Feeding and Swallowing across the Lifespan I

Course

This course introduces the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of swallowing, alongside typical feeding and swallowing development from infancy through adulthood. The aetiology, classification, and clinical presentation of dysphagia is developed, alongside foundational skills in assessment and clinical reasoning within a lifespan framework.

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Course code Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using 6 digits.: 271380
Level The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).: 300-level
Credits Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.: 15
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Course planning information

Course notes

A minimum of 50% must be achieved in each individual assessment to pass the course. Attendance at all clinical training sessions (in-person and virtual) is compulsory. A Pass in the Participation assessment is required to pass the course. Assignment 1: 24 hours preparation; 1.5 hours presentation and discussion time Assignment 2: 15 hours preparation, 6 hours vOSCE testing time [with breaks]

Expected prior learning

Recommended knowledge areas: human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy, clinical pathology, food and culture, local and global social, political and economic determinants of illness, disease and disability.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first

all Part 2 courses

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Corequisite courses

Complete at the same time

n/a

You need to complete the corequisite course or courses listed above at the same time as, or before, doing this one.

Restrictions

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

1 Explain the embryological, anatomical, and physiological bases of feeding and swallowing across the lifespan.
2 Analyse feeding and swallowing within social, cultural, and political frameworks — including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, disability models, food sovereignty, and community-centred care.
3 Apply clinical reasoning frameworks to select and interpret feeding and swallowing screening and assessment tools.
4 Communicate assessment findings and referral decisions within interprofessional and community contexts.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment	Learning outcomes assessed	Weighting
Test	1 2 3	40%
Oral/Performance/Presentation	2 3 4	60%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes: Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions: Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation: Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation: You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio: Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement: Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation: Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test: Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment: Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.

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