SPTH3903 Speech Pathology Practicum 1

Mrs Lilienne Coles

2019

4.5

1 x 3-hour workshop per semester
2 x 7.5-hour clinical placements weekly

1 Admission into BSPP-Bachelor of Speech Pathology
1a Admission into HBSPTH-Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
2 2 of SPTH2902, SPTH2904
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)

Placement; Practical Work

The emphasis of Speech Pathology Practicum 1 is on the practical application of the theory gained in the Professional Studies & Communication Sciences and Clinical Skills & Practice topics during years one and two of the program. This unit will introduce students to the basics of speech pathology management, through supervised practical experience with clients who have communication difficulties.

The aim of this topic is to:

Facilitate students' ability to apply the theory gained in the Professional Studies & Communication Sciences and Clinical Skills & Practice topics during years one and two of the program in a practical setting.
Introduce students to the basics of speech pathology management, through supervised practical experience with clients who have communication difficulties.

On completion of this topic, students will be able to:

Demonstrate 'novice' to 'intermediate' level competence in the practical skills taught and practiced during the academic teaching program and practicum
Demonstrate progression in their ability to manage workplace tasks. Students may manage 2 - 4 client sessions per day, or equivalent degree of participation in a group intervention model
Develop practical skills in generic professional competencies of reasoning, communication, lifelong learning and professionalism
Develop practical skills in occupational competencies of assessment, analysis and interpretation, planning intervention and intervention
Take responsibility for implementation of management plans with familiar clients
Apply theory to practice with a range of clients with communication disorders
Be actively involved in the management of clients presenting with communication difficulties under a high level of guidance and support by a speech pathology clinical educator
Contribute to planning of client management in conjunction with their clinical educators and peers
Relate theory to practice.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.

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