The purpose of the online quizzes is to consolidate and challenge your knowledge and understanding of the concepts that underpin the function of the head, neck and thorax. There will be three (3) online quizzes that will be held throughout the term. Collectively, the online quizzes account for 20% of the overall unit mark. This is a must-pass assessment task. When the marks from all three quizzes are added together, the overall score must be a minimum grade of 50% to pass this assessment task.

Online quiz details:

• Available on Thursday of weeks 3, 6 and 10.
• Open from Thursday 9am to Friday 9am.
• You are allowed one (1) attempt at each quiz.
• You will have one (1) hour to complete each quiz.

For online quizzes, your responses are scored according to the following criteria:

1. Application of learned content to anatomical, physiological and neurological questions.
2. Correctness, relevance and completeness of the response to the question asked.
3. Correct spelling and use of anatomical terminology.

You will be provided with a clinical case study that describes an individual at two different time points in their life as new health conditions arise. Included with the case study will be a series of questions related to the health conditions and their functional impacts. Impacted systems may include respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation, mastication, and/or swallowing, along with the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply. Questions will require specific identification of impacted structures, explanation of the physiology connecting the impaired structures with the functional symptoms, and reasoning through alternatives and consequences. One final question requires students to upload a video reflection describing how they approached this assessment task and any changes in their clinical reasoning approach they would like to make to improve their future clinical practice.

This assessment requires application of your learning from Week 1 through to Week 8.

For this assessment, students will be provided with a specific clinical case study and be required to answer a mixture of physiology/reasoning-based questions, and a reflection question. 

Each of the physiology/reasoning-based questions will be assessed according to the following types of criteria, but not limited to this:

• Accuracy, relevance, clarity and completeness of the written response;
• Accuracy and clarity in linking anatomical structures to associated physiological functions;
• Accuracy and clarity in reasoning through the relationship between anatomy/physiology and functional speech pathology signs and symptoms.

The video reflection is scored according to the following criteria:

• Clarity of description of clinical reasoning approach used for the assessment task;
• Clarity and accuracy of strengths and limitations of the reasoning approach, supported with evidence from the assessment task;
• Accuracy and feasibility of future reasoning approach recommendations.

Writing style (including accurate spelling and use of anatomy terminology) and use of APA-7 formatting and referencing conventions will also be assessed.

A full task description outlining the assessment and a detailed rubric will be provided on the Moodle site in the Assessment tile. 

In the clinical context, speech pathologists are expected to have in-depth knowledge and understanding of anatomical structures and their function in the head, neck and thorax. In a university simulation setting you will take part in practical learning activities with anatomical models and bones to develop detailed knowledge of these structures.

In this practical assessment you will:

• Identify anatomical structures of the head, neck and thorax.
• Describe different physiological mechanisms relevant to swallowing and speech therapy.
• Identify and/or describe individual variations of the human body in relation to the head, neck and thorax.
• Explain how anatomy and physiology are interrelated.

The practical assessment is worth 40% of your overall mark for the unit. It consists of 15-20 stations set up around the laboratory, each with specimens including models and bones where structures will be clearly labelled. At each station, there will be a station identifier that lists the questions. You will also have an answer sheet on which to write your answers with the questions listed for each station. You will be assessed on identification of, or stating the function of labelled structures and associated parts including muscles, bones, joints, nerves, blood vessels, viscera and supporting structures in the head, neck and thorax. Students are responsible for learning all content covered in class for the entire term, that is visible on the specimens in the anatomy laboratory, with particular emphasis placed on the practical activities.

There will be one (1) student at each station at a time. After a set period of time, you will rotate to the next station and repeat this process until you have been to all stations. You will be given an answer sheet on which to write your answers. This assessment is closed book so the only things you will be allowed to have with you in the laboratory are pens (blue or black ink only), your answer sheet and photo ID (e.g., student ID or driver's license).

After completion of the assessment using the anatomical models, students will take a short break and then return to the assessment room to complete a short written response to a variety of questions relating to content covered in class during the term, with a particular emphasis placed on the practical activities. 

The location and times for this assessment will be announced via Moodle.

For the practical assessment, your responses are scored according to the following criteria:

• Correctness, relevance and completeness of the response to the question asked.
• Correct spelling and use of anatomical and physiological terminology.