Department of Health Studies

Logopedics

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Current Curriculum

1. Semester

Acquisition of competence 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464108 Communication and conversation skills 1 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Basics of communication and conversation skills - Perception, understanding and handling of verbal and non-verbal communication content - Dealing with critical topics of conversation and negative communication behavior - Differences in communication with people of different ages - Communication situations and occasions for conversations in speech and language therapy setting: initial contact, anamnesis, diagnostics, counseling - Communicative possibilities to establish a positive therapist-patient relationship - Beneficial and inhibiting choice of words and formulations in diagnostic and therapy sequences
Acquisition of competence 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464110 Hygiene 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to terminology - Basic knowledge in bacteriology, virology and parasitology - Knowledge of the most common infectious diseases at different ages as well as forms of transmission, incubation periods, courses of disease, prognoses and treatment options - Profound knowledge of occupationally relevant hygiene measures, assessment and application
Acquisition of competence 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464105 Logopedic Competences 1 2 SWS 2 ECTS
• Introduction to logopedic nomenclature • Professional rights and duties of speech and language therapists • Working steps of logopedic activity • Logopedic anamnesis and diagnostics as well as selection, evaluation and application of test procedures, evaluation, classification and interpretation of diagnostic results • Assessment of therapy needs, definition of goals, therapy planning, report writing • Role of relatives in the diagnostic and therapeutic process as well as aspects of patient/relative counseling • Therapy documentation, reflection and evaluation • Importance of data protection • Quality assurance and quality management in speech therapy
Acquisition of competence 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464106 Presentation and rhetoric skills 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to presentation techniques, types and possibilities - preparation, creation and media implementation types of presentations - basic presentation skills and abilities - rhetorical basics: linguistic expression and stylistic devices and structuring of presentations - ways of giving, receiving and dealing with feedback - dealing with (intermediate) questions
Acquisition of competence 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464107 Scientific Working 1 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Principles and criteria of scientific work, scientific ethics - Basics for evidence-based logopedic action - Literature research and assessment of literature sources - Reading and critical evaluation and interpretation of studies - Citation styles - Qualitative and quantitative research approaches - Insight into different study designs
Acquisition of competence 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464109 Self-management and learning techniques 1 SWS 1 ECTS
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Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464118 Pediatrics 1 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Prenatal development, protective and risk factors, prenatal diagnostics - Birth, birth status, prematurity, birth traumatic damage - Diseases in the neonatal period and in infancy - Physiological development in the neonatal period and infancy - Warly childhood reflexes: Physiology and pathology, age of acquisition and overcoming, benefits and inhibition of early childhood development - Pediatric examination and pregnancy passport examinations - Symptom recognition, interactions of diseases and interpretation of abnormalities - Basic knowledge of current diagnostic procedures as well as intervention options for the respective clinical pictures
Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464120 Principles of anatomy 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Introduction to the nomenclature of anatomy: Securing the understanding of the terminology as well as designation of structures and systems inclusive of description of the orientation on the human body. - Basic knowledge of structures and systems of cells, tissues, joints, muscles and organs as well as their interaction in the human organism - Basic knowledge regarding individual anatomical deviations within the norm - Knowledge of structural and systemic changes in certain age groups - Profound knowledge of logopedically relevant structures and systems as well as knowledge of their interaction
Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464119 Principles of dentistry, orthodontics and oral health 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to nomenclature - Structures, functions and relationships of teeth, jaws and the oralfacial system. - Development of orofacial structures, development of dentition and mastication - Assessment of tooth, mouth and jaw structures and functions on a physiological and pathological basis and with regard to age - Terminology in dental and maxillofacial findings as well as adequate interpretation - Most frequent tooth and jaw malpositions as well as symptom complexes and interactions incl. prognosis, diagnostic possibilities, course of disease and treatment possibilities - Overlapping and differentiation of the professional profiles of dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons and speech and language therapists
Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464113 Principles of otorhinolaryngology 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Introduction to the ENT medical nomenclature - Structures, functions and interrelations of ears, nose, pharynx, oral cavity, salivary glands and the throat - Assessment of ENT-relevant structures and functions on a physiological and pathological basis and with regard to age - Terminology in ENT medical findings and adequate interpretation - Most common ENT diseases and allergies with symptom complexes and interactions including prognosis, diagnostic options, course of disease and treatment options - Overlapping and demarcation of the professional profiles of ENT physicians and speech therapists
Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464111 Principles of pathology 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to pathological nomenclature - Pathologies of cells, tissues, joints, muscles and organs - Etiology, prognosis and course of disease - Interpretation of pathological conditions - Basic knowledge of current diagnostic procedures in the respective sub-areas as well as aspects in the evaluation of diagnostic instruments
Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464112 Principles of phoniatrics 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to phoniatric nomenclature - Structures, modes of action, mechanisms and interrelationships of functions in the areas of voice, speech and swallowing - Assessment of structures and functions on physiological and pathological basis as well as with respect to age - Terminology in phoniatric findings as well as adequate interpretation - Overlapping and differentiation of the professional profiles of phoniatrists and speech therapists
Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464117 Principles of physiology and pathophysiology 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Introduction to physiological and pathophysiological nomenclature - Modes of action, mechanisms and interrelationships of the functions of cells, tissues, joints, muscles and organs - Recording and description of physiological processes - Assessment of symptoms on a physiological basis - Basic pathophysiological principles - Interpretation of pathophysiological conditions - Basic knowledge of current diagnostic procedures in the respective sub-areas as well as aspects in the evaluation of diagnostic instruments
Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464115 Principles of psychiatry 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to psychiatric nomenclature. - Disciplines, specialties and fields of practice within psychiatry - Etiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and therapy of the most common psychiatric disorders - Speech and language disorders in psychiatric disorders - Role of family members in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients - Crisis intervention - Legal aspects of working with psychiatric patients - overlapping and differentiation of the professional profiles of psychiatrists and speech and language therapists
Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464116 Principles of psychology 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Definition and development of psychology - Disciplines, specializations and fields of practice - Basics and development of the fields "perception", "language", "emotion", "motivation", "thinking", "intelligence", "learning and learning theories" as well as "personality theories". - Overlapping and differentiation of the professional profiles of psychologists and speech and language therapists.
