Code
SPPA5003
Credits
25
Graduate Attributes
In this foundation unit, students will be introduced to the speech pathology profession, including scope of practice, code of ethics and Speech Pathology Australia Competency-Based Occupational
Standards (CBOS). Students will be introduced to the concepts of communication, language and speech and learn the domains of language, theories of language acquisition, psycholinguistic models of
language processing and application to the WHO ICF. Students will be introduced to neurology of the head and neck, and how to take a case history from clients of differing ages and cultures. This unit
supports students to develop the skills relevant to speech pathology practice, providing an introduction the application of skills through simulation based learning which develops skills in collecting case
history.
Block Teaching
6 x 6 Hours Semester
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 describe the scope of speech pathology practice and the role of a speech pathologist in various settings, GC1
- 2 demonstrate case history taking skills for clients from a range of cultural backgrounds across the lifespan, GC1, GC3, GC5, GC6
- 3 demonstrate foundation knowledge of: head and neck anatomy and physiology; domains of language; and typical language development, GC1
- 4 apply psycholinguistic theories to describe communication across the lifespan, GC2
- 5 demonstrate an appropriate understanding of academic integrity principles and apply academic writing, referencing and acknowledgement conventions required for the discipline, 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
- 8 demonstrate awareness of and respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity
- 9 independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner across a range of professional settings
Assessment Breakdown