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Speech Pathology Assessment Practices 4

Unit code: HHB4004 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(One credit point is usually equivalent to one hour of study per week)
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 an expanded range of speech pathology practice areas. 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 to a standard equivalent of ‘novice level’ as defined by the professional standards for speech pathology in Australia;
  2. Critically reflect on own performance and derive measurable goals to guide future development of knowledge and skills related to assessment practices; and
  3. Demonstrate the initiative and judgement to adapt the discipline assessment and prognostic knowledge and skills to diverse contexts.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Practicum
|
Grade: 0%
Clinical placement of four (4) days assessed using a modified COMPASS®.
Assessment type: Practicum
|
Grade: 50%
OSCE/simulation of clinical swallowing assessment including case history interview (1 hour)
Assessment type: Portfolio
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Grade: 50%
Portfolio of evidence with critical reflections on learnings related to speech pathology assessment practices (2000 words)

Students are required to attend and pass 28 hours of supervised field education. 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.

Required reading

Students will be directed to relevant professional and clinical guidelines as well as scientific literature in texts and journals.

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
Master of Speech Pathology
HMST

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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