Feeding and Swallowing Disorders

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
SPTH 1015
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Course ID
208164
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kate Walker
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will develop skills and knowledge of the assessment and management of feeding and swallowing disorders. This course addresses assessment and intervention for feeding and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. The relationship of swallowing disorders with other communication disorders is explored.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to feeding and swallowing.
  • Formulate client centred, evidence based assessment and management plans for clients with feeding and swallowing disorders.
  • Differentiate the role of inter professional team members in managing clients with feeding and swallowing disorders.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 50984
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 50985
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-13
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-13
Class number
Class number 50986
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo North, N403

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed SPTH1018 Voice: Assessment and Management

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH3080 Feeding and Swallowing Disorders at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

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