This unit provides an introduction to speech pathology clinical practice. Students will explore the range of practice areas for speech pathology and clinical practice through lectures, simulated clinical practice activities in tutorials and actual clinical activities. Students will also learn about the ethical and medico-legal requirements necessary to be a speech pathologist.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Communication Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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CSCD5060 and CSCD5061 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Demonstrated ability in analysing English grammar and transcription of Australian English (linguistics and phonology). Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and physics of speech including knowledge of the anatomy of the head and neck and fundamental concepts of nervous system structure and function. |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Maree Doble, maree.doble@sydney.edu.au |
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