Speech Pathology Intervention Practices 3

Unit code: HHB6003 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
VU Sunshine Clinical School
HHB6002 - Speech Pathology Intervention Practices 2
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

This unit encourages students to integrate existing knowledge and skills and expand on these in new situations across the Speech Pathology communication domains. This unit will explore the Swallowing Speech Pathology domain in a range of indirect, consultancy, and advocacy-based speech pathology in working with individuals across their lifespan and from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and cultures. The unit will explore speech pathology case studies necessitating consideration and interrogation of a range of professional and ethical issues and the role of the speech pathologist alongside that of other professionals in individual care. This unit will continue to explore issues and methods related to assessment and measurement of efficacy and effectiveness of interventions in an increasingly holistic context. The Swallowing Speech Pathology domain will also be considered in the broader professional, regulatory, ethical and legal contexts in which speech pathology practice occurs.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Formulate speech pathology assessment plans to investigate function, activity, and participation in situations where individuals may present within the Swallowing Speech Pathology communication domain;
  2. Exemplify holistic analysis and integration of assessment data in situations where individuals may present within the Swallowing Speech Pathology communication domain
  3. Formulate and justify speech pathology intervention plans in situations where individuals may present within the Swallowing Speech Pathology communication domain;
  4. Contextualise the role and scope of practice of speech pathology in the Swallowing Speech Pathology communication domain; and
  5. Authenticate real-time clinical techniques relating to assessment and implementing intervention relevant to situations where individuals may present within the Swallowing Speech Pathology communication domain.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 30%
A map for swallowing assessment (1000 word equivalent)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 40%
Case study test (45 mins)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 30%
A position paper on an essential element for swallowing practice (1000 words)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 0%
Viva (30 mins) (hurdle)

Required reading

Students will be directed to relevant professional and clinical guidelines as well as scientific literature in texts and journals.

As part of a course

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