Master of Speech Language Pathology – MASPLAPA1000
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Course MASPLAPA1000 Credit points for award: 96
On-campus: full-time, 4 semesters; part-time, 8 semesters
Full-time mode
Year 1
Semester 1
CSCD5018 Core Studies
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Helen Ritchie Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3-hr lecture/week Assumed knowledge: It is assumed students have passed Year 10 equivalent biology and physics. Students may be exposed to preserved human body parts but will not participate in dissection of cadavers. Assessment: case based short answer exam 40 mins (30%), case based short answer mid semester exam 40 mins (30%) and case based short answer final exam 1 hour (40%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: The unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5023 and CSCD5025
This unit aims to provide a basic understanding of the anatomy, physiology, neurophysiology and physics of speech. Students will gain a detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the head and neck as well as functional activities involving swallowing and speech. In addition student will learn the role of physics in sound production. Control of breathing and respiration in normal and pathological condition is also covered in this unit.
Textbooks
Seikel, J.A., King, D.W., & Drumright, D.G. (2010). Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Language and Hearing (4th Ed).Thomson
CSCD5019 Speech Pathology Practice (Introduction)
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Alison Purcell Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x1-hr lecture/week, (weeks 1-13), 1x1hr tutorial/week, (weeks 1-10) Assessment: presentation and flyer (50%), practical language sampling and analysis (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5027
This unit provides an introduction to speech pathology practice. Students will gain an understanding of communication and its components through various theoretical, experiential and practical activities.
CSCD5020 Articulation and Phonology
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Tricia McCabe Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr lecture/week, 1x1hr observation of treatment/week, 1x1hr masterclass/ week, audiometry practical classes Assumed knowledge: Ability to transcribe normal adult speech in broad phonetic transcription Assessment: phonological processes quiz - (20% barrier task) and group case assignment 10 pages (40%) and case exam (40%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5027
Students will acquire an understanding of normal aspects of articulation and phonological development, the nature of phonological and articulatory impairments in children and techniques for assessment, analysis, diagnosis and intervention including audiological aspects of speech production and perception.
Textbooks
Rvachew, S. & Brosseau-Lapré, F. (2012) Developmental Phonological Disorders: Foundations of Clinical Practice. Plural Publishing, San Diego
CSCD5021 Language 1
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week Assumed knowledge: Understanding of basic linguistics, including grammatical analysis Assessment: assignment (50%) and 2-hr final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5027 Clinical Practice 1
This unit provides theoretical and applied knowledge in child language development and disorders. The nature of child language impairments, the principles and practices for assessment, diagnosis, management planning and treatment, are covered.
Textbooks
Norbury, Courtenay and Paul, Rhea (2012) Language disorders from infancy through adolescence: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and communicating 4th ed., ISBN 9780323071840, xxi, 756 p
CSCD5022 Specialist Studies 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Mark Onslow Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2x2-hr lectures/week, 5x1-hr tutorials/semester Assessment: EBP in stuttering assignment(25%), elearning participation (0%), 1hr mid semester exam (25%), 20 min viva (25%) and 1hr final exam (25%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5027 and CSCD5032 and CSCD5033
This unit examines assessment, diagnosis and management of specialist populations, including fluency and clients with complex communication needs. This unit of study is a prerequisite for enrolment in CSCD5027.
Textbooks
O'Brian, S., Carey, B., Onslow, M., Packman, A., & Cream, A. (2010). The Camperdown Program for Stuttering: Treatment manual. Australian Stuttering Research Centre, downloadable from http://www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/asrc/health_professionals/asrc_download.shtml; Packman, A., Onslow, M., Webber, M., Harrison, E., Lees, S., Bridgman, K., & Carey, B. (2011). The Lidcombe Program of early stuttering intervention treatment Guide. Retrieved from http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/asrc/health_professionals/asrc_download.shtml; Beukelman, D., & Mirenda, P. (2012). Augmentative and alternative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs (3rd ed.) Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD5023 Swallowing and Neurogenics 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Hans Bogaardt Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2x2-hr lecture/week Prerequisites: CSCD5018 Assessment: 1 hr case-based mid semester exam (35%), MBS exam (barrier task) (15%) and 2 hr case based final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5031 and CSCD5032 and CSCD5033
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct clinical assessment and management for clients with speech motor and motor programming disorders such as dysarthria and apraxia as well as assessment and management of feeding and swallowing impairments in adults and children. Students will learn to describe, evaluate and conduct and justify interventions for these populations. A focus on case problem solving will be emphasised to achieve integration of theory and practical skills. This unit of study prepares students to conduct appropriate and evidence based clinical assessment and management for these populations.
