Special Topics in Speech Pathology PG (11983.2)

This unit builds on students' 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.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Synthesise and apply specialised knowledge of the impact of specific body structure & function impairments on communication skills across the lifespan;
2. Critically evaluate and consider contextual/community influences on speech pathology practice across the lifespan;
3. Analyse, interpret and integrate internal and external evidence to support decision making for assessment and intervention; and
4. Work collaboratively with individuals, caregivers, and community to apply evidence-based, culturally responsive practice, and ICF principles to optimise functional communication and active participation across the lifespan.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
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 - 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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
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 Span PG AND 11981 Paediatric Language and Literacy PG

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.