SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace (8)

In this subject students develop and demonstrate their competency in speech pathology practice. They complete 24 days of workplace learning, primarily working with either an adult or paediatric population. During this time, students work with clinical educators to develop speech pathology knowledge, skills and attributes to a standard approaching Entry level as defined by current professional standards. Workplace learning settings may include hospitals, community health centres, disability organisations, and education providers. During this subject, students will continue to develop their knowledge, skills and attributes in professionalism, reasoning, communication and lifelong learning in practice contexts, and demonstrate these as appropriate of an entry level speech pathologist.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPH515. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

School of Community Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Speech Pathology.

Prerequisites

( SPH522 and SPH523 ) or SPH505

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate the development of competency in assessment and management of communication and swallowing difficulties for adult or paediatric populations, as defined by the professional standards for Entry Level Speech Pathologists, to a standard approaching Entry level
  • be able to demonstrate the development of competency in communication, reasoning, lifelong learning and professionalism as defined by the professional standards for Entry Level Speech Pathologists, to Entry level standard
  • be able to demonstrate transfer of speech pathology knowledge, skills and attributes to both workplace learning and simulated environments

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Professional reflection including reporting on incidents that are critical to students' learning
  • Self-care during workplace learning
  • Integration of speech pathology knowledge, skills and attributes across all CBOS Units in the workplace

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 24 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

Students will complete 24 days of Workplace Learning over a period of 6 weeks, with a predominantly paediatric or adult caseload. Students must have successfully completed a preliminary 15 day workplace learning experience prior to commencing workplace learning for SPH515.

Special Resources

This subject contains a compulsory 24 day workplace learning experience. Students are responsible for expenses associated with workplace learning experiences, including costs of travel, accommodation, uniform and resource development. Students must also have access to a digital voice recorder for all clinical sessions.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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