Disorders of Communication and Cognition

Course aim

Use an evidence-based approach to advance student’s understanding of the assessment and clinical management of communication disorders that present in adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

Course content

Review the neurological basis for communication and behaviour, etiology, symptomatology, assessment, and management of Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia (Alzheimer, Vascular, Frontotemporal) and conditions associated with dementia (Primary Progressive Aphasia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s Disease, Lewy Bodies etc.). Ethical, cultural, and professional issues associated with acquired disorders of communication and cognition. Critically evaluate the evidence for direct and indirect interventions: cognitive intervention, clinical strategies supported by neuroscience, and technologies to support cognition and communication treatment. Use of the ICF as a model of disability on the consequences of MCI and Dementia. Carer education and support. Family counselling. Cultural considerations in dementia management.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 2058	Acquired Language Disorders

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Clinical assessment/OSCE/OSCA, Skills demonstration

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.