HS133-4-AU-CO:
Anatomy & Physiology for Speech & Language Therapy

The details
2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Monday 02 October 2023
Friday 12 January 2024
15
27 February 2024

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

BSC B630 Speech and Language Therapy,
BSC B631 Speech and Language Therapy (Including Year Abroad),
BSC B632 Speech and Language Therapy (Including Placement Year)

Module description

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.

Module aims

This module aims to develop your knowledge of the structures and functions of the human body that underpin typical speech, language and swallowing processes. You will also begin to relate your knowledge of anatomy, physiology and neurology to developmental & acquired conditions.

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will 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 developmental and acquired conditions relevant to Speech & Language Therapy

Module information

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.

Learning and teaching methods

This module will be delivered through a combination of key note lecture time, learner led small groups, and individual study.

Bibliography

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

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Analisa Pais, email: ap21904@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Analisa Pais, Maria Miranda Rivera
hscsltadmin@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
No
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External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 42 hours, 36 (85.7%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
6 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information

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