Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 1

This unit encourages students to integrate existing knowledge and skills and expand on these in new situations across the speech pathology communication areas, particularly focusing on language. This unit will explore a range of direct, indirect, consultancy, and advocacy-based approaches to language when working with clients across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and cultures. 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 in client care. 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. Language concerns will also be considered in the broader professional, regulatory, ethical and legal contexts in which speech pathology practice occurs. This unit will involve four days of professional practicum supervised by speech pathology practice educators at an external organisation.