304345 (v.2) Clinical Science 375

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 60 Hours Yearly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Clinical Practice:	1.5 x 6 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Participation in a professional preparation program designed to meet the Speech Pathology Association entry level competency-based occupational standards. (Units 1-4).
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Develop professional skills and independence in the assessment and management of individuals with communication or swallowing impairments. Conduct independent research using Internet and CDROM resources to access information that is relevant to solving clinical problems presented as cases and scenarios. Adhere to scientific principles and apply theoretical knowledge to solve clinical problems presented as cases and scenarios. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with peers to solve clinical problems presented as cases and scenarios. Discuss, evaluate and apply theory and research in the diagnostic assessment, intervention and management of developmental and acquired stuttering disorders. Develop the skills needed to convey information about stuttering disorders to a diverse range of interested parties. Develop resource material on a variety of in-service issues in the area of swallowing disorders.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Onslow M. (1993), Behavioural Management of Stuttering. San Diego, London, Singular Publishing Group Inc. Groher M.E. (1997), Dysphagia: diagnosis and management (3rd ed.). Boston, Butterworth-Heinemann.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	This is by pass/fail assessment. In order to pass this unit, students must attend all intensive sessions, pass all clinical placements and achieve a pass grade in each of the written assignments.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y