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

Kat Fusco

2011

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.

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 multidisciplinary 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
Use decision making paradigms and knowledge of ethical principles to determine appropriate intervention in the context of a severe communication or swallowing disorder
Explain how a speech pathologist would involve the client/family in the decision-making process related to their care

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2011 are no longer published.

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