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 … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Sterling Quinn

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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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:
1.
Communicate clearly in both verbal and written form with a range of communication partners in different clinical contexts, autonomously and with peers.
2.
Observe client and clinician behaviours in a variety of speech pathology contexts and document these accurately and ethically.
3.
Interact effectively with clients with communication disabilities during a team based simulation.
4.
Assess personal skills and behaviours in relation to professional practice requirements.
5.
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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