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SPH 823 – Clinical Practicum II
2015 – FY1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor
Belinda Hill
Contact via 61298506877
G503
9-3.30
Unit Convenor
Eva Nemeth
Contact via 61298506877
AHH SHC G503
Mon Tues Wed 9.00-3.30
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
8
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MSpchLngPath and SPH822(S)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
In this full-year unit, students will attend clinical placements (on campus and/or off campus) in which they will engage in assessment, intervention planning, implementation of treatment under supervision, and case discussions with clients, their families and relevant professionals. Placements will provide experience with the full range of speech pathology practice areas, with child and adult clients. Students will attend on campus tutorials that will support their experiential learning.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Competently meet all Australian standards for graduate speech pathologists as set out in the Competency-based Occupational Standards-Entry Level (Speech Pathology Association of Australia, 2011) (K T P C E J) 2. Integrate specialised knowledge of linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology with specialised knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults (K T P J) 3. Competently apply a social perspective on health when evaluating individuals’ functioning and participation in education, employment, and other social activities (K T P C E J) 4. Analyse, evaluate and diagnose impairments of speech, language, voice, fluency, multi-modal communication and swallowing in order to plan and implement speech pathology services (K T P J) 5. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for clinical assessments and interventions, and apply the best evidence to suit individuals’ physical, mental, and sociocultural characteristics (K T P C E J) 6. Communicate effectively with clients, family members/carers, service providers and other professionals when engaging in service provision, advocacy, and community education (K T P C J) 7. Critically engage with peers and other professionals while observing, reflecting upon, and improving speech pathology practices (K T P C E J) 8. Develop creative and innovative solutions to clinical problems in various settings - including education, disability services, public and private health – using a range of direct, indirect, and telepractice service delivery models (K T P C E J) 9. Critically reflect on speech pathology practice, identify areas for further personal professional development, implement effective self-directed learning and enhanced professional practices (K T P E J)
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| CLINICAL | 100% | November 27th 2015 |
CLINICAL
Due: November 27th 2015
Weighting: 100%
Entry Level on COMPASS
Pass final VIVA exam
Submission of all clinical paperwork
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Competently meet all Australian standards for graduate speech pathologists as set out in the Competency-based Occupational Standards-Entry Level (Speech Pathology Association of Australia, 2011) (K T P C E J) 2. Integrate specialised knowledge of linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology with specialised knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults (K T P J) 3. Competently apply a social perspective on health when evaluating individuals’ functioning and participation in education, employment, and other social activities (K T P C E J) 4. Analyse, evaluate and diagnose impairments of speech, language, voice, fluency, multi-modal communication and swallowing in order to plan and implement speech pathology services (K T P J) 5. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for clinical assessments and interventions, and apply the best evidence to suit individuals’ physical, mental, and sociocultural characteristics (K T P C E J) 6. Communicate effectively with clients, family members/carers, service providers and other professionals when engaging in service provision, advocacy, and community education (K T P C J) 7. Critically engage with peers and other professionals while observing, reflecting upon, and improving speech pathology practices (K T P C E J) 8. Develop creative and innovative solutions to clinical problems in various settings - including education, disability services, public and private health – using a range of direct, indirect, and telepractice service delivery models (K T P C E J) 9. Critically reflect on speech pathology practice, identify areas for further personal professional development, implement effective self-directed learning and enhanced professional practices (K T P E J)
Delivery and Resources
Weekly tutorials and COMPASS on weekly and block placements
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Competently meet all Australian standards for graduate speech pathologists as set out in the Competency-based Occupational Standards-Entry Level (Speech Pathology Association of Australia, 2011) (K T P C E J) 2. Integrate specialised knowledge of linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology with specialised knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults (K T P J) 3. Competently apply a social perspective on health when evaluating individuals’ functioning and participation in education, employment, and other social activities (K T P C E J) 4. Analyse, evaluate and diagnose impairments of speech, language, voice, fluency, multi-modal communication and swallowing in order to plan and implement speech pathology services (K T P J) 5. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for clinical assessments and interventions, and apply the best evidence to suit individuals’ physical, mental, and sociocultural characteristics (K T P C E J) 6. Communicate effectively with clients, family members/carers, service providers and other professionals when engaging in service provision, advocacy, and community education (K T P C J) 7. Critically engage with peers and other professionals while observing, reflecting upon, and improving speech pathology practices (K T P C E J) 8. Develop creative and innovative solutions to clinical problems in various settings - including education, disability services, public and private health – using a range of direct, indirect, and telepractice service delivery models (K T P C E J) 9. Critically reflect on speech pathology practice, identify areas for further personal professional development, implement effective self-directed learning and enhanced professional practices (K T P E J)
Assessment task
- CLINICAL
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Competently meet all Australian standards for graduate speech pathologists as set out in the Competency-based Occupational Standards-Entry Level (Speech Pathology Association of Australia, 2011) (K T P C E J) 2. Integrate specialised knowledge of linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology with specialised knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults (K T P J) 3. Competently apply a social perspective on health when evaluating individuals’ functioning and participation in education, employment, and other social activities (K T P C E J) 4. Analyse, evaluate and diagnose impairments of speech, language, voice, fluency, multi-modal communication and swallowing in order to plan and implement speech pathology services (K T P J) 5. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for clinical assessments and interventions, and apply the best evidence to suit individuals’ physical, mental, and sociocultural characteristics (K T P C E J) 6. Communicate effectively with clients, family members/carers, service providers and other professionals when engaging in service provision, advocacy, and community education (K T P C J) 7. Critically engage with peers and other professionals while observing, reflecting upon, and improving speech pathology practices (K T P C E J) 8. Develop creative and innovative solutions to clinical problems in various settings - including education, disability services, public and private health – using a range of direct, indirect, and telepractice service delivery models (K T P C E J) 9. Critically reflect on speech pathology practice, identify areas for further personal professional development, implement effective self-directed learning and enhanced professional practices (K T P E J)
Assessment task
- CLINICAL
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Competently meet all Australian standards for graduate speech pathologists as set out in the Competency-based Occupational Standards-Entry Level (Speech Pathology Association of Australia, 2011) (K T P C E J) 2. Integrate specialised knowledge of linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology with specialised knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults (K T P J) 3. Competently apply a social perspective on health when evaluating individuals’ functioning and participation in education, employment, and other social activities (K T P C E J) 4. Analyse, evaluate and diagnose impairments of speech, language, voice, fluency, multi-modal communication and swallowing in order to plan and implement speech pathology services (K T P J) 5. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for clinical assessments and interventions, and apply the best evidence to suit individuals’ physical, mental, and sociocultural characteristics (K T P C E J) 6. Communicate effectively with clients, family members/carers, service providers and other professionals when engaging in service provision, advocacy, and community education (K T P C J) 7. Critically engage with peers and other professionals while observing, reflecting upon, and improving speech pathology practices (K T P C E J) 8. Develop creative and innovative solutions to clinical problems in various settings - including education, disability services, public and private health – using a range of direct, indirect, and telepractice service delivery models (K T P C E J) 9. Critically reflect on speech pathology practice, identify areas for further personal professional development, implement effective self-directed learning and enhanced professional practices (K T P E J)
Assessment task
- CLINICAL
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Competently meet all Australian standards for graduate speech pathologists as set out in the Competency-based Occupational Standards-Entry Level (Speech Pathology Association of Australia, 2011) (K T P C E J) 2. Integrate specialised knowledge of linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology with specialised knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults (K T P J) 3. Competently apply a social perspective on health when evaluating individuals’ functioning and participation in education, employment, and other social activities (K T P C E J) 4. Analyse, evaluate and diagnose impairments of speech, language, voice, fluency, multi-modal communication and swallowing in order to plan and implement speech pathology services (K T P J) 5. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for clinical assessments and interventions, and apply the best evidence to suit individuals’ physical, mental, and sociocultural characteristics (K T P C E J) 6. Communicate effectively with clients, family members/carers, service providers and other professionals when engaging in service provision, advocacy, and community education (K T P C J) 7. Critically engage with peers and other professionals while observing, reflecting upon, and improving speech pathology practices (K T P C E J) 8. Develop creative and innovative solutions to clinical problems in various settings - including education, disability services, public and private health – using a range of direct, indirect, and telepractice service delivery models (K T P C E J) 9. Critically reflect on speech pathology practice, identify areas for further personal professional development, implement effective self-directed learning and enhanced professional practices (K T P E J)
Assessment task
- CLINICAL
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Competently meet all Australian standards for graduate speech pathologists as set out in the Competency-based Occupational Standards-Entry Level (Speech Pathology Association of Australia, 2011) (K T P C E J) 2. Integrate specialised knowledge of linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology with specialised knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults (K T P J) 3. Competently apply a social perspective on health when evaluating individuals’ functioning and participation in education, employment, and other social activities (K T P C E J) 4. Analyse, evaluate and diagnose impairments of speech, language, voice, fluency, multi-modal communication and swallowing in order to plan and implement speech pathology services (K T P J) 5. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for clinical assessments and interventions, and apply the best evidence to suit individuals’ physical, mental, and sociocultural characteristics (K T P C E J) 6. Communicate effectively with clients, family members/carers, service providers and other professionals when engaging in service provision, advocacy, and community education (K T P C J) 7. Critically engage with peers and other professionals while observing, reflecting upon, and improving speech pathology practices (K T P C E J) 8. Develop creative and innovative solutions to clinical problems in various settings - including education, disability services, public and private health – using a range of direct, indirect, and telepractice service delivery models (K T P C E J) 9. Critically reflect on speech pathology practice, identify areas for further personal professional development, implement effective self-directed learning and enhanced professional practices (K T P E J)
Assessment task
- CLINICAL
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Competently meet all Australian standards for graduate speech pathologists as set out in the Competency-based Occupational Standards-Entry Level (Speech Pathology Association of Australia, 2011) (K T P C E J) 2. Integrate specialised knowledge of linguistics, psychology, anatomy and physiology with specialised knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults (K T P J) 3. Competently apply a social perspective on health when evaluating individuals’ functioning and participation in education, employment, and other social activities (K T P C E J) 4. Analyse, evaluate and diagnose impairments of speech, language, voice, fluency, multi-modal communication and swallowing in order to plan and implement speech pathology services (K T P J) 5. Critically evaluate the evidence-base for clinical assessments and interventions, and apply the best evidence to suit individuals’ physical, mental, and sociocultural characteristics (K T P C E J) 6. Communicate effectively with clients, family members/carers, service providers and other professionals when engaging in service provision, advocacy, and community education (K T P C J) 7. Critically engage with peers and other professionals while observing, reflecting upon, and improving speech pathology practices (K T P C E J) 8. Develop creative and innovative solutions to clinical problems in various settings - including education, disability services, public and private health – using a range of direct, indirect, and telepractice service delivery models (K T P C E J) 9. Critically reflect on speech pathology practice, identify areas for further personal professional development, implement effective self-directed learning and enhanced professional practices (K T P E J)
Assessment task
- CLINICAL