Units / SPH2005
SPH2005 · Voice and voice disorders
- Credit points
- 6
- Taught at Malaysia
- Not taught this year
- Assessment
- No exam listed, 2 items
- Level
- Level 2
2027 HandbookSchool of Primary & Allied Health Care
Overview
You will gain knowledge of voice production and the assessment and management of voice disorders. You will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, voice evaluation techniques, and evidence-based intervention strategies. You will study both functional and organic voice disorders across the lifespan. Through practical tasks and case-based learning, you will develop skills in perceptual and instrumental voice analysis. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and client-centred care in voice therapy.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items, but there may still be one.
- 50%
OSCE: Voice Assessment and Treatment (45 min)
- 50%
IOA: Assessment Interpretation and Intervention Planning (45 min)
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Before SPH2005
After SPH2005
No unit in the 2027 Handbook lists SPH2005 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism and the processes involved in voice production.
- Differentiate between functional and organic voice disorders across the lifespan using key clinical features.
- Apply perceptual and instrumental assessment techniques to evaluate voice and voice disorders.
- Analyse and interpret assessment findings to inform diagnosis and treatment planning of voice disorders.
- Develop and implement evidence-informed, person-centred intervention strategies for voice disorders.
- Apply effective communication skills in interprofessional collaboration for the management of voice disorders.
Workload and teaching
6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 1 hour of lectures, 3 hours of online learning activities, and 2 hours of workshops. 6 hours per week of self-directed study. Total per week = 12 hours
Student ratings
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Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SPH2005?
The 2027 Handbook names SPH1000 in the prerequisites for SPH2005. The rule above shows which combination you need.
What can I take after SPH2005?
No unit in the 2027 Handbook lists SPH2005 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
When is SPH2005 offered?
In 2027, SPH2005 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does SPH2005 have an exam?
The 2027 Handbook lists 2 assessment items for SPH2005 and none of them is a final examination.
Is SPH2005 hard?
Monash Hub does not give units a difficulty score of its own. The Handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the teaching period. Nobody has posted about it in Community yet, so you could be the first to ask.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- Level 2
- Faculty
- School of Primary & Allied Health Care
- School
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Student contribution band
- Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook version
- 2027.04
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