Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 1

    Unit code: HHB7004 | Study level: Postgraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Footscray Park
    HHB7003 - Speech Pathology Cases 3
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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    Overview

    This unit encourages students to integrate existing knowledge and skills and expand on these in new situations across the Speech Pathology communication domains. This unit will explore the Language Speech Pathology domain in a range of indirect, consultancy, and advocacy-based speech pathology in working with individuals across their 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 individual 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. The Language Speech Pathology domain will also be considered in the broader professional, regulatory, ethical and legal contexts in which speech pathology practice occurs.

    Learning Outcomes

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

    1. Formulate speech pathology assessment plans to investigate function, activity, and participation in situations where individuals may present within the Language Speech Pathology communication domain;
    2. Exemplify holistic analysis and integration of assessment data in situations where individuals may present within the Language Speech Pathology communication domain;
    3. Formulate and justify speech pathology intervention plans in situations where individuals may present within the Language Speech Pathology communication domain;
    4. Contextualise the role and scope of practice of speech pathology in the Language Speech Pathology communication domain; and
    5. Authenticate clinical techniques relating to assessment and implementing intervention relevant to situations where individuals may present within the Language Speech Pathology communication domain.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Annotated Bibliography
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Rapid review on Aphasia – part A (1500 words)
    Assessment type: Annotated Bibliography
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Rapid review on Aphasia – part B - analysis (1500 words)
    Assessment type: Review
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Language sample analysis (equivalent 2000 words)
    Assessment type: Practicum
    |
    Grade: 0%
    Develop a workplan targeting an area of speech pathology practise within the domain of language.

    Required reading

    Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

    As part of a course

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