James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

SL5201 - Advanced Practice in Adult Speech Pathology

This subject is available to students who are enrolled in the Speech Pathology major of the Master of Rehabilitation, Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation, or Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation; or the Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice. Completion of this subject may be used as evidence to support an application for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia, however students are advised to discuss suitability with Speech Pathology Australia.

Subject Description

This subject will extend theoretical knowledge concerning the diagnosis and management of adults with complex communication disorders. The locus of complexity may lie with the nature of the impairment, the context of the adult's circumstances or the nature of the service delivery framework. Emphasis will be on application of evidence-based practice to client management in health, disability, care or other contexts to optimize functional communication and quality of life. The subject will explore how evidence from a range of contexts applies to rural, remote, tropical and Indigenous communities. The subject will require self directed work and will be supported by written, oral and visual teaching materials and videoconferencing.

Learning Outcomes

• effectively communicate about complex cases with peers at an advanced level
• critically appraise current evidence at an advanced level for the diagnosis, management and evaluation of adults with complex communication disorders
• formulate speech pathology assessments and interventions for adult clients with complex communication disorders using advanced clinical reasoning skills and applying current evidence
• measure and critique the outcomes of interventions for adult clients with complex communication disorders, particularly in a rural remote, tropical and indigenous context at an advanced level

Subject Assessment

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (25%) - Individual
• Written > Case report 1 - (50%) - Individual
• Participation > Online participation - (25%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; pass every assessment item.

Assumed Knowledge:  Knowledge and skills commensurate with completion of speech pathology undergraduate degree study

Availabilities