Code
MEDS5016
Credits
25
Graduate Attributes
Students will expand their knowledge of the anatomy, structure and function of the brain and nervous system as relevant to Speech Pathology. They will critically evaluate the evidence base to plan
assessment and intervention for adult speech disorders. Simulated learning will be adopted to ensure students are prepared to work with clients with a motor speech disorder in clinical settings.
Lecture
1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial
1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 relate anatomy and structure to function of the brain and nervous system relevant to developmental and acquired communication and swallowing disorders, GC1
- 2 describe the development of the neurological structures and gross neuroanatomy, GC1
- 3 synthesise knowledge of neuroscience to explain neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders, GC3
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1 apply knowledge of human communication science to the delivery of speech pathology services and research in diverse and changing settings
- 2 critically analyse information to plan, implement and evaluate speech pathology services and research
- 3 locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources to solve theoretical and applied problems in human communication science with a high level of independence
- 4 demonstrate excellence in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills appropriate to the discipline within a legal and ethical framework
- 5 use technologies relevant to the human communication sciences to inform clinical practice and research
Assessment Breakdown
Pre-requisite