This unit provides an introduction to speech pathology practice. Students will explore practice with different communication and swallowing needs through lectures, simulated practice activities in tutorials and actual workplace activities. Students will also learn about the ethical and lawful practice provided in a culturally safe and responsive way as a speech pathologist.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Communication Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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CSCD5060 and CSCD5061 and CSCD5062 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Demonstrated ability in analysing English grammar and transcription of Australian English (linguistics and phonology). Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and physics of speech including knowledge of the anatomy of the head and neck and fundamental concepts of nervous system structure and function |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Rachael Rietdijk, rachael.rietdijk@sydney.edu.au |
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