CSCD5032 at a glance...

Level:  Postgraduate

School/Department: 
Communication Sciences and Disorders

Credit points : 6

* The EFTSL value of a unit of study can be determined by dividing the Credit points by 48. For example, a 6 credit point unit of study has an EFTSL of 0.125 (6/48 = 0.125)

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Commonwealth Supported Places: $945

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Available in Semester 2 as at from 26 July 2010 to 31 October 2010

Related Areas of Interest

• Speech Pathology

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Unit of Study: CSCD5032 - Research Led Practice

This unit will provide the opportunity for students to apply the skills needed for critical evaluation of literature pertinent to speech pathology practice and the principles underlying evidence-based practice. Students will focus on specific areas of specialised practice. These areas will be chosen to strengthen the student's professional portfolio demonstrating competencies in all required areas.

Unit coordinator: Dr Tricia McCabe

Classes: Online or learning contract

Assessment: Assignments: four WebCT submissions, two CAP, one CAT, implementation plan

Pre-requisites: CSCD5022 Specialist Studies 1, CSCD5023 Swallowing and Neurogenics 1, CSCD5025 Specialist Studies 2, CSCD5028 Specialist Studies 3, CSCD5029 Neurogenics 2, CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2; or equivalents

Textbooks: Dollaghan CA, The Handbook of Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders, Brookes, Baltimore (2007)

Courses this subject is available in

This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:

Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010

The Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences allows students who have a background in the health professions (and/or other relevant disciplines or equivalent professional qualifications and work experience) to develop discipline or cross-discipline based knowledge and research skills so they can critically evaluate and integrate evidence based practice into their work across a range of health disciplines.
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Master of Health Sciences

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010

This flexible post-graduate program aims to equip health care professionals with the knowledge, understanding and expertise to succeed in the contemporary health care sector.
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Master of Speech Language Pathology

Be the key to better communication
Change lives for the better by making it easier for people to communicate with each other.
This program provides a professional pathway to becoming a speech pathologist for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in a related area.
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