Basics and fundamentals | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464114 Professional profile 1 SWS 1 ECTS
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Child Speech and Language 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464101 Child Speech and Language 1 4 SWS 4 ECTS
Introduction to logopedic nomenclature - Language acquisition theories, influencing factors and prerequisites for child language acquisition, functions of language - physiological development of speech from the point of view of developmental psychology and linguistics - Pathologies in child language development on the levels of language comprehension, semantics-lexicon, phonology-phonetics - Basic knowledge of subject-specific anamnesis with focus on pre-linguistic and early language development, language comprehension, semantic lexicon, phonology-phonetics - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic procedures in the areas of language comprehension, semantic lexicon, phonology-phonetics - Assessment of linguistic symptoms in the overall context as well as with regard to physiology/pathology and need for therapy in the areas of language comprehension, semantic lexicon, phonology-phonetics …
Child Speech and Language 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464103 Developmental Psychology 1 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Definition, fields of application and practice of developmental psychology. - Basics of current theories, indications, diagnostic and treatment approaches of developmental psychology - Physiological play development - Possibilities of developmental support with reference to logopedic therapy - Overlapping and differentiation of the professional profiles of developmental psychologists and speech and language therapists
Child Speech and Language 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464104 Linguistics 1 3 SWS 3 ECTS
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Child Speech and Language 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464102 Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders 1 2 SWS 2 ECTS
Introduction to the terminology - Structures, functions and interrelations in the orofacial area from a logopedic point of view - Physiological development of orofacial structures and functions - Orofacial and myofunctional pathologies: symptoms, symptom complexes, interactions, prognosis - Disorder-related anamnesis - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic procedures in myofunctional and orofacial disorders - Assessment of orofacial and myofunctional symptoms in the overall context as well as with regard to physiology/pathology and need for therapy - Knowledge, evaluation, selection and application of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for the treatment of orofacial and myofunctional disorders - Preparation of a therapy plan with definition of rough targets, therapy and associated areas, fine targets, methodology, material, setting, assistance/enhancement possibilities …

2. Semester

Acquisition of competence 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464214 English 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Subject-specific vocabulary - English-language performance of anamnesis interviews, instructions for logopedic diagnostics and therapy - Comprehension, interpretation, discussion and writing of scientific texts in English language - Presentation of scientific results
Acquisition of competence 2 | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 210464215 Internship 1 0 SWS 8 ECTS
Implementation and expansion of the theoretically taught and acquired knowledge in practice: - Getting acquainted with current anamnesis, diagnostic and therapy methods, approaches and materials and their application - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic findings - Observation, implementation with support and independent performance of disorder-specific anamnesis, diagnostics, therapy and consultation - Preparation of logopedic findings, therapy plans, documentation and reflections on selected logopedic disorders - Analysis and reflection of own therapeutic behavior as well as own administrative, organizational and coordinative management - Perception, reflection and reaction to challenging/stressful situations as well as group dynamic processes
Acquisition of competence 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464213 Logopedic Competences 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to test theory, test construction and test normalization - Quality criteria and critical evaluation of test procedures - Introduction to evaluation - Deepening of evidence-based work - Quality management in health care
Acquisition of competence 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464216 Reflection of the internship 1 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Presentation, reflection and evaluation of selected logopedic processes from the internship - Discussion of professional-methodical, social-communicative and professional-ethical aspects- Perception as well as evaluation of positive and negative steps of thinking and acting as well as elaboration of alternatives - Examination of logopedic questions and challenges in everyday work as well as deepening of knowledge and development of competencies in the individual logopedic areas. - Use of the competence catalog for the illustration of the individual competence acquisition as well as an instrument for the representation of the own therapeutic development
Acquisition of competence 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464217 Supervision 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Definition, disciplines and fields of work of supervision - Goals, possibilities and limits in supervision - Concepts and approaches in supervision - Development of a professional distance and possibilities for demarcation - Dealing with stressful events and uncertainties - group dynamics - case examples
Audiology and Audiometry | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464210 Audiology and Acoustics 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Physical-acoustic and psycho-acoustic basics - Basics regarding central and peripheral auditory processing - Etiology, protective and risk factors, types, courses and prognosis of hearing disorders in different ages - Prevention and counseling
Audiology and Audiometry | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464211 Audiology: Diagnostics 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- audiological pathologies with regard to different ages of life - knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic audiometric test methods - therapy-related interpretation of audiological findings - special features in the diagnosis of childhood hearing disorders as well as preventive and screening examinations - Consequences and effects of hearing loss/hearing impairment
Audiology and Audiometry | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464212 Audiology: Hearing aids and cochlear implants 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- possibilities of hearing assistive technology in case of hearing loss and/or hearing impairment - audiological aspects of hearing care for children, adolescents and adults - Cochlear implant: indications, structure and function, process of implantation, importance of follow-up care - Special features of cochlear implant fitting in children
Audiology and Audiometry | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464208 Audiology: Therapy and auditory rehabilitation 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Knowledge, assessment, selection and application of current therapeutic methods, approaches and materials for the care of patients with hearing disorders. - Therapy of hearing disorders in children and counseling of the child's environment - Audiological care as well as optimization and limits of care - Holistic counseling of persons with hearing disorders and their relatives
