Code
SPPA5011
Credits
12.5
Graduate Attributes
In this unit students will develop knowledge in the assessment and management of voice disorders across the lifespan, using a range of contemporary approaches.
Lecture
6 x 2 Hours Semester
Seminar
6 x 2 Hours Semester
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 formulate and justify evidence based assessment for clients with voice disorders across the lifespan, GC2, GC3
- 2 examine and diagnose vocal behaviours using relevant technologies, GC3
- 3 evaluate and synthesise assessment data and client factors to plan evidence based management for clients with voice disorders across the lifespan, GC1, GC2
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