Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 301317 (v.2) Human Communication Science 272 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 301312 (v.2) Counselling 371
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Syllabus: | A theoretical model is used to guide the selection of parameters that best reflect function at all levels of speech, language processing and swallowing. Acoustic analysis in macro and micro analysis of language, speech, voice production and swallowing. Use and interpretation of videofluroscopy, manometry and fibreoptic endoscopic examination in speech, voice and swallowing disorders. Speech recognition and synthesis in diagnosis and management of speech, language and voice disorders and the development and evaluation of alternative and augmentative communication devices. Advanced literature searching. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Develop an evidence-based assessment protocol for a client with a communication disorder. Develop an intervention plan for a client with a communication disorder. Work collaboratively and independently to develop an evidence based approach to clinical practice. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Participation in all scheduled classes. Assessment Case Study 50%. Intervention Case Study 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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