Aphasia and Cognitive Communication disorders PG (11982.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Intensive |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Speech Pathology | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand and critically analyse the outcomes of changes in neuroanatomy and brain function after acquired brain injury;
2. Apply theoretical frameworks to identify the nature of communication impairment in individuals with acquired brain injuries;
3. Select and evaluate speech pathology assessments using a holistic, person/family centred, evidence-based, and culturally responsive approach for adults with complex communication issues after acquired brain injury; and
4. Critically apply holistic, evidence-based, culturally responsive practice, to intervention for adults with acquired language or cognitive communication disorders to optimise functional communication and quality of life.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
Prerequisites
10266 Foundations of Communication Science PGCorequisites
12270 Speech Pathology 2 PG OR 10272 Clinical Speech Pathology 2 PGIncompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | Intensive | Mr Martin Checklin |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | Intensive | Mr Martin Checklin |
Required texts
Required Textbooks:
Whitworth, A., Webster, J., & Howard, D. (2014). A cognitive neuropsychological approach to assessment and intervention in aphasia (2nd Ed). Hove, East Sussex: Psychology Press. https://web.s.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=1a0378cf-9afe-4b72-a997-e227ba369073%40redis&bdata=#AN=685326&db=nlebk
Kimbarow, M. L. (2021). Cognitive Communication Disorders (3rd Edition). San Diego: Plural Publishing. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/canberra/detail.action?docID=5839404 (or Fourth edition is available)
Recommended Textbooks
Helm-Estabrooks, N., Albert, M. L. & Nicholas, M. (2014.) Manual of Aphasia and Aphasia Therapy (3rd Ed.) Austin Texas: Pro-ed.
Lehman Blake, M. (2018). The right hemisphere and disorders of cognition and communication: Theory and clinicalpractice. San Diego, USA: Plural Publishing. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/canberra/detail.action?docID=5589470
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
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Special assessment requirements
Information on extensions and special consideration for assessments can be found in the and .
Supplementary assessment
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Participation requirements
Students are required to attend either face-to-face or online synchronously 80% of the workshops.
To satisfactorily complete this unit, you will need to: 1. Attend and participate in scheduled lectures and tutorials each week. The more you participate, ask questions and engage in the content, the more you will learn with this unit. 2. Engage with the challenge of discussing complex situations. 3. Reflect on your own thinking, learning and reasoning to become aware of your personal preferences,positioning, strength and areas for development. 4. Collaborate with your peers to practice articulating and discussion your application of professional reasoning
Required IT skills
This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
In-unit costs
N/A.
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Work placement, internships or practicums
None
