work collaboratively with client, caregivers and community to apply EBP and ICF principles to the management of children and adults to optimise functional communication and active participation.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline
Prerequisites
11980 Speech Disorders Across the Life SpanCorequisites
10271 Specialist Communication Disorders across the Life SpanIncompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
NoneAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Flexible | Dr Helen Southwood |
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