ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINIC
HCS5AIB
2021
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).
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRachel Davenport
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesHCS4ACS AND HCS4ISP
Co-requisitesHCS5AIA
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
Clinical voice disorders
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAaronson, A & Bless, D
Year2009
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherTHIEME, NEW YORK.
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Dysphagia: clinical management in adults and children
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGroher, M & Crary, M
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMOSBY ELSEVIER, MISSOURI.
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Language disorders from infancy through adolescence: assessment & intervention
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRhea, P
Year2007
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherMOSBY ELSEVIER, ST LOUIS.
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Understanding voice problems. A physiological perspective for diagnosis and treatment.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorColton, R, Casper, J & Leonard, R
Year2006
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherLIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA.
ISBNN/A
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URLN/A
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject
Total hours/days required9x1/2days +6 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, 2021, Week 29-48, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKellie Stagg
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 29 - 46
One 1.00 day 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.
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 29 - 46
One 1.00 day 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.
LectureWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 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.
TutorialWeek: 29 - 29
One 2.00 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
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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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 video fluoroscopy observation | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Report Writing II assignment (500 word equivalent) Pass/fail hurdle following completion of online module on report writing skills. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 29-48, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachel Davenport
Class requirements
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 29 - 47
One 6.00 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).
Industry Based Learning-Off SiteWeek: 29 - 47
One 1.00 day 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).
LectureWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 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.
TutorialWeek: 29 - 29
One 2.00 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.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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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 video fluoroscopy observation | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Report Writing II assignment (500 word equivalent) Pass/fail hurdle following completion of online module on report writing skills. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |