SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICE B
HCS5SPB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students attend 27 days of clinic in an adult or paediatric setting. This may be at the La Trobe Communication Clinic or at a community based facility. This subject usually takes place in the second half of semester 1, although the sequence of final year placements may be varied, and it may be completed early in semester 2. Students work to refine the clinical skills acquired over the previous placements, applying these more independently as the subject progresses with the aim of being "towards entry level" on the COMPASS assessment to pass the subject: ie capability rated at entry level in most competency units, although some competencies may still be moving from intermediate towards entry level during this placement. Through block placements students develop an understanding of and participate in the broader range of roles and activities of a speech pathologist across a working week. A minority of students may complete this subject out of sequence, as their 3rd placement in final year. In this case, they will be required to reach entry level as rated in COMPASS.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
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: Students must have passed HCS5SPA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Investigate clients' communication and/or swallowing using high level cognitive, communicative and observational skills and knowledge of both typical and pathological function
- Activities:
- TBA
02. Analyse and interpret assessment data, applying established theories to develop diagnostic and prognostic conclusions about clients, communicating this information effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Activities:
- TBA
03. Critically investigate and synthesise complex information and justify professional decisions to plan and deliver ethically sound, evidence-based intervention.
- Activities:
- TBA
04. Apply theoretical knowledge and communicate effectively with a range of clients and colleagues to implement, evaluate and document intervention that is effective and appropriate to the client and professional setting.
- Activities:
- TBA
05. Apply creativity and initiative to new situations, including consulting, coordinating and collaborating with professional and research groups, communicating effectively in teams and managing workload with a high level of autonomy and accountability.
- Activities:
- TBA
06. Reflect critically on own performance to develop a professional identity and commitment to life long learning and actively pursue recent developments in speech pathology.
- Activities:
- TBA
Bendigo, 2017, Week 29-38, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kellie Stagg
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 29 - 38
One 27.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
"27 days in clinic, at 3 or 4 days per week, at LCC or external."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid placement COMPASS assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | Students will be progressing towards #entry# level and will receive a final evaluation. Assessment through the placement is completed in 2 stages: mid and final feedback on COMPASS, an online platform to assess speech pathology students against the national Competency-based Occupational Standards (CBOS). This comprises 11 competency units. At final feedback, students must be consistently progressing from | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final COMPASS assessment (2,000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 39-46, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kellie Stagg
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 39 - 46
One 27.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"27 days in clinic, at 3 or 4 days per week, at LCC or external."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid placement COMPASS assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | Students will be progressing towards #entry# level and will receive a final evaluation. Assessment through the placement is completed in 2 stages: mid and final feedback on COMPASS, an online platform to assess speech pathology students against the national Competency-based Occupational Standards (CBOS). This comprises 11 competency units. At final feedback, students must be consistently progressing from | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final COMPASS assessment (2,000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2017, 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 27.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This instance is for students out of sync with the usual placement sequence. Usually 27 days, at 3 or 4 days per week, at LCC or external agency."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid placement COMPASS assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | Students will be progressing towards #entry# level and will receive a final evaluation. Assessment through the placement is completed in 2 stages: mid and final feedback on COMPASS, an online platform to assess speech pathology students against the national Competency-based Occupational Standards (CBOS). This comprises 11 competency units. At final feedback, students must be consistently progressing from | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final COMPASS assessment (2,000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 16-29, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kellie Stagg
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 16 - 26
One 27.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"27 days in clinic, at 3 or 4 days per week, at LCC or external."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid placement COMPASS assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | Students will be progressing towards #entry# level and will receive a final evaluation. Assessment through the placement is completed in 2 stages: mid and final feedback on COMPASS, an online platform to assess speech pathology students against the national Competency-based Occupational Standards (CBOS). This comprises 11 competency units. At final feedback, students must be consistently progressing from | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final COMPASS assessment (2,000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 29-38, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachel Davenport
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 29 - 36
One 27.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
"27 days in clinic, at 3 or 4 days per week, at LCC or external."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid placement COMPASS assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | Students will be progressing towards #entry# level and will receive a final evaluation. Assessment through the placement is completed in 2 stages: mid and final feedback on COMPASS, an online platform to assess speech pathology students against the national Competency-based Occupational Standards (CBOS). This comprises 11 competency units. At final feedback, students must be consistently progressing from | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final COMPASS assessment (2,000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2017, 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 27.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This instance is for students out of sync with the usual placement sequence. Usually 27 days, at 3 or 4 days per week, at LCC or external agency."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid placement COMPASS assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | Students will be progressing towards #entry# level and will receive a final evaluation. Assessment through the placement is completed in 2 stages: mid and final feedback on COMPASS, an online platform to assess speech pathology students against the national Competency-based Occupational Standards (CBOS). This comprises 11 competency units. At final feedback, students must be consistently progressing from | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final COMPASS assessment (2,000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 39-46, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachel Davenport
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 39 - 46
One 27.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"27 days in clinic, at 3 or 4 days per week, at LCC or external."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid placement COMPASS assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | Students will be progressing towards #entry# level and will receive a final evaluation. Assessment through the placement is completed in 2 stages: mid and final feedback on COMPASS, an online platform to assess speech pathology students against the national Competency-based Occupational Standards (CBOS). This comprises 11 competency units. At final feedback, students must be consistently progressing from | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final COMPASS assessment (2,000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 16-29, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rachel Davenport
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 16 - 26
One 27.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
"27 days in clinic, at 3 or 4 days per week, at LCC or external."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid placement COMPASS assessment (3,000 word equivalent) | Students will be progressing towards #entry# level and will receive a final evaluation. Assessment through the placement is completed in 2 stages: mid and final feedback on COMPASS, an online platform to assess speech pathology students against the national Competency-based Occupational Standards (CBOS). This comprises 11 competency units. At final feedback, students must be consistently progressing from | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final COMPASS assessment (2,000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |