As part of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance up to three (3) Speech Pathology electives can be choosen. For Speech Pathology specialisation all group E electives are required:
HLTAH410C Support the development of speech and communication skills (Note pre-requ: HLTAH301C)
HLTAH411C Provide support in dysphagia management (Note pre-requs: HLTAH301C, HLTAH410C)
HLTAH412C Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems (Note pre-requs: HLTAH301C,
HLTAH410C)
HLTAH410C Support the development of speech and communication skills (Note pre-requ: HLTAH301C)
HLTAH411C Provide support in dysphagia management (Note pre-requs: HLTAH301C, HLTAH410C)
HLTAH412C Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems (Note pre-requs: HLTAH301C,
HLTAH410C)
Support the development of speech
and communication skills |
This unit of competency describes the skills
and knowledge required to assist with the delivery of speech pathology programs designed to achieve and develop optimum independence in speech and communication skills |
Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs
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Provide support in dysphagia management
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This unit of competency describes the skills
and knowledge required to assist a speech pathologist to support clients participating in therapy programs to improve swallowing and/or to maintain independence in the management of dysphagia |
Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs
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Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support clients who use total communication systems,
including the preparation of resources. Total communication refers to methods of communication that replace or supplement speech and handwriting |
Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs
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