SPTH4902 Speech Pathology Practicum 4

The emphasis of this topic is on the practical application of the theory gained across the program in a block placement within a workplace. This unit will further facilitate students' understanding and application of client management, through practical experience with clients presenting with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties.

This topic aims to:

• Further facilitate students' understanding and application of client management, through practical experience with clients presenting with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties
• Assist students to demonstrate Entry Level competency

1. Demonstrate entry level competence in the integration and application of knowledge and skills in the Generic professional competencies of Reasoning, Communication, Lifelong Learning and Professionalism
2. Demonstrate entry level competence in the integration and application of knowledge and skills in the 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
3. Implement evidence-based practice by relating theory to practice while providing services to clients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties
4. Independently undertake routine or familiar aspects of speech pathology services and contribute to client management if the situation is new or a number of features of the client and/or workplace combine to create complexity