The purpose of the online quizzes is to consolidate and challenge your knowledge and understanding of the concepts that underpin the function of the head, neck and thorax. There will be three (3) online quizzes that will be held throughout the term. Collectively, the online quizzes account for 10% of the overall unit mark. This is a must-pass assessment task. When the marks from all three quizzes are added together, the overall score must be a minimum grade of 50% to pass this assessment task.

Online quiz details:

• Available on Thursday of weeks 3, 6 and 10.
• Open from 9am to 9pm.
• You are allowed one (1) attempt at each quiz.
• You will have one (1) hour to complete each quiz.

For online quizzes, your responses are scored according to the following criteria:

• Application of learned content to anatomical, physiological and neurological questions
• Correctness, relevance and completeness of the response to the question asked
  
• Correct spelling and use of anatomical terminology

You will be provided with a clinical case study that describes an individual at two different time points in their life as new health conditions arise. Included with the case study will be a series of questions related to the health conditions and their functional impacts. Impacted systems may include respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation, mastication, and/or swallowing, along with the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply. Questions will require specific identification of impacted structures, explanation of the physiology connecting the impaired structures with the functional symptoms, and reasoning through alternatives and consequences. One final question requires students to upload a video reflection describing how they approached this assessment task and any changes in their clinical reasoning approach they would like to make to improve their future clinical practice.

This assessment requires application of your learning from Week 1 through to Week 8.

There are six (6) anatomy-based questions, six (6) physiology/reasoning-based questions, and one (1) reflection question which will be evaluated as follows:

1. Each anatomy-based question is scored according to the following criteria:

• Accuracy, relevance, clarity and completeness of the written response;
• Accuracy, relevance, and completeness of diagrams/images;
• Match between written response and diagrams/images.

Performance across the anatomy-based questions is converted to a grade out of 35.

2. Each physiology/reasoning-based question is scored according to the following criteria:

• Accuracy, relevance, clarity and completeness of the written response;
• Accuracy and clarity in linking anatomical structures to associated physiological functions;
• Accuracy and clarity in reasoning through the relationship between anatomy/physiology and functional speech pathology signs and symptoms.

Performance across the physiology/reasoning-based questions is converted to a grade out of 45.

3. The video reflection is scored according to the following criteria:

• Clarity of description of clinical reasoning approach used for the assessment task;
• Clarity and accuracy of strengths and limitations of the reasoning approach, supported with evidence from the assessment task;
• Accuracy and feasibility of future reasoning approach recommendations.

Performance on the video reflection is converted to a grade out of 10.

4. Writing style (including accurate spelling and use of anatomy terminology) and use of APA-7 formatting and referencing conventions are marked across all 12 questions. Performance on this criterion is converted to a grade out of 10.

This is a must-pass assessment task. You must obtain a minimum grade of 50% to pass. Therefore, you must achieve at least a score of 50/100 to pass this task. A detailed rubric will be provided on the Moodle site.

In the clinical context, speech pathologists are expected to have in-depth knowledge and understanding of anatomical structures and their function in the head, neck and thorax. In a university simulation setting you will take part in practical learning activities with anatomical models, bones and real plastinated human bodies to develop detailed knowledge of these structures.

In this practical assessment you will

• Identify anatomical structures of the head, neck and thorax.
• Describe different physiological mechanisms relevant to swallowing and speech therapy.
• Identify and/or describe individual variations of the human body in relation to the head, neck and thorax.
• Explain how anatomy and physiology are interrelated.

The practical assessment is worth 40% of your overall mark for the unit. It consists of 15-20 stations set up around the laboratory, each with specimens including models, bones and plastinates where structures will be clearly labelled. At each station, there will be a station identifier that lists the questions. You will also have an answer sheet on which to write your answers with the questions listed for each station. You will be assessed on identification of, or stating the function of labelled structures and associated parts including muscles, bones, joints, nerves, blood vessels, viscera and supporting structures in the head, neck and thorax. Students are responsible for all content covered in class for the entire term, that is visible on the specimens in the anatomy laboratory, with particular emphasis placed on the practical activities.

There will be one (1) student at each station at a time. After a set period of time, you will rotate to the next station and repeat this process until you have been to all stations. You will be given an answer sheet on which to write your answers. This assessment is closed book so the only things you will be allowed to have with you in the laboratory are pens (blue or black ink only), your answer sheet and photo ID (e.g., student ID or driver's license). Duration of this assessment will be announced via Moodle.

You must achieve a grade of 50% to pass this assessment.

For the practical assessment, your responses are scored according to the following criteria:

• Correctness, relevance and completeness of the response to the question asked.
• Correct spelling and use of anatomical and physiological terminology.