SPH524 Issues of Ethics, Access and Equity in Speech Pathology Practice (8)

In this subject, students extend their knowledge of frameworks of practice and critically reflect on the ways in which these frameworks interact with issues of ethics, access and equity in a range of diverse contexts. Students synthesise their understanding of the frameworks for practice with knowledge of service delivery models and the geographical, institutional and sociocultural factors which can affect the accessibility of services, in order to propose potential solutions for specific client and community case studies. Students develop research skills, such as literature reviewing and preparing surveys, interviews and focus groups, to inform needs analysis and community engagement.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPH524. 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

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Speech Pathology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to apply research skills to investigate the roles of geographic, institutional and sociocultural contexts, theoretically and in relation to specific client or community case studies
  • be able to critically reflect on how professional and institutional practices, frameworks for practice, and geographic and sociocultural contexts facilitate or challenge the equity of access of speech pathology services, and explain how these frameworks and contexts shape professional practice
  • be able to use technical, creative and communication skills, including a range of written and digital literacy skills, to communicate with specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • be able to reflect critically on their beliefs, attitudes and values in relation to issues of access and equity in a way that demonstrates knowledge of ethical and professional frameworks

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Ethics
  • Barriers and facilitators to access and equity
  • Geographical factors
  • Institutional factors
  • Socio-cultural factors
  • Community engagement and needs analysis

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SPH524 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Communication accessibility project
50
2
Reflecting on professional & ethical frameworks
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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