Textbooks
Duffy, Joseph R. (2013). Motor speech disorders: substrates, differential diagnosis, and management (3rd ed) Mosby; London
CSCD5024 Language 2
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2hr lecture/week, 1x1hr tutorial/week Assumed knowledge: CSCD5020 and CSCD5021 Assessment: assignment (50%), and 2 hr final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is assumed knowledge for CSCD5028. This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5031.
The theoretical and applied knowledge in language development and disorders will be covered within the areas of the assessment, diagnosis and management of language disorders in children, adolescents, and other specialist populations.
Textbooks
Norbury, Courtenay and Paul, Rhea (2012) Language disorders from infancy through adolescence: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and communicating 4th ed., ISBN 9780323071840, xxi, 756 p
CSCD5025 Specialist Studies 2
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Catherine Madill Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week, 1x1-hr online learning activities/week Prerequisites: CSCD5018 Assumed knowledge: Anatomy of the head and neck, thorax and respiratory system Assessment: 1 hour exam (30%), 2 hour exam (50%) and assignment (20%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5031 and CSCD5032 and CSCD5033
In this unit students learn about assessment, diagnosis and management of voice disorders. This unit of study will enable students to describe, analyse and apply; i) the anatomical, physiological, aerodynamic, biomechanical, acoustic and perceptual principles of vocal function; ii) principles and skills in the assessment and analysis of vocal function; iii) different voice techniques and facilitating vocal change to the voice disordered population; iv) evaluation and management of individuals with a variety of phonatory disorders and v) different voice techniques and facilitating vocal change in the non-disordered population; in relation to themselves, a fellow student and class cases.
Textbooks
Colton RH, Casper JK & Leonard R, Understanding Voice Problems: A Physiological Perspective for Diagnosis and Treatment (4th ed) Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore (2011)
CSCD5026 Professional Development 1
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Andy Smidt Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2hr lecture/week Assessment: portfolio (20%), report (30%) and assignment (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5030 and CSCD5031
Students explore and discuss professional issues relevant to speech pathology practice and service delivery. Includes study of professional relationships; ethics; management of clients and services; government, political and legal influences; and professional self regulation. This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5030 Professional Development 2 and CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2.
CSCD5027 Clinical Practice 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Jenny Hill Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Block mode or weekly placement, on and off-campus depending on availability Prerequisites: CSCD5019, CSCD5020, CSCD5021, CSCD5022 Assessment: clinical competency assessment (100%) and - orientation (0% barrier task), required paperwork (0% barrier task), case based viva (0% barrier task), portfolio spreadsheet of clients (0% barrier task) and CPR certificate (0% barrier task) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5031, CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053, CSCD5054
Clinical placement to develop clinical competencies related to client assessment and management, communication skills, report writing, case management and professional development. This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2.
Textbooks
There are no textbooks for this unit. You need to refer to the following documents:
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Year 2
Semester 1
CSCD5028 Specialist Studies 3
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Alison Purcell Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week, weeks 1 to 10, 1x1hr tutorial/week, weeks 1 to 10 Assumed knowledge: CSCD5021, CSCD5023, CSCD5024 Assessment: management plan assignment (50%) and case study assignment (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053, CSCD5054
In this unit students will learn about the different varieties of hearing loss and craniofacial abnormalities. Students will understand the impact of these disorders on communication and learn how to investigate and manage these types of communication impairments. The impact of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds for speech pathologists and their clients will also be explored.
Textbooks
Kummer, A./Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and
CSCD5029 Neurogenics 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Emma Power Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2x2-hr lecture/week, weeks 1-10,1x1-hr demonstration/week, weeks 1-10 Assumed knowledge: CSCD5023 Assessment: assignment (50%), final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053 and CSCD5054
In this subject, students will learn about acquired neurogenic language disorders (i.e. aphasia and cognitive-communication disorders) from dominant and non-dominant cerebral lesions (i.e. stroke), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and degenerative diseases (e.g., dementia, primary progressive aphasia). Students will identify and explain the nature of acquired neurogenic language impairments using current theoretical perspectives and develop evidenced-based approaches to assessment and management of these impairments
CSCD5030 Professional Development 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Maree Doble Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week weeks 1-10 Prerequisites: CSCD5026 Assessment: case study response (50%), project report (50%) and attendance at lectures (0% barrier task) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5053 and CSCD5054
Advanced issues in speech pathology practice including ethics, management of clients and services, government political and legal influences, professional self regulation and recruitment. This unit of study prepares students for evidence based practice research and completion of Quality Improvement projects in future clinical placement.
CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Elizabeth Bourne Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Clinical placement block mode or weekly for 2x16 day off-campus placements depending on availability. Days of attendance at the placement site are organised by the university. Students are expected to undertake all components of this unit of study to their completion and in their entirety. Students are supported with information in off-campus orientation/briefing sessions (barrier) during the semester prior to their attendance at their placements. This is supplemented with an off-campus handbook which is also available on the speech pathology professional placement elearning site. Students are also required to participate in scheduled orientation activities at the placement site (barrier task) Prerequisites: CSCD5023, CSCD5024, CSCD5025, CSCD5026, CSCD5027 Assessment: COMPASS assessment of clinical competence mid and end semester for each placement (100%) and completion of other paperwork requirements (0% tasks barrier tasks) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5053, CSCD5054.
Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled 16 day placement may result in students being withdrawn from their second 16 day placement.
Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit.
Clinical placements are scheduled from January - December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16.
Students attend external speech pathology clinics to consolidate their client skills in areas required for competency as a beginning practitioner in speech pathology.
Textbooks
There are no textbooks for this unit. You need to refer to the following documents:
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD5032 Research Led Practice
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Andy Smidt Session: Semester 2a Classes: 9 weeks of elearning participation weeks 0 to 8 Prerequisites: CSCD5022, CSCD5023, CSCD5025, CSCD5028, CSCD5029, CSCD5031 Assessment: Clinical question with peer critique (10%), two critically appraised papers with peer critiques (20%), one critically appraised topic with peer critique (40%), management paper regarding service modifications (30%) and elearning participation (0% barrier task) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day or On-line
This unit will provide the opportunity for students to apply the skills needed for critical evaluation of literature pertinent to speech pathology practice and the principles underlying evidence-based practice. Students will focus on specific areas of specialised practice. These areas will be chosen to strengthen the student's professional portfolio demonstrating competencies in all required areas.
Textbooks
Hoffmann, Bennett and Del Mar, Evidence-Based practice across the health professions 2nd Edition Churchill Livingstone Elsevier (2013)
CSCD5033 Applied Clinical Research
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Maree Doble Session: Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2b Classes: Online or learning contract Prerequisites: CSCD5022, CSCD5023, CSCD5025, CSCD5028, CSCD5029, CSCD5031 Assessment: project outline (50%) and written project report (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day or On-line
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1a,Semester 1b
Students complete a work based quality improvement project, and document plans, progress and outcomes.
CSCD5053 Clinical Practice 3 - Paediatric
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Elizabeth Bourne Session: Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Clinical Placement block Monday-Friday with on site attendance minimum 3days/week for 8 weeks or equivalent. Additional orientation sessions and debriefing attendance is also required. Prerequisites: CSCD5027, CSCD5028, CSCD5029, CSCD5030, CSCD5031 Assessment: clinical competency assessment (100%), portfolio barrier task (0%), 2x clinical vivas barrier tasks (0%), required paperwork barrier task (0%), CPR certificate barrier task (0%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1b,Semester 2b
Note: This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD5054. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. Clinical placements are scheduled from January-December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16
Students attend a speech pathology clinical placement to consolidate their skills with paediatric clients in areas required for competency as an entry-level practitioner in speech pathology.
Textbooks
There are no textbooks for this unit. You need to refer to the following documents:
CSCD5054 Clinical Practice 3 - Adult
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Elizabeth Bourne Session: Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Clinical Placement block Monday-Friday with on site attendance minimum 3-days per week for 8 weeks or equivalent. Additional orientation sessions and debriefing attendance is also required. Prerequisites: CSCD5027, CSCD5028, CSCD5029, CSCD5030, CSCD5031 Assessment: clinical competency assessment (100%) , portfolio barrier task (0%), 2x clinical vivas barrier tasks (0%), required paperwork barrier task (0%), CPR certificate barrier task (0%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1a,Semester 2a
Note: This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD5053. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. Clinical placements are scheduled from January-December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16
Students attend a speech pathology clinical placement to consolidate their skills with adult clients in areas required for competency as an entry-level practitioner in speech pathology.
