Speech Pathology Assessment Practices 4

Unit code: HHB4004 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
HHB4003 - Speech Pathology Assessment Practices 3
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This final unit in the sequence on Speech Pathology Assessment Practices focuses on the integration, transfer and adaptation of this knowledge and skills to the Speech Pathology communication domains. This unit will involve completion of 4 days clinical practicum including authentic and/or simulated learning experiences under the supervision of speech pathology clinical educators.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Demonstrate developing clinical reasoning and competency in speech pathology assessment;
  2. Critically reflect on own performance and derive measurable goals to guide future development of knowledge and skills related to assessment practices;
  3. Adapt discipline assessment and prognostic knowledge and skills to diverse contexts; and
  4. Implement and maintain accurate, timely, complete and secure records of practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Portfolio
|
Grade: 30%
Log of evidence with critical reflections on learnings related to speech pathology assessment practices (1500 words equivalent)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 20%
Progress note based on simulated client (1000 words equivalent)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 50%
OSCE (40 mins)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 0%
Records of practice/management for Simulation Placement (hurdle)

Students are required to attend and pass 28 hours of supervised simulation placement (records of practice/management). 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-Language Pathology Practice Education Guidelines.

Required reading

Children's speech: An evidence-based approach to assessment and intervention.
McLeod, S., & Baker, E. (2017)| Pearson.
Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders
Papathanasiou, I., & Coppens, P. (2022)| Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Language disorders form infancy through adolescence
Paul, R., Norbury, C., & Gosse, C. (2018)| Elsevier
Assessment in speech-language pathology: A resource manual
Shipley, K. G., & McAfee, J. G. (2019)| Plural Publishing

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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