Course overview
In this course, students will engage in case guided learning about the structural and functional components of communication and swallowing. Students will work in small groups to examine authentic speech pathology cases; these will provide the trigger for learning about the principles and practices of clinical reasoning and professional practice in the discipline. The case guided learning approach will be supported by tutorial classes, practical workshops and integrated online learning activities that focus on the process of describing and evaluating communication and swallowing.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the fundamental principles and practices of assessment and intervention for people with communication difficulties and/or swallowing disorders.
- Analyse, critique and integrate relevant information from a range of sources related to the clinical presentation of people with communication difficulties and/ or swallowing disorders
- Develop shared understanding of the scope of speech pathology practice, including outcomes of speech pathology services, with individuals, communities, and other professionals
- Analyse and interpret assessment data related to communication difficulties and/or swallowing disorders.
- Propose appropriate intervention options for people with communication difficulties and/or swallowing disorders.
- Convey information to stakeholders using appropriate communication skills in professional contexts.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 53022
Section SE01
Size 100
Available 44
Class number 53026
Section TU01
Size 15
Available 7
Class number 53025
Section TU02
Size 12
Available 3
Class number 53024
Section TU03
Size 12
Available 0
Class number 53023
Section TU04
Size 12
Available 0
Class number 58472
Section TU05
Size 12
Available 11
Class number 58471
Section TU06
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 58470
Section TU07
Size 15
Available 1
Class number 59023
Section TU08
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 53028
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 0
Class number 53027
Section WS02
Size 50
Available 44
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