Textbooks
There are no textbooks for this unit. You need to refer to the following documents:
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Part-time mode
Year 1
Semester 1
CSCD5018 Core Studies
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Helen Ritchie Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3-hr lecture/week Assumed knowledge: It is assumed students have passed Year 10 equivalent biology and physics. Students may be exposed to preserved human body parts but will not participate in dissection of cadavers. Assessment: case based short answer exam 40 mins (30%), case based short answer mid semester exam 40 mins (30%) and case based short answer final exam 1 hour (40%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: The unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5023 and CSCD5025
This unit aims to provide a basic understanding of the anatomy, physiology, neurophysiology and physics of speech. Students will gain a detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the head and neck as well as functional activities involving swallowing and speech. In addition student will learn the role of physics in sound production. Control of breathing and respiration in normal and pathological condition is also covered in this unit.
Textbooks
Seikel, J.A., King, D.W., & Drumright, D.G. (2010). Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Language and Hearing (4th Ed).Thomson
CSCD5019 Speech Pathology Practice (Introduction)
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Alison Purcell Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x1-hr lecture/week, (weeks 1-13), 1x1hr tutorial/week, (weeks 1-10) Assessment: presentation and flyer (50%), practical language sampling and analysis (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5027
This unit provides an introduction to speech pathology practice. Students will gain an understanding of communication and its components through various theoretical, experiential and practical activities.
CSCD5021 Language 1
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week Assumed knowledge: Understanding of basic linguistics, including grammatical analysis Assessment: assignment (50%) and 2-hr final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5027 Clinical Practice 1
This unit provides theoretical and applied knowledge in child language development and disorders. The nature of child language impairments, the principles and practices for assessment, diagnosis, management planning and treatment, are covered.
Textbooks
Norbury, Courtenay and Paul, Rhea (2012) Language disorders from infancy through adolescence: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and communicating 4th ed., ISBN 9780323071840, xxi, 756 p
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD5024 Language 2
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2hr lecture/week, 1x1hr tutorial/week Assumed knowledge: CSCD5020 and CSCD5021 Assessment: assignment (50%), and 2 hr final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is assumed knowledge for CSCD5028. This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5031.
The theoretical and applied knowledge in language development and disorders will be covered within the areas of the assessment, diagnosis and management of language disorders in children, adolescents, and other specialist populations.
Textbooks
Norbury, Courtenay and Paul, Rhea (2012) Language disorders from infancy through adolescence: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and communicating 4th ed., ISBN 9780323071840, xxi, 756 p
CSCD5025 Specialist Studies 2
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Catherine Madill Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week, 1x1-hr online learning activities/week Prerequisites: CSCD5018 Assumed knowledge: Anatomy of the head and neck, thorax and respiratory system Assessment: 1 hour exam (30%), 2 hour exam (50%) and assignment (20%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5031 and CSCD5032 and CSCD5033
In this unit students learn about assessment, diagnosis and management of voice disorders. This unit of study will enable students to describe, analyse and apply; i) the anatomical, physiological, aerodynamic, biomechanical, acoustic and perceptual principles of vocal function; ii) principles and skills in the assessment and analysis of vocal function; iii) different voice techniques and facilitating vocal change to the voice disordered population; iv) evaluation and management of individuals with a variety of phonatory disorders and v) different voice techniques and facilitating vocal change in the non-disordered population; in relation to themselves, a fellow student and class cases.
Textbooks
Colton RH, Casper JK & Leonard R, Understanding Voice Problems: A Physiological Perspective for Diagnosis and Treatment (4th ed) Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore (2011)
CSCD5026 Professional Development 1
Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Andy Smidt Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2hr lecture/week Assessment: portfolio (20%), report (30%) and assignment (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5030 and CSCD5031
Students explore and discuss professional issues relevant to speech pathology practice and service delivery. Includes study of professional relationships; ethics; management of clients and services; government, political and legal influences; and professional self regulation. This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5030 Professional Development 2 and CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2.
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Year 2
Semester 1
CSCD5020 Articulation and Phonology
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Tricia McCabe Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr lecture/week, 1x1hr observation of treatment/week, 1x1hr masterclass/ week, audiometry practical classes Assumed knowledge: Ability to transcribe normal adult speech in broad phonetic transcription Assessment: phonological processes quiz - (20% barrier task) and group case assignment 10 pages (40%) and case exam (40%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5027
Students will acquire an understanding of normal aspects of articulation and phonological development, the nature of phonological and articulatory impairments in children and techniques for assessment, analysis, diagnosis and intervention including audiological aspects of speech production and perception.
