Speech Pathology Fieldwork 1

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SPTH 1902
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Course ID
208172
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Stefanie Bucher
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Clinical Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
105 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will develop novice to intermediate level competency as assessed by the COMPASS (2013) tool. Students will undertake speech pathology clinical practice to develop competency aligned to the Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology (COMPASS). This course will facilitate the development of knowledge, skills and attributes, in the management of paediatric or adult clients in community, health and/or education settings working towards readiness to enter the profession. Students will be expected to demonstrate between novice to intermediate level competency by the end of this placement.

Course learning outcomes

  • Plan and implement appropriate evidence based speech pathology assessment and intervention for clients in community, health and/or education settings.
  • Communicate and work collaboratively with clients and carers from a wide range of cultures to deliver client centred care within an interprofessional team.
  • Evaluate own performance and learning using reflective practice and recommend appropriate action plans to enhance current and future practice.
  • Integrate theoretical and clinical knowledge to achieve approaching intermediate level competency with either the adult or paediatric population.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 20825
Section
Section FP01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 27 Mar Monday 9:10am - 4:30pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 20826
Section
Section FP02
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
30 Mar - 15 May Monday 9:10am - 4:30pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 20827
Section
Section FP03
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 May - 3 Jul Monday 9:10am - 4:30pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 20828
Section
Section FP04
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Feb - 3 Apr Monday 9:10am - 4:30pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 20829
Section
Section FP05
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 May - 19 Jun Monday 9:10am - 4:30pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 20830
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Feb - 2 Feb Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-08
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-20

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of SPTH1010 Motor Speech Disorders/SPTH1011 Acquired Language Disorders/SPTH1012 Stuttering and Cluttering/SPTH1013 Hearing Disorders

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH3082 Speech Pathology Fieldwork 1 at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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