ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINIC
HCS5AIB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will begin to apply their theoretical knowledge to clients and their carers. Students will participate in both an adult and paediatric placement. Placements will either be run over 6 full days or 9 half days, both as one visit per week. Students will complete these placements in various agencies around Melbourne, Bendigo and some other rural settings. Bundoora students' paediatric placements will take place within the La Trobe Communication Clinic, over 9 half days (1 per week), while other placements will be 6 days over 6 weeks. Pass criteria for this subject is Novice level across a range of clinical competencies. In addition to clinical placements, students will complete several hurdle assessments, including commencement of their Professional Competency Portfolio (PCP). All students are required to attend the subject orientation lecture (calendar week 24) and a session planning workshop (week 29).
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRachel Davenport
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HCS4ISP and HCS4ACS
Co-requisites HCS5AIA
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical voice disorders | Recommended | Aaronson, A & Bless, D 2009 | 4TH EDN, THIEME, NEW YORK. |
| Readings | Dysphagia: clinical management in adults and children | Recommended | Groher, M & Crary, M 2015 | 2nd Ed. MOSBY ELSEVIER, MISSOURI. |
| Readings | Language disorders from infancy through adolescence: assessment & intervention | Recommended | Rhea, P C Norbury, C Gosse 2017 | 5th EDN, MOSBY ELSEVIER, ST LOUIS. |
| Readings | Understanding voice problems. A physiological perspective for diagnosis and treatment. | Recommended | Colton, R, Casper, J & Leonard, R 2011 | 4th EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Investigate communication and swallowing by applying cognitive, communicative and observational skills and demonstrating knowledge of both typical and pathological function.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, lectures and tutorials
02. Complete elements of speech, swallowing and language assessments, analyse and interpret assessment data with support, applying theory to develop clinical hypotheses.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, lectures and tutorials
03. Incorporate theory and clinical observations into planning and delivery of ethically sound, evidence-based intervention with maximal support.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, lectures and tutorials
04. Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to implement, evaluate and document intervention with a high level of support.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, lectures and tutorials
05. Manage professional workload with increased autonomy and accountability.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, lectures and tutorials
06. Reflect critically on own performance, respond to feedback and actively seek to increase knowledge base and skillset in speech pathology practice.
- Activities:
- Clinical placement, lectures and tutorials
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 29-48, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKellie Stagg
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off Site
Week:
29
-
46
One 1.0 days industry based learning-off site per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 full day of clinic per week for 6 weeks. Students complete a paediatric block during week 29-46. Dates will vary from student to student. NB placement may occur during university mid-semester vacation."
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"NB THIS IS HELD IN WK 24 to prepare for commencement of placement in Semester 2. All students must attend."
Tutorial
Week:
29
-
29
One 2.0 hours tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 29
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Planning tutorial - mandatory attendance, in week 29"
Industry Based Learning-Off Site
Week:
29
-
46
One 1.0 days industry based learning-off site per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 full day of clinic per week for 6 weeks. Students complete an adult block during week 29-46. Dates will vary from student to student. NB placement may occur during university mid-semester vacation."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful completion of adult clinical competency checklist (2,000-word equivalent) | Students must pass this assessment in order to pass the subject. Students must demonstrate novice level competency in skills that are marked as attained on competency checklist. This checklist is an abridged version of the standard national assessment, COMPASS. COMPASS behavioural descriptors are used to inform assessment level. Pass/Fail Placement, including completion of videofluoroscopy observation an | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Successful completion of paediatric clinical competency checklist (2,000-word equivalent) | Students must pass this assessment in order to pass the subject. Students must demonstrate novice level competency in skills that are marked as attained on competency checklist. This checklist is an abridged version of the standard national assessment, COMPASS. COMPASS behavioural descriptors are used to inform assessment level. Pass/Fail Placement, including completion of transcription task. | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Report Writing II assignment (500 word equivalent) | Pass/fail in placement following completion of online module on report writing skills. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Week 29-48, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachel Davenport
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off Site
Week:
29
-
47
One 6.0 hours industry based learning-off site per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 47
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Paediatric placement: 1 half day per week, for 9 weeks at La Trobe Communication Clinic (Speech & Language)."
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
"NB THIS IS HELD IN WK 24 to prepare for commencement of placement in Sem 2. All students must attend."
Tutorial
Week:
29
-
29
One 2.0 hours tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 29
and delivered via face-to-face.
"All student must attend session planning workshop, in week 29."
Industry Based Learning-Off Site
Week:
29
-
47
One 1.0 days industry based learning-off site per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 47
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Adult placement: 1 full day per week, for 6 weeks in a community based setting (eg hospital)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful completion of adult clinical competency checklist (2,000-word equivalent) | Students must pass this assessment in order to pass the subject. Students must demonstrate novice level competency in skills that are marked as attained on competency checklist. This checklist is an abridged version of the standard national assessment, COMPASS. COMPASS behavioural descriptors are used to inform assessment level. Pass/Fail Placement, including completion of videofluoroscopy observation an | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Successful completion of paediatric clinical competency checklist (2,000-word equivalent) | Students must pass this assessment in order to pass the subject. Students must demonstrate novice level competency in skills that are marked as attained on competency checklist. This checklist is an abridged version of the standard national assessment, COMPASS. COMPASS behavioural descriptors are used to inform assessment level. Pass/Fail Placement, including completion of transcription task. | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Report Writing II assignment (500 word equivalent) | Pass/fail in placement following completion of online module on report writing skills. | 10 | 01, 02, 05 |