Complex Case Models in Speech Pathology

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

120 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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This unit focuses on building student competencies in working with complex, multi-faceted clinical cases. The content will focus on a range of issues across the lifespan including progressive neurological diseases, diverse cultural backgrounds, mental health, behavioural difficulties, pre-intentional communication, diverse socio-economic backgrounds, adolescent development and health, aged care and hearing loss. Students will be required to integrate information from a variety of sources, apply knowledge acquired in previous units, address professional issues that arise during complex cases and communicate their ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral format.

On completion of this subject students will:

apply evidence based methods for differentially diagnosing, planning and implementing intervention;

Integrate knowledge acquired from a variety of sources;

have an awareness of the many issues facing case management (e.g. cultural, financial, time, treatment resources, other health providers);

demonstrate skills to communicate clearly in both written and oral forms.

Completion of a written report (1000 words) for submission in Week 8, Semester 2 - 10%

Completion of a 20-minute oral presentation (2000 words) to the group in Weeks 10 to 12, Semester 2 – 40%

A two hour written examination at the end of Semester 2 – 40%

Nil

Nil

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should show:

an ability to evaluate and synthesise information in a flexible manner;

a capacity to articulate their knowledge in both oral and written formats;

develop an awareness of the challenges facing their clinical practice.