Optimising Speech and Fluency unit (CXA765)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit extends your knowledge and application of theoretical models and practice frameworks to understand, identify and respond to speech and fluency needs of individuals and/or communities. The unit adopts a case-based and lifespan focus, and you will develop skills related to the description, analysis and interpretation, evidence-based assessment, differential diagnosis, and application of intervention principles to optimise speech and fluency. There is a focus on the application of research methodology, including single case experimental design, and ethical principles, to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention in practice contexts.

Summary

Unit name	Optimising Speech and Fluency
Unit code	CXA765
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Samuel Calder
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Synthesise relevant theories, models, and practice frameworks to understand and identify speech and fluency needs of individuals and/or communities.
• Formulate and implement holistic, evidence-based, and culturally responsive assessment plans to understand speech and fluency needs of individuals and communities.
• Evaluate information from a wide range of sources to understand, diagnose, and describe speech, and fluency needs of individuals and communities.
• Justify and deliver holistic, evidence-based, culturally safe and responsive intervention or service response plans to optimise speech and fluency.
• Apply knowledge and ethical principles in health research methods to design and justify speech and fluency interventions for individuals, families and their communities.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

CXA746 Developing as Allied Health Collaborators|CXA764 Optimising Cognition and Lifelong Disability

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Class (1hr x 11 times), Independent Learning (9hrs x 11 times), Workshop (5hrs x 4 times)
Assessment	Simulation Assessment Practical – Fluency|Research Plan - Speech (30%)|Case-Based Assignment - Fluency (35%)|Case-Based Assignment - Speech (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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