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Complex Case Models in Speech Pathology (AUDI90041)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This unit focuses on problem based learning to build student competencies in working with complex, multifaceted clinical cases. The content will focus on a range of issues across the lifespan including neurological diseases, diverse cultural backgrounds, mental health, behavioural difficulties, pre-intentional and multimodal 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.
Intended learning outcomes
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); and
- demonstrate skills to communicate clearly in both written and oral forms.
Generic skills
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90033 | Speech Pathology Practice 2 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90034 | Planning and Integrating Intervention | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
AUDI90035 | Speech and Language Disorders - Advanced | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90036 | Disorders of Fluency | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90038 | Professional Issues and Practice | March (Online) |
6.25 |
AUDI90039 | Speech Pathology Practice 3 | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Case-based written submissions ( 3x 800 word written reports)
| Throughout the semester | 50% |
A two hour written examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Participation in PBL tutorials | From Week 3 to Week 12 | 10% |
Additional details
Case based written submissions, 5 x 500 word written assignments, total 2,500 words, throughout the semester, 50%
A two hour written examination during the exam period, 40%
Participation in PBL Tutorials, throughout the semester, 10%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Jemma Skeat Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Speech Pathology
Last updated: 3 November 2022