Course coordinator
Associate Professor Anthony Angwin
Course overview
- Study period
- Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course focuses on general ageing and how common health conditions can impact on communication and swallowing abilities. The course facilitates the development of assessment and management skills for the older client presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
SPCH7122
Restrictions
MSpPathSt students only
Course contact
Tutor
Associate Professor Anthony Angwin
Course staff
Tutor
Dr Brooke-Mai Whelan
Dr Rebecca Packer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please see the SPCH7231 Blackboard site for further information about the course schedule and overview of learning activities.
Aims and outcomes
The focus of this course is on older adults and the impact common age-related health conditions have on communication and swallowing abilities. Through online learning resources and weekly tutorials, students will develop skills in monitoring and evaluating the progress of person- and family-centred goals for communication and/or swallowing disorders and in modifying interventions in line with these needs. Students will engage in authentic case-based learning activities where they will continue to develop their clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice to assess, differentially diagnose and devise person- and family-centred speech pathology management plans for older clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders. In this course, students will gain understanding of the role of interprofessional teams in the overall management of older adults presenting with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
Students will independently engage with online learning resources before the weekly tutorials. In tutorials, authentic learning experiences with peers and teaching staff are provided. During tutorials, students will actively participate in independent, small group and large group inquiry-based learning activities. Although this flipped approach to learning provides students with more flexibility, the associated workload is similar to that of a traditional course.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the impact of common age-related health conditions on communication and swallowing abilities in older adults.
LO2.
Design and evaluate person- and family-centred speech pathology goals and management plans for older clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders
LO3.
Explain the role of interprofessional teams in the overall management of older adults presenting with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
LO4.
Apply clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to assess and differentially diagnose communication and/or swallowing disorders in older adults.
LO5.
Apply the principles of interprofessional practice specific to the educational context.
LO6.
Understand and apply the principles of culturally responsive practice to manage communication and swallowing disorders in older adults.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
Oral Presentation
|
20% |
17/12/2024 12:00 pm |
| Examination |
In-semester examination
|
40% |
14/01/2025
The exam will be held during class time. |
| Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation |
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)
|
40% Must Pass |
5/02/2025
The OSCE will be scheduled during the exam period on Wednesday, 5th February 2025. A specific roster for the OSCE will be released in week 8 of semester. |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Oral Presentation
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
17/12/2024 12:00 pm
Task description
For this assessment, students will be required to prepare and record an 'in-service' presentation to educate a hypothetical nursing team about primary progressive aphasia.
The video presentation will address the following 3 (three) key points:
- What is Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), including how it differs from other types of aphasia or dementia.
- The subtypes and communication profiles of PPA, to help nurses understand what to expect and how communication difficulties might impact care for, and interactions with, patients with PPA.
- What role speech pathologists play in supporting communication for people with PPA and their families.
The presentation must be 4-5 minutes in length and include 3 PowerPoint slides relating to the 3 (three) key points indicated above. In addition to the 3 slides, students may include 1 additional slide as a title slide and 1 additional slide with references. Students must also submit the script for their presentation via TurnItIn. Further information and marking criteria will be provided on Blackboard.
Submission guidelines
The 'in-service' presentation and script will be submitted through the SPCH7231 eLearning Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
In-semester examination
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
14/01/2025
The exam will be held during class time.
Task description
This examination will be an in-person on-campus School based In-semester examination. The exam will include both short answer and case-based questions and may cover all content included from weeks 1-6 of summer semester.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Please select "In-semester" exam when submitting the deferred exam request.
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 40% Must Pass
- Due date
5/02/2025
The OSCE will be scheduled during the exam period on Wednesday, 5th February 2025. A specific roster for the OSCE will be released in week 8 of semester.
Task description
In this assessment, students will need to complete two (2) separate sessions with an adult client (i.e., a standardised patient) within a hospital context (i.e., within the simulation ward in the therapies building). Students will be required to interpret provided case information and demonstrate assessment and/or intervention skills to support the client's communication/swallowing needs. A preparatory workshop will be provided during semester on Wednesday, 8th January 2025.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment to pass SPCH7231 overall.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Please select "In-semester" exam when submitting the deferred exam request.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the ‘must pass’ assessment items. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 - 64% and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 - 74% and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 - 84% and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 - 100% and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
Additional course grading information
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
This course contains MUST PASS assessment items. You must pass these items in order to pass the course overall (i.e., even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher the individual MUST PASS assessment items must have been passed.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Items
A resit or resubmission of assessment items is not available for this course.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted through Blackboardﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to your student e-mail account. Please ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted through Turnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receipt from yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Not scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
Online Self-Directed Learning Content (Self-directed Learning) A series of online recordings and other content will provide information pertaining to the course. |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 8 |
Tutorial |
Weekly On-Campus Tutorials (Tutorial Series) The tutorials will be conducted from weeks 1-8 of the semester and will incorporate inquiry-based learning and small group discussion to explore further and apply principles learned in the online content. Tutorials have been designed for experiential learning and therefore, students are expected to attend and participate in all tutorials. It is essential that students prepare for weekly tutorials by reviewing the online content and associated preparation activities. As students will be working in small groups during this learning activity, tutorials will not be recorded. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: