SPTH3908 Professional Studies and Communication Sciences 4B (Complex Disorders - Adults)

Kat Fusco

2019

4.5

5 x 3-hour lectures per semester
6 x 3-hour tutorial-1s per semester
7 x 2-hour tutorial-2s per semester
1 x 3-hour workshop once-only
1 x 2-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into BSPP-Bachelor of Speech Pathology
1a Admission into HBSPTH-Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
2 2 of SPTH3901, SPTH3907
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)

SPTH3906 - Clinical Skills and Practice 4: Complex Practice

Assignments; Project; Tests

This topic provides students with the theoretical knowledge to understand a range of complex communication and swallowing disorders in adults. In particular, evidence-based speech pathology research and practice are reviewed regarding appropriate evaluation and intervention approaches. Over an intensive 7 week period students will be provided with lecture and case-based learning opportunities that introduce them to the broad and diverse parameters of communication and swallowing disorders in Australian and international contexts.

The aim of this topic is to:

Provide students with the theoretical knowledge to understand a range of complex communication and swallowing disorders in adults.
Review evidence-based speech pathology research and practice regarding appropriate evaluation and intervention approaches.
Introduce students to the broad and diverse parameters of communication and swallowing disorders in Australian and international contexts.
To investigate client centred practices and client lead goal setting when working within an interprofessional rehabilitation framework.
To develop an integrated understanding of how concepts integral to the ICF can be used to support the design and delivery of speech pathology services for individuals with complex communication and swallowing needs.
To facilitate students’ understanding of the theory, principles and practice of working with adult clients with acquired communication disability to develop Augmentative and Alternative Communication solutions as part of a range of possible interventions.

On completion of this unit, students will:

Use the Ottawa Charter & International Classification of Function as a basis for describing the impact of communication and swallowing impairment on levels of activity and participation
Discuss the role of speech pathologists and other professionals involved in the interprofessional management of a client with complex communication and swallowing disorders
Examine and apply current models of best practice in assessment and intervention for a client with complex communication and/or swallowing needs
Devise assessment recommendations that will enable demonstration of change in an individual’s communication or swallowing skills in response to treatment (outcome measures; treatment efficacy)
Explain how a speech pathologist would involve the client/family in the decision-making process related to their care
Devise an integrated rationale for determining and prioritising intervention goals for adults with complex needs
Apply the principles of quality Augmentative and Alternative assessment and design to the selection of communication options for adults with complex needs.

Key dates and timetable

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