SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICE D
HCS5SPD
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will complete 30 days of clinic, in either an adult or paediatric setting, at La Trobe's Communication Clinic or an external facility. Students begin to refine the clinical skills acquired over the previous three semesters, applying these more independently as the subject progresses, with the aim of achieving entry level on the COMPASS® assessment by the end of the subject. Students develop setting specific clinical skills and develop their clinical management skills further. Through block placements, students develop an understanding of, and participate in, the broader range of roles and activities of a speech pathologist in a working week. Students monitor their progress in obtaining the desired level of professional competency and devise a plan of action to address competency gaps. Students will complete their professional competency portfolios (PCPs) with the conclusion of their final placement. There is a reflection essay based on teamwork attached to this subject.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Rachel Davenport
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HCS5SPA and HCS5TIM
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use professional reasoning strategies to independently analyse and interpret clinical information and assessment data for diagnostic and prognostic purposes
- Activities:
- Clinical placement and assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Communication(Communication)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
02. Independently communicate effectively and professionally in a range of mediums and to a range of audiences
- Activities:
- Clinical placement and assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Communication(Communication)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
03. Independently demonstrate a developing professional identity and a commitment to lifelong learning
- Activities:
- Clinical placement and assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Communication(Communication)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
04. Work professionally in teams in a specific workplace, managing clients & contributing to group & community education with minimal guidance
- Activities:
- Clinical placement and assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Communication(Communication)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
05. Independently plan and carry out appropriate, informative assessment to establish the communication and/or swallowing condition and issues of the client
- Activities:
- Clinical placement and assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Communication(Communication)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
06. Independently Plan, justify & deliver a variety of interventions that are ethical, evidence-based and appropriate to the client and workplace with minimal guidance
- Activities:
- Clinical placement and assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Communication(Communication)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
Bendigo, 2016, Week 29-38, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kellie Stagg
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 29 - 38
One 30.0 days industry based learning-off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30 days of clinical professional placements, pass with entry level skills on COMPASS."
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Orientation session held in academic calendar week 29, combining SPC/D. Compulsory attendance."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 6,000-word equivalent COMPASS® assessment, to reach entry level | Students must pass this piece of assessment in order to pass the subject. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Professional Competency Portfolio (equivalent 3,00 words) | Hurdle requirement. "Evidence" will have been gathered from previous placements to demonstrate competency across CBOS and minimum range of practice areas. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Reflection essay (2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement. Essay based on their experiences of teamwork on placement/s and related reflection. | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2016, Week 39-46, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kellie Stagg
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 39 - 46
One 30.0 days industry based learning-off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30 days of clinical professional placements, pass with entry level skills on COMPASS."
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Orientation session (SPC+D) held in academic calendar week: 29. Compulsory attendance"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 6,000-word equivalent COMPASS® assessment, to reach entry level | Students must pass this piece of assessment in order to pass the subject. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Professional Competency Portfolio (equivalent 3,00 words) | Hurdle requirement. "Evidence" will have been gathered from previous placements to demonstrate competency across CBOS and minimum range of practice areas. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Reflection essay (2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement. Essay based on their experiences of teamwork on placement/s and related reflection. | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2016, Week 04-12, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kellie Stagg
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 04 - 12
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30 days of clinical professional placements, pass with entry level skills on COMPASS."
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Orientation lecture (SPC+D) in week 29: compulsory attendance."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 6,000-word equivalent COMPASS® assessment, to reach entry level | Students must pass this piece of assessment in order to pass the subject. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Professional Competency Portfolio (equivalent 3,00 words) | Hurdle requirement. "Evidence" will have been gathered from previous placements to demonstrate competency across CBOS and minimum range of practice areas. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Reflection essay (2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement. Essay based on their experiences of teamwork on placement/s and related reflection. | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2016, Week 17-25, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kellie Stagg
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 17 - 25
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30 days of clinical professional placements, pass with entry level skills on COMPASS."
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Orientation (SPC+D) held in week 29. Compulsory attendance."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 6,000-word equivalent COMPASS® assessment, to reach entry level | Students must pass this piece of assessment in order to pass the subject. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Professional Competency Portfolio (equivalent 3,00 words) | Hurdle requirement. "Evidence" will have been gathered from previous placements to demonstrate competency across CBOS and minimum range of practice areas. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Reflection essay (2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement. Essay based on their experiences of teamwork on placement/s and related reflection. | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 29-38, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Katherine Pye
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 29 - 38
One 30.0 days industry based learning-off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30 days of clinical professional placements, pass with entry level skills on COMPASS."
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Orientation session (SPC+D) held in academic calendar week: 29. Compulsory attendance."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 6,000-word equivalent COMPASS® assessment, to reach entry level | Students must pass this piece of assessment in order to pass the subject. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Professional Competency Portfolio (equivalent 3,00 words) | Hurdle requirement. "Evidence" will have been gathered from previous placements to demonstrate competency across CBOS and minimum range of practice areas. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Reflection essay (2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement. Essay based on their experiences of teamwork on placement/s and related reflection. | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 39-46, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachel Davenport
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 39 - 46
One 30.0 days industry based learning-off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30 days of clinical professional placements, pass with entry level skills on COMPASS."
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Orientation session (SPC+D) held in academic calendar week: 29. Compulsory attendance."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 6,000-word equivalent COMPASS® assessment, to reach entry level | Students must pass this piece of assessment in order to pass the subject. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Professional Competency Portfolio (equivalent 3,00 words) | Hurdle requirement. "Evidence" will have been gathered from previous placements to demonstrate competency across CBOS and minimum range of practice areas. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Reflection essay (2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement. Essay based on their experiences of teamwork on placement/s and related reflection. | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 04-12, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachel Davenport
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 04 - 12
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30 days of clinical professional placements, pass with entry level skills on COMPASS."
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Orientation (SPC+D) held in week 29. Compulsory attendance."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 6,000-word equivalent COMPASS® assessment, to reach entry level | Students must pass this piece of assessment in order to pass the subject. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Professional Competency Portfolio (equivalent 3,00 words) | Hurdle requirement. "Evidence" will have been gathered from previous placements to demonstrate competency across CBOS and minimum range of practice areas. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Reflection essay (2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement. Essay based on their experiences of teamwork on placement/s and related reflection. | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 17-25, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachel Davenport
Class requirements
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Orientation (SPC+D) held in week 29. Compulsory attendance."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 17 - 25
One 30.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30 days of clinical professional placements, pass with entry level skills on COMPASS."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 6,000-word equivalent COMPASS® assessment, to reach entry level | Students must pass this piece of assessment in order to pass the subject. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Professional Competency Portfolio (equivalent 3,00 words) | Hurdle requirement. "Evidence" will have been gathered from previous placements to demonstrate competency across CBOS and minimum range of practice areas. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Reflection essay (2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement. Essay based on their experiences of teamwork on placement/s and related reflection. | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |