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SPE2106 | Treatment Principles | ||
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
SPE2104 | Analysis of Sensorimotor Systems | ||
SPE2105 | Clinical Decision Support Systems: Activity, Participation and Contextual Factors | ||
Description: | |||
This unit introduces students to the principles underlying intervention in speech pathology across the different domains of the World Health Organisation (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework (ICF). It considers treatment at the level of impairment, activity/participation and environment, including approaches to management of psychosocial issues encountered by individuals with communication and swallowing disorders and their families. Collaborative goal-setting and client/family-centred frameworks will be a focus and students will explore different modes of treatment delivery, including through groups, teams and interprofessionally, in a variety of social and geographical settings. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
Y02 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2014 VET: 5/14/2014