Speech Pathology Practice 1 (AUDI90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This first clinical practice subject introduces students to the speech pathology clinical setting including the management of clients and patients presenting for assessment and/or intervention. Clinical placement settings may include hospitals, community clinics, early intervention and specialist centres, schools, private practices, university clinics, residential aged care facilities and other relevant settings. A variety of clinical experiences will be offered including initial observation, followed by increasingly ‘hands-on’ experiences with infants, children, young people and/or adults throughout the clinical placement. In particular, this subject covers establishing rapport with clients, developing observational skills, interviewing, case history taking, and listening to and recording information accurately. To support student learning, students also attend workshops held at the University during semester. Topics include introduction to CBOS (2011) and COMPASS®, adult learning, peer learning, supervisory styles, reflective practice, clinical reasoning and case-based discussions.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students will demonstrate an understanding of the speech pathology clinical setting
and demonstrate they have acquired the following competency-based clinical skills:
- Collect a case history and demonstrate clinical examination skills;
- Listen to and record accurate written information; and
- Discuss relevant variables that are affecting the child, client and family.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will demonstrate:
- 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 knowledge effectively in both oral and written form
- the ability to behave in an ethical and professionally appropriate manner
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT90011 | Anatomy and Physiology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AUDI90025 | Communication Across the Lifespan | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AUDI90027 | Clinical Processes A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LING90033 | Linguistics for Speech Pathology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI90028 | Swallowing and Voice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AUDI90029 | Clinical Processes B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| AUDI90030 | Language Disorders Across the Lifespan | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AUDI90031 | Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan | Semester 2 (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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdle requirement: This subject is assessed as Pass/Fail. Students must pass all components of assessment to pass the subject. | N/A | |
Completion of one Simulated Clinical Practice Assessment (SCPA) Students will attend one SCPA scheduled once between weeks 5-10. Students will be alloacted an assessment date in Week 2 workshop.
| From Week 5 to Week 10 | 0% |
Assessment during one clinical placement. Students' clinical performance during the placement will be assessed via the 'Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology' (COMPASS®) and the completion of a Clinical Portfolio.
| Throughout the teaching period | 0% |
100% attendance and participation at all clinical placements Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance at clinical placement | N/A |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Eliza Martin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 17 December 2025 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
5 indirect hours for self-directed learning
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 8 November 2024