INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICE

Overview

In this subject you will increase your awareness and basic understanding of the nature of the speech pathology discipline, the culture of the speech pathology workplace and the required competencies, roles and functions of the speech pathologist. You will be introduced to the speech pathology practice placement program that will continue throughout the course. This will include orientation to Speech Pathology Australia's (SPA) Professional Standards, Competency-Based Occupation Standards (CBOS) and companion assessment framework, COMPASS. You will demonstrate an understanding of the skills you are required to develop and demonstrate on completion of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology. There will be an emphasis on your understanding and self-evaluation of practice placement readiness. This includes compliance with University and agency onboarding requirements, demonstrated awareness of inherent requirements and fitness to practice. You will then practice and apply generic communication principles and practices involved in conversation, interviewing, assessment and management of clients and their families. You will participate in a range of integrated pre-clinical online learning activities, workshops, guided observation and demonstration, and active participation in highly structured and scaffolded simulations and clinical scenarios.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Sterling Quinn

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Communicate clearly in both verbal and written form with a range of communication partners in different clinical contexts, autonomously and with peers.

Observe client and clinician behaviours in a variety of speech pathology contexts and document these accurately and ethically.

Interact effectively with clients with communication disabilities during a team based simulation.

Assess personal skills and behaviours in relation to professional practice requirements.

Identify and describe emerging professional identity including clinical aspirations

Learning activities

You will engage in a range of activities including workshops and practical experiences designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning.

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