Audiology and Audiometry | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464209 Audiometry 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Types and process of audiometric examination - Factors influencing audiometry - Practical performance, evaluation and interpretation of audiometric examination
Child Speech and Language 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464202 Child Speech and Language 2 5 SWS 5 ECTS
Introduction to the physiological development of morphology, syntax and written language - Language development in multilingualism - Pathologies in child language development: morphological-syntactic disorders, disorders of written language, AVS, language development disorders multilingualism, in the case of disability and/or in the context of syndromes - Basic knowledge of subject-specific anamnesis with focus on the respective disorder pattern - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic procedures in the individual disorder areas - Assessment of linguistic symptoms in the overall context as well as with regard to physiology/pathology and need for therapy in the respective areas - Knowledge, evaluation, selection and application of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for the treatment of morphological-syntactic disorders, disorders of written language, AVS and language development disorders in multilingualism, …
Child Speech and Language 2 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464206 Developmental Psychology 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Protective and risk factors of child and adolescent development - Developmental psychological pathologies in relation to age: etiology, most common disorders and symptom complexes - Support options and assistance with developmental psychological disorders - Introduction to psychiatry of childhood and adolescence - Child and adolescent psychiatric disorders: psychosocial (permanent) crises, children of mentally ill parents, consequences of psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence - Anamnesis and conversation with developmentally and/or psychiatrically ill children, adolescents and their relatives - Basics of anamnesis as well as current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches with psychiatrically conspicuous children and adolescents
Child Speech and Language 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464201 EBP/Journal Club 1 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to evidence-based practice - Basic knowledge in analyzing, evaluating and comparing scientific literature - Practical application using scientific literature from the fields of children's speech and language, orofacial myofunctional disorders and audiology
Child Speech and Language 2 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464204 Linguistics 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Definition, basic terms and tasks of morphology and syntax. - Structure of the German grammar at the word and sentence level - Theories of grammar acquisition - Application and exercises - Possible changes of grammatical structures due to language change
Child Speech and Language 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464203 Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
Special orofacial and myofunctional pathologies: symptoms, symptom complexes, interactions, prognosis - Setting priorities and defining goals in therapy for complex orofacial and myofunctional disorders, taking into account holistic interrelationships - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic procedures in complex myofunctional and orofacial disorders - Assessment of therapy needs and possibilities - Knowledge, evaluation, selection and application of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for the treatment of complex orofacial and myofunctional disorders - Preparation of a therapy plan with definition of coarse goals, therapy and associated areas, fine goals, methodology, material, setting, assistance/enhancement options - Dealing with stagnation, pausing and/or discontinuation of therapy in complex orofacial and myofunctional disorders - Role of parents in the diagnostic …
Child Speech and Language 2 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464205 Pedagogy and education 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Introduction to pedagogy and education: definitions, disciplines, fields of activity - Methodology of pedagogy: pedagogical approaches and preparation possibilities for logopedic diagnostics and therapy with children - Cultural differences in play and communication - Current methods and concepts in the fields of "media pedagogy", "experiential pedagogy" and "integration pedagogy" as well as their possibilities of use for logopedic diagnostics and therapy
Child Speech and Language 2 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464207 Pediatrics 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Complex diseases and disorders of the newborn, infant, child and adolescent: diseases of the nervous system, cerebral movement disorders, metabolic disorders, allergic diseases, accidents - Etiology, symptom recognition, interactions of diseases and interpretation of abnormalities - Effects of complex diseases on the level of function, activity and participation - Basic knowledge of current diagnostic procedures as well as intervention possibilities for the respective diseases

3. Semester

Acquisition of competence 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464312 Communication and conversation skills 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
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Acquisition of competence 3 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464311 Health care system 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Health care in Austria and in international comparison - Levels of organization and forms of care as well as their possibilities and limits in different health care facilities - Structures, functional areas, business aspects, quality assurance in different organizations of the Austrian health care system - Basics of service documentation and cost accounting
Acquisition of competence 3 | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 210464313 Internship 2 0 SWS 7 ECTS
Implementation and expansion of the theoretically taught and acquired knowledge in practice: - Getting acquainted with current anamnesis, diagnostic and therapy methods, approaches and materials and their application - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic findings - Observation, implementation with support and independent performance of disorder-specific anamnesis, diagnostics, therapy and consultation - Preparation of logopedic findings, therapy plans, documentation and reflections on selected logopedic disorders - Analysis and reflection of own therapeutic behavior as well as own administrative, organizational and coordinative management - Perception, reflection and reaction to challenging/stressful situations as well as group dynamic processes
Acquisition of competence 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464314 Reflection of the internship 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Presentation, reflection and evaluation of selected logopedic processes from the internship - Discussion of professional-methodical, social-communicative and professional-ethical aspects- Perception as well as evaluation of positive and negative steps of thinking and acting as well as elaboration of alternatives - Examination of logopedic questions and challenges in everyday work as well as deepening of knowledge and development of competencies in the individual logopedic areas. - Use of the competence catalog for the illustration of the individual competence acquisition as well as an instrument for the representation of the own therapeutic development.
Child Speech and Language 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464303 Practical course Child Speech and Language 2 SWS 2 ECTS
Implementation and expansion of the theoretically acquired knowledge in practice by implementing all steps of the diagnostic-therapeutic process with selected patients under permanent supervision of experienced speech and language therapists in the field of child speech and language: - Selecting, conducting, evaluating and interpreting the disorder-specific anamnesis using adequate methods of conversational techniques - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic or medical preliminary findings in the context of logopedic diagnostics - Individually appropriate selection, implementation, evaluation and interpretation of disorder-specific diagnostic instruments - Assessment of therapy needs as well as individual selection and application of disorder-specific therapy methods, approaches and materials - Preparation of logopedic findings, therapy plans, documentation, reflections and interim/final reports - Implementation of therapy-accompanying counseling sessions …
Child Speech and Language 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464304 Seminar Child Speech and Language 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Deepening and expanding the disorder-specific knowledge by working on complex patient examples, which were treated in the course "Practical course Child Speech and Language" - Development of alternative approaches and expansion of the repertoire of materials and settings for selected disorders and symptom complexes - Setting priorities and developing goal-oriented, flexible procedures in the logopedic diagnostics and therapy of children with comorbidities and/or comprehensive speech and/or orofacial disorders
Fluency disorders | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464302 Fluency disorders (Adults) 2 SWS 2 ECTS
Introduction to adult speech fluency disorders and differentiation from speech fluency abnormalities in childhood and adolescence - Adult speech fluency disorders: Etiology, bio-psycho-social interactions, symptomatology - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current disorder-specific anamnesis instruments - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic procedures in the individual disorder areas - Assessment of linguistic symptoms in the overall context as well as with regard to physiology/pathology and need for therapy - Knowledge, evaluation, selection and application of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for the treatment of speech disorders in adulthood - Preparation of a therapy plan with definition of rough targets, therapy and associated areas, fine targets, methodology, material, setting, support/enhancement possibilities …
Fluency disorders | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464301 Fluency disorders (Children and adolescents ) 2 SWS 2 ECTS
Introduction to the physiological development of speech fluency and physiological speech impediments in childhood and adolescence - Juvenile speech fluency disorders: Etiology, bio-psycho-social interactions, symptomatology, age-specific forms of expression, prognosis, course of progression - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current disorder-specific anamnesis instruments - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic procedures in the individual disorder areas - Assessment of linguistic symptoms in the overall context as well as with regard to physiology/pathology and need for therapy - Knowledge, evaluation, selection and application of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for the treatment of juvenile speech disorders - Preparation of a therapy plan with definition of rough goals, therapy and associated areas, fine goals, methodology, material, …
Voice 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464305 EBP/Journal Club 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Deepening of knowledge in evidence-based working - Basic knowledge in analyzing, evaluating and comparing scientific literature - Practical application using scientific literature from the field of voice and voice disorders
Voice 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464309 Therapeutic self-competence 1 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Exercises on self-perception and perception by others as a prerequisite for the (further) development of an economical and healthy voice. - Reflection of self-perception and external perception in relation to the voice - Practical application of the theoretically acquired contents from Voice 1 and Voice 2 - Development, expansion and consolidation of specific observation and questioning skills - Further development of vocal competence through in-depth examination of the speaking and singing voice, including common concepts of voice training and voice therapy
Voice 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464306 Voice 1 4 SWS 4 ECTS
Introduction to logopedic nomenclature - Introduction to functional hearing and acupaedics - Voice physiology and functions (pitch, loudness; laryngeal double valve function; phonatory control system; register ranges) - Factors influencing the voice - Levels of intervention and functional principles - Disease models - Dysphonia: general pathophysiology, etiology, symptomatology - Profound knowledge regarding subject-specific anamnesis in dysphonia - Knowledge, selection, areas of application, implementation, evaluation and interpretation of current subjective and objective diagnostic procedures for the assessment of voice disorders, including the ICF factors, with and without the aid of instrumental support - Assessment of vocal symptoms in the overall context as well as with regard to physiology/pathology and need for therapy - Knowledge and evaluation of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for the treatment of voice disorders …
Voice 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464310 Voice 2 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Dysphonia: special pathophysiology, types, symptomatology, prognosis, course of treatment - Selection and application of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for the treatment of voice disorders - Preparation of therapy plans with regard to methodology, material, setting, assistance/ possibilities of increase in relation to the respective disorders - Preparation of interim/final reports for (complex) voice disorders - Importance and possibilities of inter- and multidisciplinary collaboration in complex disorders - Voice and transgender
Voice 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464307 Voice-specific anatomy and physiology 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to the subject-specific nomenclature - In-depth knowledge of the structures and systems relevant for voice production and their central control - Basic knowledge regarding individual anatmoic deviations within the norm - Knowledge of structural, systemic and functional changes in certain age groups - In-depth knowledge of physiological vocalization and functions (function of respiration, larynx and embouchure spaces) as well as voice production theory - Pathophysiology of voice
Voice 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464308 Voice-specific phoniatrics 3 SWS 3 ECTS
- Introduction to subject-specific nomenclature - Distributive knowledge of the speaking and singing voice - Phoniatric anamnesis as well as elements of phoniatric instrumental-apparative and non-apparative diagnostics and their application, performance, evaluation and interpretation - Clinic of dysphonia - Dysglossias - Selected disorders and their phoniatric treatment options as well as prevention

4. Semester

Acquisition of competence 4 | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 210464405 Internship 3 0 SWS 8 ECTS
Implementation and expansion of the theoretically taught and acquired knowledge in practice: - Getting acquainted with current anamnesis, diagnostic and therapy methods, approaches and materials and their application - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic findings - Observation, implementation with support and independent performance of disorder-specific anamnesis, diagnostics, therapy and consultation - Preparation of logopedic findings, therapy plans, documentation and reflections on selected logopedic disorders - Analysis and reflection of own therapeutic behavior as well as own administrative, organizational and coordinative management - Perception, reflection and reaction to challenging/stressful situations as well as group dynamic processes
Acquisition of competence 4 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464406 Reflection of the internship 3 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Presentation, reflection and evaluation of selected logopedic processes from the internship - Discussion of professional-methodical, social-communicative and professional-ethical aspects- Perception as well as evaluation of positive and negative steps of thinking and acting as well as elaboration of alternatives - Examination of logopedic questions and challenges in everyday work as well as deepening of knowledge and development of competencies in the individual logopedic areas. - Use of the competence catalog for the illustration of the individual competence acquisition as well as an instrument for the representation of the own therapeutic development.
Acquisition of competence 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464407 Scientific Working 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Elements of the research process (topic identification, research question, outcome parameters, data collection, management and analysis, dissemination). - Deepening in study designs - Sources of error in medical studies (confounding, bias, random error) and quality criteria
Dysphagia | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464410 Dysphagia 3 SWS 3 ECTS
- Introduction to logopedic, swallowing specific terminology - Physiological eating and swallowing development at different ages as well as individual deviations within the norm - Disorders of food intake: infantile dysphagia, feeding disorders, neurogenic, psychogenic, ... swallowing disorders - Swallowing specific pathologies: Nomenclature, etiology, influencing factors, prognosis, courses. - Knowledge, selection, implementation, evaluation and interpretation of current logopedic diagnostic procedures for the assessment of swallowing disorders depending on age and etiology. - Development of a therapy plan with definition of rough targets, therapy and associated areas, fine targets, methodology, material, setting, assistance/enhancement possibilities for the different types of swallowing disorders. - Role of parents/relatives in the treatment of dysphagic patients
Dysphagia | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464412 Dysphagia interdisciplinary 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Inter- and multidisciplinary responsibilities in the treatment of dysphagic patients of different age groups, especially nursing and physiotherapy - Synergy effects, overlaps as well as delimitation of the individual occupational group members and speech and language therapists - Basic knowledge of the goals, approaches, diagnostics and intervention possibilities of the individual professional groups. - Dysphagia in the intensive care unit: tracheal cannula management, invasive ventilation methods, intubation - Tracheal cannula types, indication, handling, components, any accessories - Functional correlations, altered airway - Logopedic diagnostics and therapy for tracheal tubes - Permanent vs. temporary tracheal cannula supply - Endotracheal suctioning
Dysphagia | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464408 Dysphagia-specific anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Structures, systems and functions relevant for swallowing and their interactions during food intake - Basic knowledge of structural and functional differences in different ages of life - Recording and description of physiological processes - Swallowing specific pathologies: Nomenclature, etiology, symptoms, prognosis, course of the disease - Interpretation of pathophysiological conditions - Basic knowledge of current diagnostic procedures in the respective sub-areas as well as aspects of the evaluation of diagnostic instruments
Dysphagia | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464411 Dysphagia-specific phoniatrics 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Structures, modes of action, mechanisms and interrelationships of functions during swallowing from a phoniatric point of view. - Knowledge, procedure, contents, evaluation and interpretation of current phoniatric instruments for the diagnosis of swallowing disorders - Phoniatric intervention options and forms of treatment as well as their prognosis and course of swallowing disorders
Dysphagia | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464409 EBP/ Journal Club 3 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Deepening the knowledge in evidence-based working - Advanced knowledge in analyzing, evaluating and comparing scientific literature - Practical application using scientific literature from the field of swallowing disorders
Neurology 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464401 Aphasiology 1 3 SWS 3 ECTS
- History of aphasia and aphasiology - Definition of the term and differentiation from other disorders - Etiology, symptoms, syndromes and special forms of aphasia - Basic knowledge of subject-specific anamnesis forms and approaches - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic procedures - Assessment of linguistic symptoms in the overall context - Knowledge, evaluation, selection and application of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for the treatment of aphasics - Development of a therapy plan with definition of rough goals, therapy and associated areas, fine goals, methodology, material, setting, support/enhancement options - Preparation of diagnostic and interim/final reports - Role of relatives in the diagnostic and therapeutic process of aphasics
Neurology 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464404 Neurogenic communication disorders 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Disorders: Apraxia of speech, dysarthria, facial paresis. - Definition of terms and differentiation from other disorders - Etiology, symptoms, prognosis, course of the disease - Basic knowledge of subject-specific anamnesis - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic procedures - Assessment of linguistic symptoms in the overall context - Knowledge, evaluation, selection and application of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for the treatment of these disorders. - Development of a therapy plan with definition of rough goals, therapy and associated areas, fine goals, methodology, material, setting, support/enhancement options - Preparation of diagnostic and interim/final reports - Role of relatives in the diagnostic and therapeutic process of patients with apraxia of speech, dysarthria and/or facial nerve paresis
Neurology 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464402 Neurology-specific anatomy and pathology 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Neurologically relevant brain regions, their supply and pathological changes in the different neurological diseases. - Concomitant symptoms of neurological diseases - Aphasia in the context of other neurological diseases - General structure and function of the nervous system - Neurobiological basics of language - Examination methods in neurology - Syndromes of the peripheral nervous system - Syndromes of central motor deficits - Cerebral syndromes - Extrapyramidal syndromes - Spinal cord syndromes - Epilepsies and non-epileptic seizures - Ophtalmoneurological syndromes - Stroke - Tumors and other space-occupying processes - Inflammatory diseases of the brain and its membranes - Brain traumas - Apraxias, disorders of spatial performance, anosognosia, agnosia, performance disorders, memory, amnesias - Basic neurosurgery
Neurology 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464403 Neuropsychology 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Definition, symptoms, diagnostics and therapy of neuropsychological disorders - Effects of neuropsychological concomitant symptoms on logopedic diagnostics and therapy - Intersections in the treatment of neurological patients between neuropsychologists and speech and language therapists
Voice 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464413 Practical course Voice 2 SWS 2 ECTS
Implementation and expansion of the theoretically acquired knowledge in practice by implementing all steps of the diagnostic-therapeutic process with selected patients under permanent supervision of experienced speech and language therapists in the field of voice disorders: - Selecting, conducting, evaluating and interpreting the disorder-specific anamnesis using adequate methods of conversational techniques - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic or medical preliminary findings in the context of logopedic diagnostics - Individually appropriate selection, implementation, evaluation and interpretation of disorder-specific diagnostic instruments - Assessment of therapy needs as well as individual selection and application of disorder-specific therapy methods, approaches and materials - Preparation of logopedic findings, therapy plans, documentation, reflections and interim/final reports - Implementation of therapy-accompanying counseling sessions …
Voice 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464414 Seminar Voice 1 SWS 1 ECTS
'- Deepening and expanding the disorder-specific knowledge by working on complex patient examples, which were treated in the course "Practical course Voice" - Development of alternative approaches and expansion of the repertoire of materials and settings for selected disorders and symptom complexes - Setting priorities and developing goal-oriented, flexible procedures in the logopedic diagnostics and therapy for patients with comorbidities and/or comprehensive voice disorders
Voice 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464415 Therapeutic self-competence 2 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Advanced practical application of the theoretically acquired contents from Voice 1 and Voice 2 - Consolidation of specific observation and questioning skills - Mutual practical instruction of voice therapy exercises - Gaining practical experience in performing prepared voice exercises as well as critical evaluation and optimization of self-competencies - Further development of vocal self-competence through an in-depth approach to the speaking and singing voice, incorporating common concepts of voice training and therapy

5. Semester

Acquisition of competence 5 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464515 Communication and conversation skills 3 1 SWS 1 ECTS
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Acquisition of competence 5 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464513 General ethics and ethics of science 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Basic concepts of ethics - Ethics in medicine and the field of logopedics, professional ethical values and attitudes as well as reflection of one's own basic ethical attitudes - Ethical challenges and guidelines in the health sector - Ethics code and ethics committees - Ethics in the context of science - Insight into the writing of an ethics proposal
Acquisition of competence 5 | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 210464511 Internship 4 0 SWS 11 ECTS
Implementation and expansion of the theoretically taught and acquired knowledge in practice: - Getting acquainted with current anamnesis, diagnostic and therapy methods, approaches and materials and their application - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic findings - Observation, implementation with support and independent performance of disorder-specific anamnesis, diagnostics, therapy and consultation - Preparation of logopedic findings, therapy plans, documentation and reflections on selected logopedic disorders - Analysis and reflection of own therapeutic behavior as well as own administrative, organizational and coordinative management - Perception, reflection and reaction to challenging/stressful situations as well as group dynamic processes
Acquisition of competence 5 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464512 Reflection of the internship 4 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Presentation, reflection and evaluation of selected logopedic processes from the internship - Discussion of professional-methodical, social-communicative and professional-ethical aspects- Perception as well as evaluation of positive and negative steps of thinking and acting as well as elaboration of alternatives - Examination of logopedic questions and challenges in everyday work as well as deepening of knowledge and development of competencies in the individual logopedic areas. - Use of the competence catalog for the illustration of the individual competence acquisition as well as an instrument for the representation of the own therapeutic development.
Acquisition of competence 5 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464514 Scientific methods of evaluation 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction and basic concepts of statistics - Statistical models and methods - Statistical planning, collection, processing of data - Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data - Interpretation of statistical figures and results
Acquisition of competence 5 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464517 Scientific Working 3 2 SWS 2 ECTS
- Extension and deepening of the application competence for the preparation of scientific papers with focus on literature research and publication possibilities and processes. - Writing of a seminar paper as preparation for the bachelor thesis - Preparation of the upcoming bachelor thesis including topic identification, analysis, delimitation, concretization, writing of an exposé as well as clarification of framework conditions and structure development
Acquisition of competence 5 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464516 Skills Lab 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Case-related planning and application of logopedic diagnostics and therapy for a wide variety of logopedic disorders - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic or medical preliminary findings in the context of logopedic diagnostics - Individually appropriate selection, implementation, evaluation and interpretation of disorder-specific diagnostic instruments - Assessment of therapy needs as well as individual selection and application of disorder-specific therapy methods, approaches and materials for the corresponding disorder patterns. - Preparation of logopedic findings, therapy plans and interim/final reports
Neurology 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464501 Aphasiology 2 3 SWS 3 ECTS
- Subject-specific specialization: innovative treatment concepts such as therapy adjuvants, pharmacotherapy, concomitant therapy options and innovative diagnostic procedures - Model-theoretical mapping of aphasia in models of language processing - Challenges and possible solutions in the care of aphasias
Neurology 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464504 EBP/Journal Club 4 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- In-depth knowledge of evidence-based practice in the field of acquired neurogenic speech and language disorders at a high scientific level - In-depth knowledge of analyzing, evaluating and comparing scientific texts - Practical application using scientific texts from the field of acquired neurogenic speech and language disorders
Neurology 2 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464506 Linguistics 3 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Definition and tasks of pragmatics and text linguistics. - Language use for communicative interaction - Speech act theory - Discourse/conversation analysis - Coherence and cohesion, text types - Pragmatic disorders - Definition and tasks of psycholinguistics - Language processing models (logogenic, serial, connectionist/Dell)
Neurology 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464507 Logopedics in geriatric and degenerative disorders 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Logopedic diagnostics, therapy and consultation for neurodegenerative speech, language and swallowing disorders, developed for the disorders of dementia, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis. - Challenge of multimorbidity of geriatric patients and the interdisciplinary cooperation
Neurology 2 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464505 Neurocognitive Architecture 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Neural correlates of speech, language, voice, and hearing and their development, function and pathologies (cortical, subcortical, and peripheral) - Fundamentals of cortical processing
Neurology 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464502 Practical course Neurology 1 SWS 1 ECTS
Implementation and expansion of the theoretically acquired knowledge in practice by implementing all steps of the diagnostic-therapeutic process with selected patients under permanent supervision of experienced speech and language therapists in the neurological field: - Selecting, conducting, evaluating and interpreting the disorder-specific anamnesis using adequate methods of conversational techniques - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic or medical preliminary findings in the context of logopedic diagnostics - Individually appropriate selection, implementation, evaluation and interpretation of disorder-specific diagnostic instruments - Assessment of therapy needs as well as individual selection and application of disorder-specific therapy methods, approaches and materials - Preparation of logopedic findings, therapy plans, documentation, reflections and interim/final reports - Implementation of therapy-accompanying counseling sessions …
Neurology 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464503 Seminar Neurology 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Deepening and expanding the disorder-specific knowledge by working on complex patient examples, which were treated in the course "Practical course Neurology" - Development of alternative approaches and expansion of the repertoire of materials and settings for selected disorders and symptom complexes - Setting priorities and developing goal-oriented, flexible procedures in the logopedic diagnostics and therapy of neurological patients with comorbidities and/or comprehensive neurological disorders
Specific Logopedics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464510 Augmentative and Alternative Communication 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Tasks, indications, target groups of aided communication. - Peculiarities in conversations when using AAC, forms and functions of communication - Knowledge, selection, application, evaluation and interpretation of current diagnostic procedures in the individual disorder areas - Knowledge, selection and application of current therapy methods, approaches and materials for initiating, expanding and deepening the use of aided communication - Therapy plan development with definition of rough targets, therapy and associated areas, fine targets, methodology, material, setting, assistance/enhancement possibilities - Electronic and non-electronic aids - Role of parents/relatives in the diagnosis and therapy process with AAC
