Speech Pathology Intervention Practices 3

Unit code:HHB6003Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

VU Sunshine Clinical School

Prerequisites

HHB6002 - Speech Pathology Intervention Practices 2
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit encourages students to integrate existing knowledge and skills and expand on these for clients presenting with eating, drinking and swallowing concerns. This unit will explore the assessment and interventions that support successful eating, drinking and swallowing in a range of indirect, consultancy, and advocacy-based speech pathology in working with clients across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and cultures. Clients encompasses individuals, families and communities. The unit will explore speech pathology case studies necessitating consideration and interrogation of a range of professional and ethical issues and the role of the speech pathologist alongside that of other professionals. This unit will continue to explore issues and methods related to assessment and measurement of efficacy and effectiveness of interventions in an increasingly holistic context. Eating, drinking and swallowing concerns will also be considered in the broader professional, regulatory, ethical and legal contexts in which speech pathology practice occurs. This unit will involve the completion of four days of professional practicum both internal and external to the university.

Learning Outcomes

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

Formulate speech pathology assessment plans to investigate function, activity, and participation in situations where clients from a diverse range of backgrounds may present with eating, drinking and swallowing concerns;
Exemplify holistic analysis and integration of assessment data in situations where clients may present with Eating, Drinking and swallowing concerns;
Formulate and justify speech pathology intervention plans in situations where clients from a diverse range of backgrounds may present with eating, drinking and swallowing concerns;
Contextualise the role and scope of practice of speech pathology in the area of eating, drinking and swallowing and its boundaries with other professions; and
Authenticate real-time clinical techniques relating to assessment and implementing intervention where clientss may present with eating, drinking and swallowing concerns.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Creative Works | Grade: 25%

An interprofessional map for swallowing assessment (1000-word equivalent)

Assessment type: Report | Grade: 25%

A position paper on a controversy or dilemma for swallowing practice (1000 words)

Assessment type: Practicum | Grade: 50%

In person case-based Viva and reflection (30 mins)

Assessment type: Practicum | Grade: 0%

Complete reflection on competency development across 28 hours of placement, using the Rubric for Simulation Placement

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

Practicum- Viva and reflection is a must pass/ hurdle requirement for students to; formulate an intervention plan, contextualise the scope of practice of Speech pathology, demonstrate real-time, clinical techniques and apply Professional Standards (1.1, 1.3, 1.4). Please see the Accreditation section below for additional information.

Practicum- Students are required to attend and pass 4 days of supervised placement (Completion of Competency Rubric for Simulation Placement). 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 absence from placement, students may be required to make up missed placement hours, as per the Speech Pathology Practice Education Guidelines.