Speech Pathology Intervention Practices 2

This units builds on Speech Pathology Intervention Practices 1 by developing the communication, professional and behaviour skills required for successfully working with individuals and groups, across the lifespan and inclusive of diversity. It will introduce students to concomitant factors such as hearing loss which increase the complexity of clinical practice. This unit will particularly focus on exploring of principles and components related to planning speech pathology intervention practices, facilitating client and family centred decision-making and goal-setting, measurement of communication and/or swallowing outcomes, using evidence-based practice principles and processes. Students will engage via inquiry, case-based, simulation and reflective learning activities. Intervention and discharge practices will also be considered in the broader professional, regulatory, ethical and legal contexts in which speech pathology professional practice occurs.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Contextualise the role and scope of practice of speech pathology in relation to hearing and hearing loss;
2. Implement and critically evaluate speech pathology clinical skills targeting enhancement in body structure, body function, and/or activity and participation for individuals and groups with a range of communication and/or swallowing difficulties;
3. Collaborate with others to plan and justify responsive, professional and reflective services;
4. Exemplify a complex and multi-faceted understanding of professionalism within a practice context; and
5. Critically reflect on personal skills to establish, review and revise goals for professional development.