Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Speech Pathology Assessment: Standard Tests

• Unit Code

  SPE2205

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Charn Ying NANG

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Description

In this unit students will implement standardised tests for the assessment of speech and language. Students will analyse speech and language function in reference to normative data, associated population statistics and theoretical models, and interpret findings in order to diagnose speech and/or language impairments. Students will develop skills in clinical assessment and comprehensive report preparation through the completion of a clinical practicum.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed SPE1102 and one unit from SPE2210 or SPE2105.

Co-Requisite Rule

Students must be enrolled into Y02

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPE3100

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse standardised test scores of individuals to support diagnosis of speech and language impairment.
2. Apply contemporary research and individual client factors to differentiate between typical and atypical speech and language skills of individuals.
3. Assess the speech and language skills of individuals using speech pathology testing procedures.
4. Work collaboratively to evaluate clinical observations and to develop further assessment plans.

Unit Content

1. Standardised and non-standardised speech and language assessments.
2. Medico-legal issues in documentation of clinical speech pathology practice.
3. Test administration procedures.
4. Interpretation of test scores: Normative data, population statistics and theoretical models.
5. Clinical report writing.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

WIL - Internship, Clinical or Professional placement (on-campus)

Work done in an actual workplace in which the student applies discipline-specific knowledge and skills, supervised by an industry professional at an ECU campus or location.  

Additional Learning Experience Information

The on-campus seminars are highly interactive and are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit and to guide students through the literature. Students participate in learning activities involving group discussion, case studies and role-plays to consolidate their learning. Students will attend a clinical practicum at a metropolitan primary school for a total of approximately 3 full days (one day per week for 3 weeks) during the semester. During the clinical practicum, students will gain experience in administering speech and language assessments, analyse assessment results and prepare clinical reports. Students will further develop their understanding of speech pathology assessment to inform their team work presentation. Students are encouraged to continue their personal and professional development through ePortfolio learning activities and are assessed on their team work capabilities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

Core Reading(s)

• Stein-Rubin, C., & Fabus, R. (2018). A Guide to Clinical assessment and professional report writing in speech-language pathology (2nd ed., pp. 1–81). Thorofare: SLACK Incorporated. Retrieved from http://linker2.worldcat.org/?jHome=https%3A%2F%2Febookcentral.proquest.com%2Flib%2FECU%2Fdetail.action%3FdocID%3D5492836&linktype=best
• Paul, R., Norbury, C., & Gosse, C. (2018). Language disorders from infancy through adolescence : Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and communicating (5th ed., pp. xx, 812). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1019668527

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