HS133-4-AU-CO:
Anatomy & Physiology for Speech & Language Therapy
2024/25
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Wednesday 02 October 2024
Monday 13 January 2025
15
04 March 2024
Requisites for this module
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BSC B630 Speech and Language Therapy,
BSC B631 Speech and Language Therapy (Including Year Abroad),
BSC B632 Speech and Language Therapy (Including Placement Year)
This module introduces students to anatomy and physiology relevant to the Speech & language therapy profession.
Students will consider how structures and functions of the body relate to typical speech, language, and swallowing processes and developmental & acquired difficulties. Emphasis is placed on developing a solid foundation for future modules and clinical practice.
The aims of this module are:
- To develop your knowledge of the structures and functions of the human body that underpin typical speech, language and swallowing processes.
- To begin to relate your knowledge of anatomy, physiology and neurology to developmental & acquired conditions.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of body systems relevant to the Speech & Language Therapy profession.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of body systems relevant to the Speech & Language Therapy profession.
- Apply knowledge of the structure and function of relevant body systems to describe typical speech, language, and swallowing processes.
- Begin to understand how the structure and function of relevant body systems are involved in developmental and acquired conditions relevant to Speech & Language Therapy
This module is delivered one day a week throughout the autumn term. In addition to some traditional introductory lectures where tutors will share information you will be expected to work in small groups and independently to truly understand the content at a deep level. This will help enable you to apply your knowledge in later modules and in future practice.
This module will be delivered through a combination of key note lecture time, learner-led small groups, and individual study.
Lecture/classroom-based: Keynote lecture time will introduce students to core anatomy and physiology relevant to the Speech & Language Therapy profession.
Independent study: Learning will take place via learner-led small groups and individual study.
Technology-Enhanced Learning: Using a blended learning approach, students will be expected to engage and contribute to online activities and use of online library facilities, anatomy and physiology internet-based resources, and peer platforms.
Tutorial/seminar-based: Students are encouraged to access individual or small group tutorial support for areas of difficulty. Academic staff are available for tutorial support by appointment.
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Seikel, J.A., Drumright, D.G. and Hudock, D.J. (2021)
Anatomy & Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing. 6th edn. San Diego, US: Plural Publishing. Available at:
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=2318113.
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Rouse, M.H. (2020)
Neuroanatomy for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. 2nd edn. Burlington, US: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Available at:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5621983.
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Webb, W.G. and Love, R.J. (2017)
Neurology for the speech-language pathologist. Sixth edition. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Available at:
https://www-sciencedirect-com.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/book/9780323100274/neurology-for-the-speech-language-pathologist.
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AnatomyTV (no date). Available at:
https://www.anatomy.tv/.
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Health and Social Care: Anatomy and Physiology (2021). University of Essex. Available at:
https://library.essex.ac.uk/hsc/anatomy.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Written Exam |
Anatomy & Physiology Exam |
|
100% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Analisa Pais, email: ap21904@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Analisa Pais, Maria Miranda Rivera
hscsltadmin@essex.ac.uk
Yes
No
No
No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 24 hours, 24 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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