hcs4isp introduction to speech pathology practice
INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICE
HCS4ISP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this clinical subject, students will increase their 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. Students will be exposed to clients with communication impairments in a variety of social and clinical contexts. There will be an emphasis on developing an understanding of generic communication principles and practices involved in conversation, interviewing, assessment and management of clients and their families. There will be a strong emphasis on learning through structured reflective practice. The subject encompasses workshops, guided demonstration/observation sessions, both on and off campus, client as tutor sessions and active participation in a highly structured evidence-based therapy program for school-aged children.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKate Bridgman
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in on of the following courses: HMSP, HMSPB and must have completed FCS (Speech Pathology Bridging Program); OR Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZHCSP, HZHCSW, HZHCSB, HZHCSM, HZHCSS and must have completed HCS2CSL, HCS2ACW, HCS3TAC, HCS3SHS
Co-requisitesHCS4ACS
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Professional communication in speech-language pathology: how to write, talk, and act like a clinician
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBurrus, A E
Year2009
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PublisherPLURAL PUBLISHING, SAN DIEGO, US.
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Communicating in the health sciences
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHiggs, J et al
YearN/A
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH MELBOURNE.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required7 x 1/2 days
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 09-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmina McLean
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 9 - 9
One 4.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Orientation
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 18 - 24
One 4.00 hours placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
Literacy placement
PracticalWeek: 12 - 12
One 4.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
Report writing
PracticalWeek: 11 - 11
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
Observation
PracticalWeek: 13 - 13
One 7.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supported conversation
PracticalWeek: 14 - 14
One 7.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
Parent as tutor
TutorialWeek: 23 - 23
One 4.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Reflective tute
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 10
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via online.
online module
WorkShopWeek: 15 - 15
One 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
PAL workshop
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clinical assessment for PAL* program including submission of written report (equiv to 1,750 words)Hurdle requirement: student must pass all pieces of assessments to obtain an overall pass for this subject*Phonological Awareness for Literacy | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 1000-word parent tutor/case history reportHurdle requirement: student must pass this assessment to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
A series of 4 individual reflection tasks- each worth 10%- template provided (equiv to 1,750 words)Hurdle requirement: student must pass this assessment to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachel Davenport
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 9 - 9
One 4.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Orientation held in academic calendar week: 9
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 16 - 16
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
PAL orientation held in academic calendar week: 17. Refer to department's year timetable. Supplemented with one of online information.
PracticalWeek: 14 - 15
One 6.00 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
SCA Session off campus at Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre- students attend ONE SESSION only in week 15 or 16 on Tuesday or Thursday.
PracticalWeek: 14 - 14
One 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
Parent tutor Session on Monday Wk 15
PracticalWeek: 11 - 12
One 3.00 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinic observation held in academic calendar weeks 11 & 12 On Tuesday
PracticalWeek: 18 - 24
One 5.00 hours practical per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
PAL clinical program. Students are placed in groups of 8 and are allocated a clinic day by the placements team. They attend clinic for one session each week.
TutorialWeek: 23 - 23
One 2.00 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Reflection Tute- week 23 Cohort divided into 4 groups and attend ONE tute only.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 10
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via online.
Online content- students to access content during week 10.
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 13
One 3.00 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
Report writing workshop face to face. Cohort divided into 4 groups and attend ONE workshop only.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clinical assessment for PAL* program including submission of written report (equiv to 1,750 words)Hurdle requirement: student must pass all pieces of assessments to obtain an overall pass for this subject*Phonological Awareness for Literacy | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 1000-word parent tutor/case history reportHurdle requirement: student must pass this assessment to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
A series of 4 individual reflection tasks- each worth 10%- template provided (equiv to 1,750 words)Hurdle requirement: student must pass this assessment to pass the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |