Case Studies in Speech Pathology

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2026/20

Institute / School :

Institute of Health and Wellbeing

Unit Title:

Case Studies in Speech Pathology

Unit ID:

HEASP2022

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

(HEASP2012)

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(HEASP5024)

ASCED:

061707

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

In this unit, students will consolidate and extend learning through the use of case studies. With the support of lectures and workshops, students will explore assessment, analysis, interpretation, planning, and implementation of intervention of various speech pathology related conditions. Inquiry-based learning is a student-centred learning approach that promotes self-directed independent and interdependent lifelong learning.

Students will have the opportunity to work through a vast range of practice areas in both developmental and acquired conditions. Students will be required to draw on their various knowledge bases, evaluate, integrate, and reason in order to provide evidence based, client centred assessment and intervention. Students will also have to consider the social model of health, as well as cultural, moral, ethical, legal, occupational, social/emotional and/or service delivery challenges. The case studies and exam will provide a platform for reflection, discussion, problem solving and decision making.

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 clinical and theoretical gaps in knowledge, and establish a plan to improve current knowledge base about a case.

K2.	Apply evidence based methods for differentially diagnosing, planning and implementing intervention

Skills:

S1.	Integrate knowledge acquired from a variety of sources to make decisions about client care

S2.	Work collaboratively with other students to apply clinical reasoning to case problem-solving

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Demonstrate knowledge of the Speech Pathology Professional Standards.

A2.	Demonstrate the role of a speech pathologist in a range of settings and how working in a multidisciplinary team may improve client outcomes for particular cases.

Unit Content:

Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia (2020), Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018), National Quality and Safeguarding Framework (NQSF, 2018), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-2019) and National Aged Care Quality Standards (2019) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.

Topics may include:

Practice Areas in communication and swallowing
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards
Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics Evidence-Based Practice
International Classification of Disability, Functioning and Health
Culturally responsive service provision
Awareness of the influence of culture, cultural practices, and the importance of cultural safety when engaging with individuals, families, and communities
Investigation of complexity in clinical context, taking into consideration medical diagnoses speech pathology and other co-occurring diagnoses and environmental factors (e.g. family situation, resources, educational, social or physical environmental factors)
Consideration of ethical issues related to clients with complexity and their families (e.g. vulnerable children, end of life/palliative care, advocacy and self-advocacy)

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2	Case Study	Group Presentation	20-30%
2.	K1, S1, A1, A2	Reflective learning	Individual written assignment	30-40%
3.	K1, K2, S1, A1, A2	Examination of unit material and conternt using MCQ and short answers	Written Examination	40-60%
4.	K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2	Attendance at Active Learning Sessions	80% Attendance at Active Learning Sessions (Problem Based Learning)	Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Hurdle
5.	K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2	Attendance at Intensive Day	Attandance at Active Learning Session (Intensive Day)	Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Hurdle

Adopted Reference Style:

APA ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency