Week 1 Learning Outcomes Flashcards
Define ‘Allied Health Professional’
Any health professional who is not a doctor or a nurse
Define ‘Speech Pathologist’
Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice.
What are the scopes of practice for a Speech Pathologist?
Speech pathologists are competent to perform activities related to diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders, but some skills may require additional competency-based training.
List the settings where a Speech Pathologist may work.
- Public settings
- Private settings
- Not-for-profit settings
- Aged care facilities
- Educational institutions
- Research environments
What are some potential career paths for a Speech Pathologist?
- Clinicians (junior and senior)
- Case managers
- Capacity building consultants
- Researchers
- Clinical educators
- Lecturers
- Managers
- Project managers
What age groups do Speech Pathologists work with?
Speech pathologists work with individuals across the lifespan, from infants to the elderly.
How can Speech Pathologists support people to participate in their lives?
- Develop alternative communication systems
- Prescribe swallowing strategies
- Provide special diets and fluids
What is the importance of the Code of Ethics for Speech Pathologists?
The Code of Ethics outlines the values, principles, and standards of ethical practice expected of speech pathologists.
What is the role of Speech Pathology Australia?
They are the professional association that provides guidance, standards, and support for speech pathologists in Australia.
True or False: Speech Pathologists can help individuals with swallowing difficulties.
True
Fill in the blank: The profession of speech pathology is approximately ______ years old.
70
What is a key requirement for Speech Pathologists to practice?
They must be eligible to register with Speech Pathology Australia.
What is a defining characteristic of the Speech Pathology profession?
It is a self-regulated profession.
What does the Speech Pathology Scope of Practice define?
It defines what activities qualified speech pathologists are competent to perform and permitted to undertake.
What are some communication disorders addressed by Speech Pathologists?
- Difficulties with speaking
- Difficulties with listening
- Understanding language
- Reading
- Writing
- Social skills
- Stuttering
- Using voice
What types of communication difficulties may Speech Pathologists encounter?
- Developmental delays
- Stroke
- Brain injuries
- Learning disabilities
- Intellectual disabilities
- Cerebral palsy
- Dementia
- Hearing loss
What are some examples of allied health professionals?
Examples include music therapy, podiatry, pharmacy, psychology, arts therapy, exercise physiology, speech pathology, audiology, physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, and social work.
