Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 3

Unit code: HHB7006 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
24
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
HHB7005 - Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 2
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit is the second capstone and final unit for the Master of Speech Pathology. It continues on from Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 2, enabling students to extend the application of research skills within the context of standard clinical practice whilst on a 25 day placement for the purpose of improving speech pathology service delivery. Students will undertake and report on their project which is relevant to clinical practice. This unit will also involve content designed to support students to transition to professional practice post-graduation. This placement may take place in a variety of settings completed under the supervision of speech pathology clinical educators. Placements will involve working in services predominantly focused on providing services to child or adult individuals and their families and will typically involve working alongside professionals from other services, such as allied health, welfare and/or education.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Exemplify clinical reasoning and competency in speech pathology assessment and intervention at a standard ready to enter the profession in a predominantly child or adult focused clinical context as defined by the professional standards for speech pathology in Australia;
  2. Implement and report on a project applicable to contemporary Speech Pathology practise;
  3. Contextualise the role and scope of practice of speech pathology in Paediatric or Adult Speech pathology communication domains;
  4. Authenticate clinical techniques relating to assessment and implementing intervention relevant to situations where individuals may present with Paediatric or Adult Speech pathology communication domains; and
  5. Advocate for own knowledge, skills, and beliefs in contemporary speech pathology practices to potential employers.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 0%
25 day practicum assessed by the Clinical Educator using COMPASS® or equivalent (hurdle)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 70%
Manuscript detailing rationale, methods, and outcomes of a project (5000 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 30%
Presentation on project outcome to industry partners at an industry showcase day (10 minutes)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 0%
Viva (Hurdle) (45mins)

This unit has a mapped whole of cohort hurdle task which aligns with the Speech Pathology Australia accreditation requirement for must-pass assessments where students must perform at a standard appropriate for entry to the profession.

Students are required to attend and pass 25 days of supervised field education, and the post-placement seminar. This requirement is in accord with the Speech Pathology Australia Accreditation Standards and the Victoria University Assessment for Learning- Standards for Assessment Procedure.

In the event of illness, students are required to make up missed placement hours. Where circumstances exist so that a student cannot attend in person (e.g. rural/regional placement), engagement in the post-placement workshops will be by negotiation with the Unit Convenor.

Required reading

Students will be encouraged to locate resources relevant to their placement and project with the guidance of their clinical educator as necessary.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences/Master of Speech Pathology
HCSP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Master of Speech Pathology
HMST | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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