SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology (8)

In this subject students develop and demonstrate competency in speech pathology practice as required by an Entry level speech pathologist. Students complete two key workplace learning experiences; the first is a 24 day workplace learning block in which students work with clinical educators to develop speech pathology knowledge, skills and attributes to Entry level as defined by professional standards.  During the 24 day placement for this subject, students work with a different population (paediatric or adult) and in a different practice setting to SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace. In addition, students complete simulated and/or specialist clinical experiences at CSU, transferring their speech pathology competency across range of practice areas. Throughout these experiences, students continue to transfer their competency in professionalism, reasoning, communication and lifelong learning and demonstrate these as appropriate of an Entry level speech pathologist. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPH525. 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

SPH515 or SPH517

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 Entry level standard
  • 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 28 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. In addition, students complete 4 days of simulated and/or specialist clinical experiences at CSU.

Special Resources

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

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Future students

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.

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