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Clinical Processes A (AUDI90027)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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The Clinical Processes A subject introduces skills for effective and accurate communication, and provides an introduction to the psychological and emotional aspects of clinical practice. This subject covers professionalism, ethics, history taking, and clinical communication skills (listening skills, empathy, informational and affective counselling). This subject is structured around 12 workshops, and includes group discussions/activities, videos, and role play.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in clinical practice. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- communicate confidently and effectively with a variety of clients, including the elderly, very young children, the significantly hearing impaired, and persons with limited English;
- communicate with client via an Auslan sign or LOTE interpreter;
- demonstrate understanding of different cultural beliefs and values which may impact on effective assessment and/or therapy;
- obtain a complete and accurate clinical history in straightforward cases, taking less than 10 minutes, and making legible and complete notes;
- explain to clients, in appropriate language the goals and requirements of the test/habilitation session;
- provide accurate, appropriate clinical feedback in uncomplicated cases to clients using everyday language;
- write accurate, appropriate professional clinical reports;
- understand and respond appropriately to the emotional context of their clinical experiences; and
- develop self-awareness leading to a commitment to on-going improvement in clinical communication.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have:
- improved self-awareness leading to a better understanding of relationships with clients and families
- improved self-awareness of his/her own beliefs and attitudes
- critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
- the ability to integrate theory and practice and to apply this in novel situations
- an openness to new ideas
- planning and time management skills
- the ability to communicate their knowledge in both oral and written form
- the ability to recognise ethical and professional behaviour and implement these practices within the clinical environment
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ANAT90011 | Anatomy and Physiology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90033 | Linguistics and Phonetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90025 | Communication Across the Lifespan | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An essay
| Week 8 | 35% |
Either an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) or video observation examination
| During the examination period | 35% |
Participation in two pre-clinical experiences and completion of written reflections and required tasks. Written reflection submitted two weeks following attendance to pre-clinical experience. Students attend two sessions throughout the semester.
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Participation in 12 internal workshops and completed logbook entry for each workshop. Logbook entries are submitted each week throughout the semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Meg Keage Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 Hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Nil
Recommended texts and other resources
Nil
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Speech Pathology
Last updated: 3 November 2022