SPTH3904 Speech Pathology Practicum 2

Mrs Lilienne Coles

2017

4.5

1 x 7.5-hour clinical placement weekly
1 x 2-hour independent study weekly
3 x 30-minute on-line exercises per semester

1 Admission into BSPP-Bachelor of Speech Pathology
1a Admission into HBSPTH-Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
2 SPTH3903 - Speech Pathology Practicum 1
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)

Examinations; Placement; Practical Work

The emphasis of Speech Pathology Practicum 2 is on the practical application of the theory gained in the Professional Studies & Communication Sciences and Clinical Skills & Practice topics during years one, two and three of the program. This unit facilitates ongoing understanding and application of speech pathology management through supervised practical experience with clients presenting with a range of communication and swallowing 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 and three of the program in a practical setting.
Facilitate ongoing understanding and application of speech pathology management through supervised practical experience with clients presenting with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties.

On completion of this unit, students will:

Develop practical skills in
- Generic professional competencies of Reasoning, Communication, Lifelong Learning and Professionalism
- Occupational competencies of Assessment; Analysis and Interpretation; Planning of Speech Pathology Intervention, Speech Pathology Intervention; Planning, Maintaining and Delivering Speech Pathology Services; Professional, Group and Community Education and Professional Development
Take responsibility for implementation of management plans with clients
Apply theory to practice with a range of clients with communication disorders
Independently undertake routine or familiar aspects of general management with a small number of clients presenting with communication and/or swallowing difficulties with moderate guidance and supervision of a speech pathology clinical educator
Independently plan familiar/routine aspects of client management in conjunction with their peers and moderate supervision from their clinical educator
Take increased responsibility for determining procedures and rationales with a familiar client group, as well as more independently implement clinical management techniques
Relate theory to practice.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2017 are no longer published.

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