SPH314 Therapeutic Communication Practice 3 (16)

Abstract

This subject extends students' understanding and practice of professional skills, processes, procedures and clinical reflection by providing targeted workplace learning experiences in the areas of community development, disability, and neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
On Campus	Albury-Wodonga Campus
Session 2
On Campus	Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPH314
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
Two sessions	SY/US	School of Community Health

Enrolment restrictions

Prerequisite(s)	Incompatible subject(s)
SPH214 and BMS255 and SPH201 and SPH204 and SPH211 and BMS224	SPH315

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

Be able to demonstrate competency at a novice to intermediate standard in clinical skills as defined by the Competency-Based Occupational Standards for Entry Level Speech Pathologists (CBOS; SPA, 2011) Units 1-7;
Be able to identify and justify the use of assessment and intervention procedures for the management of communication and swallowing difficulties (based on research evidence, client/family preferences and experience);
Be able to plan and implement assessment and management programs for children, adolescents and adults with communication and swallowing impairments at a novice-intermediate level;
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the primacy of human relationship as foundational to the therapeutic relationship in practice with individuals and communities;
Be able to use reflective frameworks to evaluate clinical knowledge and skills and plan for future learning and professional development;
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of different models of practice and select appropriate models to meet the needs of clients/communities.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Planning and administering assessments of communication and/or swallowing (CBOS Unit 1);
Analysing and interpreting assessment data, and reporting on assessment data to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences (CBOS Unit 2)
Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices, including writing specific and measurable goals, justifying and documenting decisions (CBOS Unit 3);
Implementing speech pathology practice with individuals with communication and/or swallowing difficulties, their families and communities, and monitoring/documenting progress (CBOS Unit 4);
Planning, providing and managing speech pathology services, including collaboration with others in practice/research (CBOS Unit 5);
Understanding the principles and practices of clinical education and supervision, and contributing to team-based relationships (CBOS Unit 6);
Upholding the Code of Ethics and advocating for clients and the speech pathology profession (CBOS Unit 7).

Work Place Learning

This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 35 to 40 days duration. There are three compulsory workplace learning experiences that students will engage in for this subject.
1) CSU adult-focused experience (CAFE) (16-20 days): Groups of students work with clients in the on-campus clinic and at external locations (nursing homes etc) under the supervision of speech pathology staff. The work may incorporate assessment, management, education and health promotion activities. This experience also incorporates the client tutor program (4 days) during which students meet adults who have communication difficulties as a result of an acquired neurological impairment, and learn about their experiences..
2) Community engagement placement (8-10 days): Students work with communities on projects related to communication and health promotion. Attendance may be in a block (2-3 weeks) or one day per week for 8-10 weeks.
3) Adult Block Placement - This 3 week placement involves attendance and participation at a speech pathology hospital/rehabilitation clinic for 4 days per week (12 days total) under the supervision of a speech pathologist/external clinical educator.

Specialised Resources

Students may incur expenses associated with workplace learning experiences, including travel, accommodation, uniform, and resource development. Students must also have access to a digital voice recorder for all clinical sessions.

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

Handbook 2017