Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 1

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2025/20

Institute / School :

Institute of Health and Wellbeing

Unit Title:

Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 1

Unit ID:

HEASP1011

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(HEASP5011 and NHPBM1031)

ASCED:

061707

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This first anatomy and physiology unit is taught as an interdisciplinary unit, providing a firm grounding in the knowledge and skills required for optimal collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. This unit will introduce the principles of human body structure and function as relevant for students of Speech Pathology. This includes an introduction to cells and tissues, the nervous system and the function and relationships of bone muscle and joints. A detailed study of gross anatomical structure and functional anatomy relevant to communication sciences and disorders. It provides a solid foundation in how anatomy and physiology relate to the speech, language and hearing systems. An integrated understanding of the human body will be achieved with practical sessions, including the study of human cadaveric material and functional and clinical case-studies to facilitate the integration of material and the correlation of structure to function. This unit may be co-taught with NHPBM 1031. Students must submit all assessment tasks and achieve a minimum final grade of 50% to pass this unit.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1.	Identify and describe the structure (Anatomy) and function (physiology) of the musculo-skeletal and nervous systems

K2.	Identify and describe the structure of the neck, vertebral column and upper limbs

K3.	Discuss the relationship between the organisational levels of the human body from the cellular to the organ level of communication systems.

Skills:

S1.	Relate the concept of homeostasis to physiological processes

S2.	Apply underlying physiological principles to the care of a client in a practical scenario

S3.	Collate and evaluate clinical data relevant to the functioning of various body systems with a focus on communication systems and swallowing.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Critically apply anatomical and physiological knowledge to a human bioscience discipline.

A2.	Evaluate cranial nerve function to predict impairment related to speech, hearing and swallowing

Unit Content:

This may include:
•General Cells, tissues, organs organisation of human body Musculo-skeletal anatomy and physiology, bones, joints ligaments of skull Anatomy and physiology of the head and neck Neuroanatomy and physiology Vertebral column and spinal cord
•Speech Pathology Specific Relevant anatomical terminology Embryology of the head and neck General embryonic development Development of the structures for speech, hearing and swallowing Introduction to atypical embryonic development (e.g. cleft lip and palate) Musculoskeletal anatomy of the head and neck\ Anatomy of the skull Muscles of mastication and muscles of facial expression Muscles of the tongue, infra and suprahyoid Larynx: framework, muscles, membranes and ligaments Muscles of the pharynx and soft palate Nerve and blood supply of the head, neck, and thorax Review of the Nervous System related to speech pathology practice Overview of the nervous system The brain The spinal cord Blood supply of the CNS Cranial nerves and their importance to speech, swallowing and hearing

Graduate Attributes:

Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.

FED TASK and descriptor		Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit
FED TASK and descriptor		Level
FEDTASK 1 Interpersonal	Students will demonstrate high-level skills to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups Students will be required to display (in person and/or online) high-level skills in-person and/or online in: • Effective verbal and non-verbal communication via a range of synchronous and asynchronous methods • Active listening for meaning and influencing • High-level empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating extended conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams	1 - Yes
FEDTASK 2 Leadership	Students will demonstrate the ability to apply leadership skills and behaviours Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating, contributing to, and enabling collegial environments • Showing self-awareness and the ability to self-reflect for personal growth • Inspiring and enabling others • Making informed and evidence-based decisions through consultation with others • Displaying initiative and ability to solve problems	1 - Yes
FEDTASK 3 Critical Thinking and Creativity	Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments, using their imagination to create new ideas Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically on complex problems • Synthesising, evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Proposing alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts through deep inquiry • Proposing creative solutions in problem solving	1 - Yes
FEDTASK 4 Digital Literacy	Students will demonstrate the ability to work proficiently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks Students will be required to display high-level skills in: • Finding, accessing, collating, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and appropriately and securely sharing complex digital information at a high-level • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Using digital tools appropriately to conduct research • Contributing proficiently to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and utilising digital learning opportunities	1 - Yes
FEDTASK 5 Sustainable and Ethical Mindset	Students will demonstrate the ability to think ethically and sustainably. Students will be required to display skills in: • The responsible conduct of research • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in multiple global economic environmental and societal contexts • Demonstrating commitment to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Generating research solutions which are sustainable,ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable • Extending lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Demonstrate extended actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life.	1 - Yes

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting	Professional Standards
1.	K1, K2, K3, S1, S2	Lesson content delivered with a focus on physiology and student-directed learning tasks using multimedia approaches	Online quizzes	5-15%
2.	K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3	Lesson content delivered with a focus on anatomy and student-directed learning tasks using multimedia approaches	Online quizzes	10-30%
3.	K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3	Lesson content delivered with a focus on laboratory tasks and student-directed learning tasks using multimedia approaches	OSCE/Practical Examination	20-40%
4.	K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2	Lesson content delivered - Blended learning covering all learning outcomes.	Theoretical Written Examination	30-50%
5.	K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2	Attendance at intensives	Intensive day	0%

Adopted Reference Style:

APA ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency