Code
SPPA6013
Credits
37.5
Graduate Attributes
In this unit students will undertake Speech Pathology Clinical Practice to develop and demonstrate competency
according to Speech Pathology Australia Competency-Based Occupational Standards (CBOS). This unit will
facilitate the development of skills in the management of paediatric or adult clients across the range of practice
areas. Students will be expected to demonstrate entry-level competency by the end of this placement.
Fieldwork
1 x 300 Hours Semester
Unit Learning Outcomes
- 1 integrate theory and research in the planning, implementation and evaluation of speech pathology assessment, intervention and management for clients with selected disorders, GC1, GC2, GC3
- 2 communicate and work collaboratively with clients and carers from a wide range of cultures to deliver client centred care within an inter-professional team, GC3, GC6
- 3 evaluate own performance and learning using reflective practice and recommend appropriate action plans to enhance current and future practice, GC4
- 4 integrate theoretical and clinical knowledge to achieve entry-level competency with either the adult or paediatric population, GC2, GC3
- 5 synthesise clinical experiences and knowledge into professional practice across a range of settings, GC6
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1 apply knowledge of human communication science to the delivery of speech pathology services and research in diverse and changing settings
- 2 critically analyse information to plan, implement and evaluate speech pathology services and research
- 3 locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources to solve theoretical and applied problems in human communication science with a high level of independence
- 4 demonstrate excellence in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills appropriate to the discipline within a legal and ethical framework
- 5 use technologies relevant to the human communication sciences to inform clinical practice and research
- 6 understand and implement a wide variety of learning strategies, and take responsibility for ongoing professional and personal development
- 7 incorporate and demonstrate awareness of global or international perspectives in health care to clinical practice and research in speech pathology
- 9 independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner across a range of professional settings
Assessment Breakdown
All assessments below must be completed.
- Pass/Fail Competency portfolio, ULO1,2,3,4,5
- Pass/Fail Clinical evaluation/s, ULO1,2,3,4
Co-requisite
Pre-requisite