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CSCD5062: Voice and Resonance
2026 unit information
This unit of study enables students to describe, analyse and apply their understanding of: i) Anatomy and physiology of the laryngeal, articulatory, respiratory, and neurological systems; ii) Evidence-based practice to outline person, family, or community-centred assessment, planning and intervention or service response; iii) Principles of motor learning to facilitate change for individuals with a variety of voice and resonance disorders.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Communication Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Anatomy and physiology of the phonatory, articulation and resonance systems within the head and neck. |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Function and Communication: Describe voice and resonance function according to anatomical, physiological, acoustic, and perceptual characteristics
- LO2. Assessment and Differential Diagnosis: Utilise evidence-base practice and the ICF model, appropriate to select and interpret assessment tasks as well as communicate findings effectively (verbally & written) using the ISBAR framework
- LO3. Professional and Ethical Practice: Identify the unique needs of diverse populations, including professional and non-professional voice users, adapting communication and service delivery to cultural, social, and individual contexts
- LO4. Intervention planning and Implementation: Develop intervention plans Incorporating SMART goals and outcome measures as well as evidence based vocal techniques to facilitate awareness or change in voice production using motor learning principles
- LO5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Identify and describe the role of other health professionals (e.g. ENTs, psychologists, GPs) in assessment and intervention planning as well as adapt your communication to suit varied audiences including patients, caregivers and interdisciplinary teams
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