SLT-10023 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

No

Barred Combinations

No

Description for 2026/27

This module will provide you with knowledge regarding the anatomy, neuroanatomy and physiology involved in communication and eating, drinking and swallowing. An understanding of how these key structures allow us to communicate and swallow efficiently, as well as understand how a breakdown within these systems might impact our ability to communicate and swallow, is a key skill developed in this module.

This module will provide apprentices with knowledge relating to the anatomy and physiology of key structures of the head, neck, and upper aerodigestive tract relevant to speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. Apprentices will learn about how these key structures allow us to communicate and swallow efficiently, as well as understand how a breakdown within these systems might impact our ability to communicate and swallow. This knowledge will provide the foundation for understanding clinical concepts related to speech, language and swallowing disorders.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Outline typical anatomy and physiology related to communication, eating, drinking and swallowing: 1
Describe the anatomical basis of speech, language, and swallowing disorders
: 1
Describe the basic organisation of the central and peripheral nervous system: 1
Explain the key components of the bedside neurological examination and outline the anatomical bases of common abnormal neurological signs: 1

Study hours

30 tutor led hours which includes:
~ 10 hours synchronous lectures
~ 10 hours asynchronous lectures
~ 8 hours synchronous workshops
~ 2 hours synchronous assessment preparation
90 hours of independent study
30 hours of assessment preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment