Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 2

Unit code: HHB7005 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
24
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
HHB7004 - Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit is the first of two capstone units. This unit enables students to integrate their research and clinical knowledge and skills by enabling them to develop a project whilst engaged in a 30-day clinical practicum. Students will engage in the design of a project relevant to clinical practice for example, a service improvement project. The practicum is assessed at readiness to enter the profession across all Speech Pathology communication domains. This placement may take place in a variety of settings completed under the supervision of speech pathology clinical educators. Placements will involve working in services predominantly focused on providing services to child or adult individuals and their families and will typically involve working alongside professionals from other services, such as allied health, welfare and/or education.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Exemplify clinical reasoning and competency in speech pathology assessment and intervention at a standard ready to enter the profession in a predominantly adult or child focused clinical context as defined by the professional standards for speech pathology in Australia;
  2. Critically review the scientific literature related to a contemporary issue in speech pathology practice in Australia;
  3. Contextualise the role and scope of practice of speech pathology in Paediatric or Adult Speech pathology communication domains; and
  4. Design a project proposal with planned data analysis procedures and appropriate consideration of research ethics and clinical governance; and
  5. Authenticate clinical techniques relating to assessment and implementing intervention relevant to situations where individuals may present with Paediatric or Adult Speech pathology communication domains

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 0%
30 day practicum assessed using COMPASS® or equivalent (hurdle)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 30%
Draft research question and proposal outline (800 words)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 70%
Project proposal including background, research questions, method, projected timelines, ethical considerations and risk mitigation strategies (2500 w)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 0%
Viva (hurdle)

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

Assessment Task 4 is a must pass/ hurdle requirement for students to contextualise the scope of practice of Speech pathology (LO3), demonstrate real-time, readiness to the profession clinical techniques (LO 5) and apply Professional Standards. Please see the Accreditation section below for additional information.
Students are required to attend and pass 30 days 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 encouraged to locate resources relevant to their placement and project with the guidance of their clinical educator as necessary.

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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