Textbooks
Rvachew, S. & Brosseau-Lapré, F. (2012) Developmental Phonological Disorders: Foundations of Clinical Practice. Plural Publishing, San Diego
CSCD5022 Specialist Studies 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Mark Onslow Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2x2-hr lectures/week, 5x1-hr tutorials/semester Assessment: EBP in stuttering assignment(25%), elearning participation (0%), 1hr mid semester exam (25%), 20 min viva (25%) and 1hr final exam (25%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5027 and CSCD5032 and CSCD5033
This unit examines assessment, diagnosis and management of specialist populations, including fluency and clients with complex communication needs. This unit of study is a prerequisite for enrolment in CSCD5027.
Textbooks
O'Brian, S., Carey, B., Onslow, M., Packman, A., & Cream, A. (2010). The Camperdown Program for Stuttering: Treatment manual. Australian Stuttering Research Centre, downloadable from http://www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/asrc/health_professionals/asrc_download.shtml; Packman, A., Onslow, M., Webber, M., Harrison, E., Lees, S., Bridgman, K., & Carey, B. (2011). The Lidcombe Program of early stuttering intervention treatment Guide. Retrieved from http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/asrc/health_professionals/asrc_download.shtml; Beukelman, D., & Mirenda, P. (2012). Augmentative and alternative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs (3rd ed.) Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD5023 Swallowing and Neurogenics 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Hans Bogaardt Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2x2-hr lecture/week Prerequisites: CSCD5018 Assessment: 1 hr case-based mid semester exam (35%), MBS exam (barrier task) (15%) and 2 hr case based final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5031 and CSCD5032 and CSCD5033
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct clinical assessment and management for clients with speech motor and motor programming disorders such as dysarthria and apraxia as well as assessment and management of feeding and swallowing impairments in adults and children. Students will learn to describe, evaluate and conduct and justify interventions for these populations. A focus on case problem solving will be emphasised to achieve integration of theory and practical skills. This unit of study prepares students to conduct appropriate and evidence based clinical assessment and management for these populations.
Textbooks
Duffy, Joseph R. (2013). Motor speech disorders: substrates, differential diagnosis, and management (3rd ed) Mosby; London
CSCD5027 Clinical Practice 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Jenny Hill Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Block mode or weekly placement, on and off-campus depending on availability Prerequisites: CSCD5019, CSCD5020, CSCD5021, CSCD5022 Assessment: clinical competency assessment (100%) and - orientation (0% barrier task), required paperwork (0% barrier task), case based viva (0% barrier task), portfolio spreadsheet of clients (0% barrier task) and CPR certificate (0% barrier task) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5031, CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053, CSCD5054
Clinical placement to develop clinical competencies related to client assessment and management, communication skills, report writing, case management and professional development. This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2.
Textbooks
There are no textbooks for this unit. You need to refer to the following documents:
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Year 3
Semester 1
CSCD5028 Specialist Studies 3
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Alison Purcell Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week, weeks 1 to 10, 1x1hr tutorial/week, weeks 1 to 10 Assumed knowledge: CSCD5021, CSCD5023, CSCD5024 Assessment: management plan assignment (50%) and case study assignment (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053, CSCD5054
In this unit students will learn about the different varieties of hearing loss and craniofacial abnormalities. Students will understand the impact of these disorders on communication and learn how to investigate and manage these types of communication impairments. The impact of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds for speech pathologists and their clients will also be explored.
Textbooks
Kummer, A./Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and
CSCD5029 Neurogenics 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Emma Power Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2x2-hr lecture/week, weeks 1-10,1x1-hr demonstration/week, weeks 1-10 Assumed knowledge: CSCD5023 Assessment: assignment (50%), final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053 and CSCD5054
In this subject, students will learn about acquired neurogenic language disorders (i.e. aphasia and cognitive-communication disorders) from dominant and non-dominant cerebral lesions (i.e. stroke), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and degenerative diseases (e.g., dementia, primary progressive aphasia). Students will identify and explain the nature of acquired neurogenic language impairments using current theoretical perspectives and develop evidenced-based approaches to assessment and management of these impairments
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD5030 Professional Development 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Maree Doble Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week weeks 1-10 Prerequisites: CSCD5026 Assessment: case study response (50%), project report (50%) and attendance at lectures (0% barrier task) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5053 and CSCD5054
Advanced issues in speech pathology practice including ethics, management of clients and services, government political and legal influences, professional self regulation and recruitment. This unit of study prepares students for evidence based practice research and completion of Quality Improvement projects in future clinical placement.
CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Elizabeth Bourne Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Clinical placement block mode or weekly for 2x16 day off-campus placements depending on availability. Days of attendance at the placement site are organised by the university. Students are expected to undertake all components of this unit of study to their completion and in their entirety. Students are supported with information in off-campus orientation/briefing sessions (barrier) during the semester prior to their attendance at their placements. This is supplemented with an off-campus handbook which is also available on the speech pathology professional placement elearning site. Students are also required to participate in scheduled orientation activities at the placement site (barrier task) Prerequisites: CSCD5023, CSCD5024, CSCD5025, CSCD5026, CSCD5027 Assessment: COMPASS assessment of clinical competence mid and end semester for each placement (100%) and completion of other paperwork requirements (0% tasks barrier tasks) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5053, CSCD5054.
Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled 16 day placement may result in students being withdrawn from their second 16 day placement.
Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit.
Clinical placements are scheduled from January - December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16.
Students attend external speech pathology clinics to consolidate their client skills in areas required for competency as a beginning practitioner in speech pathology.
Textbooks
There are no textbooks for this unit. You need to refer to the following documents:
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Year 4
Semester 1
CSCD5033 Applied Clinical Research
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Maree Doble Session: Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2b Classes: Online or learning contract Prerequisites: CSCD5022, CSCD5023, CSCD5025, CSCD5028, CSCD5029, CSCD5031 Assessment: project outline (50%) and written project report (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day or On-line
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1a,Semester 1b
Students complete a work based quality improvement project, and document plans, progress and outcomes.
CSCD5053 Clinical Practice 3 - Paediatric
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Elizabeth Bourne Session: Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Clinical Placement block Monday-Friday with on site attendance minimum 3days/week for 8 weeks or equivalent. Additional orientation sessions and debriefing attendance is also required. Prerequisites: CSCD5027, CSCD5028, CSCD5029, CSCD5030, CSCD5031 Assessment: clinical competency assessment (100%), portfolio barrier task (0%), 2x clinical vivas barrier tasks (0%), required paperwork barrier task (0%), CPR certificate barrier task (0%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1b,Semester 2b
Note: This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD5054. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. Clinical placements are scheduled from January-December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16
Students attend a speech pathology clinical placement to consolidate their skills with paediatric clients in areas required for competency as an entry-level practitioner in speech pathology.
Textbooks
There are no textbooks for this unit. You need to refer to the following documents:
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD5032 Research Led Practice
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Andy Smidt Session: Semester 2a Classes: 9 weeks of elearning participation weeks 0 to 8 Prerequisites: CSCD5022, CSCD5023, CSCD5025, CSCD5028, CSCD5029, CSCD5031 Assessment: Clinical question with peer critique (10%), two critically appraised papers with peer critiques (20%), one critically appraised topic with peer critique (40%), management paper regarding service modifications (30%) and elearning participation (0% barrier task) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day or On-line
This unit will provide the opportunity for students to apply the skills needed for critical evaluation of literature pertinent to speech pathology practice and the principles underlying evidence-based practice. Students will focus on specific areas of specialised practice. These areas will be chosen to strengthen the student's professional portfolio demonstrating competencies in all required areas.
Textbooks
Hoffmann, Bennett and Del Mar, Evidence-Based practice across the health professions 2nd Edition Churchill Livingstone Elsevier (2013)
CSCD5054 Clinical Practice 3 - Adult
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Elizabeth Bourne Session: Semester 1a,Semester 1b,Semester 2a,Semester 2b Classes: Clinical Placement block Monday-Friday with on site attendance minimum 3-days per week for 8 weeks or equivalent. Additional orientation sessions and debriefing attendance is also required. Prerequisites: CSCD5027, CSCD5028, CSCD5029, CSCD5030, CSCD5031 Assessment: clinical competency assessment (100%) , portfolio barrier task (0%), 2x clinical vivas barrier tasks (0%), required paperwork barrier task (0%), CPR certificate barrier task (0%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1a,Semester 2a
Note: This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD5053. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. Clinical placements are scheduled from January-December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16
Students attend a speech pathology clinical placement to consolidate their skills with adult clients in areas required for competency as an entry-level practitioner in speech pathology.
Textbooks
There are no textbooks for this unit. You need to refer to the following documents:
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS