Clinical Processes B (AUDI90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The Clinical Processes B subject continues from knowledge and skills gained in Clinical Processes A, from Semester 1. Students will develop their understanding of processes of speech pathology practice relevant to client management, including treatment planning and implementation, outcome measurement and handover. This subject will build upon skills of self-review and reflection that were established in Clinical Processes A. Clinical Processes B will provide an introduction to the principles of evidence-based practice, and critical appraisal of the literature. This subject is structured around workshops with group discussions/activities, interactive learning and role play.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will:
- Understand intervention as having a range of aims and methods in speech pathology;
- Formulate goals based on client needs and assessment outcomes;
- Design patient centred intervention sessions;
- Accurately document clinical sessions, outcomes and discharge/handover information;
- Apply the principles of evidence-based practice and appraise the internal validity of published research;
- Identify strategies to respond to client behaviours and to optimise client engagement during therapy sessions;
- Reflect on their own developing practice skills.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have:
- improved understanding of their own ability to plan assessment and habilitation, and to optimise the performance of others
- 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
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI90027 | Clinical Processes A | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI90028 | Swallowing and Voice | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AUDI90030 | Language Disorders Across the Lifespan | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AUDI90031 | Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AUDI90032 | Speech Pathology Practice 1 | Semester 2 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Either an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) or video observation examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Written assignment
| Week 8 | 40% |
100% Attendance at 12 workshops and completion of a clinical resources/reflection folder
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Meg Keage Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022