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SPE2104 Analysis of Sensorimotor Systems
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function
SCH1143 Systems Physiology
 
Description:

In this unit students will study the normal structure, function and innervation of the respiratory, phonatory, speech production and hearing systems. Students will learn to use acoustic analysis, videofluoroscopic imaging, and the instruments used to assess speech and swallowing disorders, and hearing loss in clients from a diverse range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Classification of characteristic patterns of measurement associated with speech, swallowing and hearing pathologies will be conducted. Assessment results will be analysed and reports will be produced within the context of current literature and the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Issues regarding safety and care while conducting assessment procedures will be discussed.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Y02Bachelor of Speech Pathology
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012