Overview
In this unit, you will learn about the development of feeding and the progression of swallowing across the lifespan. You will advance your competency in the assessment, analysis, planning and treatment of swallowing and feeding difficulties across the lifespan. You will consider the aetiology, diagnosis and management of swallowing and feeding in the context of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Evidence based practice will provide the foundation for your learning in all stages of diagnosis and management.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-Requisites SPCH13011 Applied Evidence Based Practice for Speech Pathology SPCH12003 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, and Thorax SPCH12007 Speech Pathology Work Integrated Learning 1 SPCH13004 Language, Literacy, and Hearing in School-Aged Children
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Unit Evaluation
Student comments indicated that some video content contained significant gaps, freezing, or delays that affected playback quality.
It is recommended that the unit coordinator perform a quality assurance check to identify any recorded lecture issues such as gaps, freezing, or playback delays.
Feedback from Student Unit Evaluation and Unit Coordinator Reflection
Student feedback and instructor reflection suggested that hands-on learning experiences during tutorials enhance student engagement and support deeper understanding of course content.
It is recommended that tutorials continue to be designed to apply knowledge from lectures in a practical, hands-on manner.