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In this unit you will commence your study of neurogenic communication conditions in children and adults. You will learn about the aetiology, symptomatology and prognosis of neurogenic communication conditions that result in speech, language and cognitive communication difficulties. You will assess and classify neurogenic communication conditions using holistic decision making. You will apply the principles of evidence-based practice and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework throughout the unit.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: SPCH12003 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Thorax SPCH13004 Communication Goals and Needs Across the School Years SPCH12007 Speech Pathology Work-Integrated Learning 1 SPCH13011 Applied Evidence Based Practice for Speech Pathology
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Offerings For Term 1 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE feedback, lecturer self-reflection
The volume of content across the unit is high.
It is recommended that some foundational content be shifted to SPCH12003 (Functional Anatomy) in the prior term to allow more time to be spent on applied content in SPCH13003.
Feedback from SUTE feedback, lecturer self-reflection
The clear division across categories of neurogenic communication conditions supported learning.
It is recommended that the weekly content schedule continue to reflect a clear division across neurogenic communication conditions.
- Select evidence-based assessments relevant to the given neurogenic communication condition and interpret the results of such assessments
- Analyse and synthesise assessment findings of the presenting neurogenic communication condition to provide a differential diagnosis
- Justify clinical decisions using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework and evidence-based practice
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - In-class Test(s) - 25% | |||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 25% | |||
| 3 - Oral Examination - 50% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||