This units builds on Speech Pathology Intervention Practices 1 by exploring a range of impairment informed speech pathology interventions across the speech pathology range of practice in working with clients across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures. This unit will particularly focus on exploring of principles and components related to planning speech pathology interventions and measurement of communication and/or swallowing outcomes during and following interventions. Students will engage with content via inquiry, case-based, simulation and reflective learning activities with reference to practice areas and professional engagement. Intervention practices will also be considered in the broader professional, regulatory, ethical and legal contexts in which speech pathology practice occurs.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Students will be directed to relevant professional and clinical guidelines as well as scientific literature in texts and journals.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):