Course overview
In this course, students will begin to transfer and apply theoretical knowledge into the practice setting. Students will participate in a weekly placement in either an adult or paediatric setting, as allocated by the University. Weeks 1 and 12 of this course are placement briefing and debriefing sessions run on campus which comprise part of the placement hours. Fortnightly tutorials are designed to support students' learning experience and provide consolidation opportunities. Pass criteria for this course is novice to intermediate level on the COMPASS assessment tool. Professional accreditation requires a minimum standard of competency to be met. Completion of the professional placement program is required to develop and demonstrate the competencies required to qualify and for entry to the speech pathology profession.
Course learning outcomes
- Assess client communication and/or swallowing by applying knowledge of typical and pathological function.
- Analyse and interpret aspects of speech and language assessments under supervision from their clinical educator at a novice to intermediate practitioner level.
- Formulate ethically sound, evidenced based interventions at a novice to intermediate practitioner level.
- Communicate effectively with clients, family members and colleagues to implement, evaluate and document interventions at a novice to intermediate practitioner level.
- Manage professional workload collaboratively with accountability at a novice to intermediate practitioner level.
- Reflect on personal performance and feedback to increase knowledge and skills in speech pathology practice.
- Use the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2020) to engage in reflection about speech pathology practice and the development of professional identity.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 22892
Section PL01
Size 60
Available 3
Class number 24256
Section SE01
Size 60
Available 3
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 53031
Section PL01
Size 60
Available 59
Class number 54185
Section SE01
Size 60
Available 59
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