James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

SL3005 - Voice Impairment

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

Enrolment is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Speech Pathology IHCAP Program and the Bachelor of Speech Pathology Honours Programs.

Students will acquire knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis and management of voice disorders and laryngectomy management. Specifically students will understand: the nature of voice disorders; the effects of these disorders on the ability to perform daily activities; the social and vocational restrictions that are often associated with these voice disorders and the role of the speech pathologist in minimising the occurrence and severity of voice disorders.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:HS2402 AND HS2403 AND RH2002 AND SL2001 AND SL2003 AND SL2004

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect: Ms Louise Brown.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
  • 26 hours professional experience
Assessment:end of semester exam (30%); other exams (20%); assignments (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Students will be required to reach a passing standard in all 3 assessment components.
Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.