SPCH13012 - Voice Across the Lifespan

General Information

Unit Synopsis

In this unit you will advance your knowledge in the aetiology, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and management of voice for children and adults. The use of interprofessional practice will be emphasised and you will explore evidence-based practice in the diagnosis and management of voice. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health framework and current research evidence will provide context and structure to assist you in assessment, prevention, and management planning.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 3
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-Requisites
  • ALLH12006 Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals
  • SPCH12003 Functional Anatomy of the Head, Neck, and Thorax
  • SPCH12007 Speech Pathology Work Integrated Learning 2
  • SPCH13004 Communication Goals and Needs Across the School Years

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2024

Term 1 - 2024 Profile
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2025 Profile
Rockhampton

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).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 50%
2. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) 50%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 28.57% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 100% response rate.

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.

Source: Student evaluations
Feedback
Students enjoyed the real-life case studies provided by the lecturer in classes.
Recommendation
It is recommended that real-life case studies continue to be presented to students to optimise their engagement with the unit and understanding of voice disorders.
Action Taken
Case studies continued to be utilised throughout the unit and in assessments.
Source: Student evaluations and unit coordinator reflection
Feedback
Recorded lectures and online activities should be posted at least 1 week prior to tutorial.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the unit coordinator ensure all recorded lectures and online activities are available at least 1 week prior to tutorial.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Student evaluations
Feedback
Unit requirements were not clear.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the unit coordinator review the flow of content across the unit together with the task descriptions and rubrics for assessments and identify any areas where clarity could be further improved.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Unit coordinator reflection
Feedback
Assessments tapped into important skills for clinical practice.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the format and knowledge/skill requirements of both assessments be retained to support practical application on placement and in the workforce.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the vocal mechanism and the multifactorial elements impacting voice production in children and adults
  2. Conduct a holistic assessment to differentially diagnose voice conditions in children and adults
  3. Analyse and synthesise assessment data to create a holistic prevention and management plan for various voice conditions
  4. Justify your clinical decisions using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework and current evidence based practice



Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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1 - Written Assessment • • •
2 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) • • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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1 - Communication • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • • •
4 - Information Literacy • •
5 - Team Work • • •
6 - Information Technology Competence • • •
7 - Cross Cultural Competence • • •
8 - Ethical practice • • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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