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.
SY/US
One session
School of Community Health
Restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Speech Pathology.
( SPH522 and SPH523 ) or SPH505
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.
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.
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.