REHA 3040 Swallowing Assessment and Management

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401305

Coordinator Leigha Dark Opens in new window

Description The unit addresses normal and disordered swallowing at mealtimes. It focuses on the assessment and management of feeding and swallowing disorders in infants, children and adults and addresses assessment and intervention practices. Clinical assessment and specific intervention techniques are studied in relation to specific dysphagic populations.

School Health Sciences

Discipline Speech Pathology

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Assessment

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Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Case Study 2,000 words 30 N Individual
Practical Viva 20 minutes 30 N Individual
Written Exam 2 hours 40 N Individual

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