Unit Outline

This unit extends knowledge and application of theoretical models and practice frameworks to understand, identify and respond to communication and swallowing needs of individuals and/or communities. The unit adopts a case-based and lifespan focus and students will develop skills related to the description, analysis and interpretation, evidence-based assessment, differential diagnosis, and application of intervention principles to optimise communication and swallowing. There is a focus on the importance of cultural factors within the context of intervention and working in partnership with others to set goals and measure outcomes of intervention or service response plans.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Apply relevant theories, models, and practice frameworks to understand and identify communication and swallowing needs of individuals and/or communities.
2	Develop holistic, evidence-based, and culturally responsive assessment plans to understand communication and swallowing needs of individuals and/or communities in partnership with others.
3	Analyse and interpret information from a wide range of sources to understand, diagnose, and/or describe communication and swallowing needs of individuals and communities in partnership with others.
4	Design holistic, evidence-based, and culturally responsive intervention or service response plans to optimise communication and swallowing.
5	Describe the process and methods for identifying goals and evaluating intervention or service response outcomes.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CXA705 Becoming an Allied health professional, CXA724 Foundations of Speech Pathology, CXA725 Speech Pathology Practice 1
Co-requisite	CXA726 Speech Pathology Practice 2

Alterations as a result of student feedback

The unit has been reviewed and updated based on student feedback, including the structure and signposting of content in MyLO. This includes revision of the swallowing and voice content to align with the clinical decision making framework. More practical workshop activities have been planned for the residential schools.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Language and literacy assignment	Week 6	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Speech assignment	Week 10	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Swallowing and Voice Assignment	Week 14	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Language and literacy assignment

Task Description:

In this case-based assessment you will apply your theoretical understanding and knowledge of assessment and intervention principles in response to paediatric and adult case information, with a focus on optimising language and/or literacy at an individual and/or community level.

Your assessment submission will comprise a number of components, including written and video tasks. Some of the tasks may require you to work in pairs or small groups to film role-play videos and demonstrate clinical and interactional skills.

You must successfully pass this assessment task to be eligible for a pass in the unit. This task assesses competencies that contribute to core claims of competency for speech pathology practice.

Task Length:

3000 words and 15 minutes video

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret case information integrating theory and research to hypothesise the impact of language and/or literacy needs on functioning and participation and relevant environmental and personal factors.	LO1, LO3
2	Identify gaps in case information required and plan further evidence-based and culturally responsive assessment to support differential diagnosis and/or intervention planning.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Formulate and communicate a differential diagnosis with supporting rationale.	LO1, LO3
4	Identify goals for intervention, detailing how goals would be set in partnership with the client and/or other relevant people.	LO5
5	Design, justify and/or demonstrate holistic, culturally responsive, and evidence-based intervention and/or service response plans to optimise language and literacy.	LO4
6	Devise a plan for outcome measurement to determine whether intervention goals have been met.	LO5

Assessment Task 2: Speech assignment

Task Description:

In this case-based assessment you will apply your theoretical understanding and knowledge of assessment and intervention principles in response to paediatric and adult case information, with a focus on optimising speech at an individual and/or community level.

Your assessment submission will comprise a number of components, including written and video tasks.

Some of the tasks may require you to work in pairs or small groups to film role-play videos and demonstrate clinical and interactional skills.

You must successfully pass this assessment task to be eligible for a pass in the unit. This task assesses competencies that contribute to core claims of competency for speech pathology practice.

Task Length:

2500 words and 10 minutes video

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret case information integrating theory and research to hypothesise the impact of speech needs on functioning and participation and relevant environmental and personal factors.	LO1, LO3
2	Identify gaps in case information required and plan further evidence-based and culturally responsive assessment to support differential diagnosis and/or intervention planning.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Formulate and communicate a differential diagnosis with supporting rationale.	LO1, LO3
4	Identify goals for intervention, detailing how goals would be set in partnership with the client and/or other relevant people.	LO5
5	Design, justify and/or demonstrate holistic, culturally responsive, and evidence-based intervention and/or service response plans to optimise speech.	LO4
6	Devise a plan for outcome measurement to determine whether intervention goals have been met.	LO5

Assessment Task 3: Swallowing and Voice Assignment

Task Description:

In this case-based assessment task you will answer a series of case assessment questions that cover analysis, interpretation, differential diagnosis, scripted feedback, and intervention planning with a focus on optimising swallowing and voice, at an individual and/or community level.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret case information integrating theory and research to hypothesise the impact of swallowing and/or voice needs on functioning and participation and relevant environmental and personal factors.	LO1, LO3
2	Identify gaps in case information required and plan further evidence-based and culturally responsive assessment to support differential diagnosis and/or intervention planning.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Formulate and communicate a differential diagnosis with supporting rationale.	LO1, LO3
4	Design, justify and/or demonstrate holistic, culturally responsive, and evidence-based intervention and/or service response plans to optimise communication (voice) and swallowing.	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks (AT1 and AT2).

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

There are no essential textbooks in this unit.