Specific Logopedics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464508 Laryngectomy 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Definition, causes, indications, forms and effects of laryngectomy. - Process of laryngectomy - Therapy planning, goal definition, methods, approaches and materials for the care of laryngectomized patients - Timing and content of counseling for patients and their families - Interdisciplinary cooperation during laryngectomy
Specific Logopedics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464509 Sign Language 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to the language system and the structure of sign language - Deafness, life situation of deaf people and deaf culture - Language acquisition and language development in sign language as well as bilingual language acquisition (sign language - spoken language) - Logopedic diagnostics therapy for patients with sign language - Acquisition of selected signs for communication in everyday situations as well as in logopedic therapy - Counseling of persons with the Austrian sign language

6. Semester

Acquisition of competence 6 | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 210464603 Internship 5 0 SWS 12 ECTS
Implementation and expansion of the theoretically taught and acquired knowledge in practice: - Getting acquainted with current anamnesis, diagnostic and therapy methods, approaches and materials and their application - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic findings - Observation, implementation with support and independent performance of disorder-specific anamnesis, diagnostics, therapy and consultation - Preparation of logopedic findings, therapy plans, documentation and reflections on selected logopedic disorders - Analysis and reflection of own therapeutic behavior as well as own administrative, organizational and coordinative management - Perception, reflection and reaction to challenging/stressful situations as well as group dynamic processes
Acquisition of competence 6 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464604 Law 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Introduction to the Austrian legal system - Systematics of the health care professions from a legal point of view - MTD law - Occupational profile of speech therapists from a legal point of view - Professional authorization, obligations, health professional register, withdrawal of professional authorization - Civil and criminal law aspects for health professionals
Acquisition of competence 6 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464605 Reflection of the internship 5 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Presentation, reflection and evaluation of selected logopedic processes from the internship - Discussion of professional-methodical, social-communicative and professional-ethical aspects - Perception as well as evaluation of positive and negative steps of thinking and acting as well as elaboration of alternatives - Examination of logopedic questions and challenges in everyday work as well as deepening of knowledge and development of competencies in the individual logopedic areas. - Use of the competence catalog for the illustration of the individual competence acquisition as well as an instrument for the representation of the own therapeutic development.
Bachelor's seminar | Modul/Final Examination (FA) | Coursecode: 210464606 Bachelor exam OSCE 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Practical application of the theoretically acquired knowledge in all logopedic subjects as well as in the related sciences as a cross reference to the topics addressed in the bachelor thesis - Case-related selection of anamnesis, execution, evaluation and interpretation of anamnesis interviews with reference to further logopedic diagnostics and therapy - Evaluation and interpretation of logopedic and medical findings in relation to logopedic diagnostics and therapy. - Selection, implementation, evaluation and interpretation of case-related adequate diagnostic instruments - Preparation of logopedic findings and therapy plans - Planning, implementation and reflection of logopedic therapy with adaptation with regard to the selected cases
Bachelor's seminar | Bachelor's Thesis (BA) | Coursecode: 210464608 Bachelor thesis 1 SWS 9 ECTS
Writing a bachelor's thesis on a pre-determined and approved logopedics-related topic, taking into account scientific, ethical and formal criteria, and with the assistance of a supervisor.
Bachelor's seminar | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210464607 Bachelor thesis seminar 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Support in terms of content and methodology throughout the entire process of writing the Bachelor's thesis - Support in formal aspects - Application of scientific, ethical, formal and professional criteria
Specific Logopedics 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464601 Advanced course in logopedics 1 SWS 1 ECTS
In-depth study of selected logopedic topics according to the current evidence base and according to the current care situation, deepening in areas of pathologies with speech therapy intervention indication with low to rare prevalence, deepening in selected, innovative treatment concepts.
Specific Logopedics 2 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210464602 Review course logopedics 2 SWS 2 ECTS
Cross-linking teaching of the logopedics-specific teaching content and reference sciences of the previous semesters in the areas of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing juvenile and adult, creation of treatment concepts in the area of complex, multimorbid cases.
Elective Subjects:
Elective Subject | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464609 Elective course: Freelancing and self-employment 1 SWS 1 ECTS
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Elective Subject | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464610 Elective course: Innovations in logopedics 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Identification and reflection of current challenges in logopedic care, development of mono-, multi- & interdisciplinary solutions. - Presentation of and critical examination of new research areas in the field of logopedics
Elective Subject | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210464611 Elective course: Speech and language therapists in leadership positions 1 SWS 1 ECTS
- Fields of work for speech and language therapists in leadership positions - Leadership of employees and teams, necessary basics like leadership styles and leadership methods - Conflict and time management - Importance and application of communication, rhetoric and presentation techniques and skills