Course handbook
Description
Focuses on normal and disordered swallowing and mealtimes. This course involves assessment and management of feeding/swallowing disorders in infants and children, and adults. Key issues related to assessment and intervention practices are addressed. Clinical assessment and specific intervention techniques are studied in relation to specific dysphagic populations.
Availability2021 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2021
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of normal swallowing across the lifespan and etiological factors involved in impairments of swallowing.
2. Identify and justify appropriate swallowing assessments for children and adults.
3. Analyse and interpret assessment findings.
4. Determine further information needed and referral requirements.
5. Develop and provide justification for intervention plans for children and adults with swallowing disorders.
6. Report on assessment and intervention findings and make recommendations for future management.
Content
Understanding of normal swallowing and feeding development
Anatomy, physiology and neurology of swallowing
Clinical populations with dysphagia across the lifespan, including behavioural issues, transition to solids, reflux, sensory issues, Autism Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, prematurity, enteral feeding and transition from tube feeding to oral intake
Understanding of cultural differences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Working in Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary teams
Clinical and instrumental assessment for infants and children with swallowing disorders
Clinical intervention for children and adults with swallowing disorders
Ethical issues including decision making and person-centred care
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology(Hons) and associated combined degree programs.
Assumed knowledge
It is expected that students have assumed knowledge:
SPTH2101, SPTH2102, SPTH1080, PSYC1010, PSYC1020, HUBS1107, HUBS1403, HUBS1404, SPTH2001, SPTH2002, SPTH2003, SPTH2080
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz (15%)
Written Assignment: Written Assignment (45%)
Formal Examination: Formal Examination - closed book examination (40%)
Contact hours
Callaghan
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 Weeks starting in week 1
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per Week for 4 Weeks
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