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<p>This first anatomy and physiology unit is taught as an interdisciplinary unit, providing a firm grounding in the knowledge and skills required for optimal collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. This unit will introduce the principles of human body structure and function as relevant for students of Speech Pathology. This includes an introduction to cells and tissues, the nervous system and the function and relationships of bone muscle and joints. A detailed study of gross anatomical structure and functional anatomy relevant to communication sciences and disorders. It provides a solid foundation in how anatomy and physiology relate to the speech, language and hearing systems. An integrated understanding of the human body will be achieved with practical sessions, including the study of human cadaveric material and functional and clinical case-studies to facilitate the integration of material and the correlation of structure to function. This unit may be co-taught with NHPBM 1031. Students must submit all assessment tasks in order to be eligible to pass unit (hurdle) and achieve a minimum final grade of 50% to pass this unit.</p>
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<p>This may include:</p><p> •General Cells, tissues, organs organisation of human body Musculo-skeletal anatomy and physiology, bones, joints ligaments of skull Anatomy and physiology of the head and neck Neuroanatomy and physiology Vertebral column and spinal cord </p><p> •Speech Pathology Specific Relevant anatomical terminology Embryology of the head and neck General embryonic development Development of the structures for speech, hearing and swallowing Introduction to atypical embryonic development (e.g. cleft lip and palate) Musculoskeletal anatomy of the head and neck\\ Anatomy of the skull Muscles of mastication and muscles of facial expression Muscles of the tongue, infra and suprahyoid Larynx: framework, muscles, membranes and ligaments Muscles of the pharynx and soft palate Nerve and blood supply of the head, neck, and thorax Review of the Nervous System related to speech pathology practice Overview of the nervous system The brain The spinal cord Blood supply of the CNS Cranial nerves and their importance to speech, swallowing and hearing.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This first anatomy and physiology unit is taught as an interdisciplinary unit, providing a firm grounding in the knowledge and skills required for optimal collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. This unit will introduce the principles of human body structure and function as relevant for students of Speech Pathology. This includes an introduction to cells and tissues, the nervous system and the function and relationships of bone muscle and joints. A detailed study of gross anatomical structure and functional anatomy relevant to communication sciences and disorders. It provides a solid foundation in how anatomy and physiology relate to the speech, language and hearing systems. An integrated understanding of the human body will be achieved with practical sessions, including the study of human cadaveric material and functional and clinical case-studies to facilitate the integration of material and the correlation of structure to function. This unit may be co-taught with NHPBM 1031. Students must submit all assessment tasks in order to be eligible to pass unit (hurdle) and achieve a minimum final grade of 50% to pass this unit.</p>
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<p>This may include:</p><p> •General Cells, tissues, organs organisation of human body Musculo-skeletal anatomy and physiology, bones, joints ligaments of skull Anatomy and physiology of the head and neck Neuroanatomy and physiology Vertebral column and spinal cord </p><p> •Speech Pathology Specific Relevant anatomical terminology Embryology of the head and neck General embryonic development Development of the structures for speech, hearing and swallowing Introduction to atypical embryonic development (e.g. cleft lip and palate) Musculoskeletal anatomy of the head and neck\\ Anatomy of the skull Muscles of mastication and muscles of facial expression Muscles of the tongue, infra and suprahyoid Larynx: framework, muscles, membranes and ligaments Muscles of the pharynx and soft palate Nerve and blood supply of the head, neck, and thorax Review of the Nervous System related to speech pathology practice Overview of the nervous system The brain The spinal cord Blood supply of the CNS Cranial nerves and their importance to speech, swallowing and hearing.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Speech Pathology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061707 - Speech Pathology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasp1011">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEASP5011" target="_blank">HEASP5011</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPBM1031" target="_blank">NHPBM1031</a>"</p>
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe the anatomical structures and explain the functions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, emphasising the head, neck, temporomandibular joint, vertebral column and upper limb. </p>
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<p>Explain relationships across organisational levels from cell to organ within communication systems, and apply the concept of homeostasis to selected physiological processes. </p>
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<p>Apply anatomical and physiological principles to speech‑pathology case scenarios and interpret findings to inform basic client care. </p>
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<p>Collate and evaluate clinical data on body system function in communication and swallowing contexts.</p>
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<p>Evaluate cranial nerve function to predict impairments affecting speech, hearing and swallowing</p>
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<p>Lesson content delivered with a focus on physiology, anatomy and student-directed learning tasks using multimedia approaches</p>
<p>Online quizzes</p>
<p>5-30% (Hurdle)</p>
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<p>Lesson content delivered with a focus on laboratory tasks and student-directed learning tasks using multimedia approaches</p>
<p>OSCE/Practical Examination</p>
<p>20-40% (Hurdle)</p>
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<p>Lesson content delivered - Blended learning covering all learning outcomes.</p>
<p>Theoretical Written Examination</p>
<p>30-50% (Hurdle)</p>
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<p>Mandatory attendance at intensive practical laboratories (100%)</p>
<p>Intensive day</p>
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<p>80% minimum mandatory attendance at all scheduled classes</p>
<p>Attendance record </p>
<p>0% (Hurdle)</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
Students will demonstrate high-level skills to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups Students will be required to display (in person and/or online) high-level skills in-person and/or online in: Effective verbal and non-verbal communication via a range of synchronous and asynchronous methods Active listening for meaning and influencing High-level empathy for others Negotiating and demonstrating extended conflict resolution skills Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams
FedTASK 2: Leadership
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply leadership skills and behaviours Students will be required to display skills in: Creating, contributing to, and enabling collegial environments Showing self-awareness and the ability to self-reflect for personal growth Inspiring and enabling others Making informed and evidence-based decisions through consultation with others Displaying initiative and ability to solve problems
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments, using their imagination to create new ideas Students will be required to display skills in: Reflecting critically on complex problems Synthesising, evaluating ideas, concepts and information Proposing alternative perspectives to refine ideas Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts through deep inquiry Proposing creative solutions in problem solving
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
Students will demonstrate the ability to work proficiently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks Students will be required to display high-level skills in: Finding, accessing, collating, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and appropriately and securely sharing complex digital information at a high-level Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media Using digital tools appropriately to conduct research Contributing proficiently to digital teams and working groups Participating in and utilising digital learning opportunities
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
Students will demonstrate the ability to think ethically and sustainably. Students will be required to display skills in: The responsible conduct of research Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in multiple global economic environmental and societal contexts Demonstrating commitment to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen Generating research solutions which are sustainable,ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable Extending lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others Demonstrate extended actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Speech Pathology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061707 - Speech Pathology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heasp1011">View unit fees</a>
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