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SPHL833 – Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 3
2019 – S1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Scott Barnes
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
SPHL832
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit continues to build knowledge, skills, and competencies from SPHL832, enabling students to apply them during speech pathology clinical practice. Students will attend placements and engage in clinical service delivery. Students will also engage in case discussions with clients, families and relevant professionals, and further develop advanced communication skills. Placements will provide learning experiences with a range of child and adult communication and swallowing disorders. Students will attend on campus classes that support their experiential learning.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate above Intermediate Level Behaviours on COMPASS across: (i) all Professional Competencies (i.e., Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and (ii) CBOS (2011) competences 1 - 7 (i.e., Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
General Assessment Information
- SPHL833 is subject to the Fitness to Practice Procedure. Please refer to the Academic Progression Policy for information about Fitness to Practice, or click the relevant link in the "Policies and Procedures" section below.
- SPHL833 is ungraded. Students will receive an "S" grade upon satisfactory completion.
- The weightings entered in this unit guide are a function of unit guide system's requirements. Please consult the SPHL833 iLearn site and MSLP Placement Handbook for full assessment information, rules, and requirements.
- Absences from SPHL833 placement days are subject to the Special Consideration Policy. Please refer to the MSLP Placement Handbook, SPHL833 iLearn site, or contact the unit convenor for more information about absences from SPHL833 placement.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| SPHL833.1 | 50% | Yes | Week 14 |
| SPHL833.2 | 50% | Yes | Weeks 14 and 15 |
SPHL833.1
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 50%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students will complete a 13 day clinical placement—one day per week for 13 weeks—in either a paediatric or an adult setting. Students will gain hands-on clinical experience with speech pathology caseloads. They will be required to actively participate in clinical assessment and intervention, whilst adopting an ethical and professional attitude towards clinical practice. Students will be assessed using the COMPASS competency-based assessment tool and are required to submit all placement paperwork by Week 14:
• WHS Checklist (by the close of day 3 of placement) • Learning Agreement • Reflective Statement • Hours and Range of Experience • Clinical Placement Feedback Form
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate above Intermediate Level Behaviours on COMPASS across: (i) all Professional Competencies (i.e., Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and (ii) CBOS (2011) competences 1 - 7 (i.e., Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
SPHL833.2
Due: Weeks 14 and 15
Weighting: 50%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students will orally present a clinical case from their SPHL833 placement. The clinical case will focus on speech pathology intervention, and be presented to two MSLP staff members. Students will give details about their clinical management of the case, critically review their own management, and discuss the case and their management with the examiners. Students will then address management of a hypothetical case, and self-evaluate their learning during the SPHL833 placement, and the MSLP so far. Student performance will be evaluated using a detailed rubric.
Students are required to upload their VIVA case presentation one-page summary onto the iLearn submission portal by 5pm on Wednesday of Week 13.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate above Intermediate Level Behaviours on COMPASS across: (i) all Professional Competencies (i.e., Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and (ii) CBOS (2011) competences 1 - 7 (i.e., Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
Delivery and Resources
This unit continues to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies that students apply in speech pathology clinical practice. Students will attend placements and engage in clinical service delivery. Student will also engage in case discussions with clients, families and relevant professionals. Placements will provide learning experiences with a range of child and adult communication and swallowing disorders. Students will attend on campus classes that support their experiential learning.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/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/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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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
- Students will demonstrate above Intermediate Level Behaviours on COMPASS across: (i) all Professional Competencies (i.e., Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and (ii) CBOS (2011) competences 1 - 7 (i.e., Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
Assessment tasks
- SPHL833.1
- SPHL833.2
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
- Students will demonstrate above Intermediate Level Behaviours on COMPASS across: (i) all Professional Competencies (i.e., Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and (ii) CBOS (2011) competences 1 - 7 (i.e., Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
Assessment tasks
- SPHL833.1
- SPHL833.2
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
- Students will demonstrate above Intermediate Level Behaviours on COMPASS across: (i) all Professional Competencies (i.e., Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and (ii) CBOS (2011) competences 1 - 7 (i.e., Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
Assessment tasks
- SPHL833.1
- SPHL833.2
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
- Students will demonstrate above Intermediate Level Behaviours on COMPASS across: (i) all Professional Competencies (i.e., Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and (ii) CBOS (2011) competences 1 - 7 (i.e., Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
Assessment tasks
- SPHL833.1
- SPHL833.2
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
- Students will demonstrate above Intermediate Level Behaviours on COMPASS across: (i) all Professional Competencies (i.e., Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and (ii) CBOS (2011) competences 1 - 7 (i.e., Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
Assessment tasks
- SPHL833.1
- SPHL833.2
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
- Students will demonstrate above Intermediate Level Behaviours on COMPASS across: (i) all Professional Competencies (i.e., Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and (ii) CBOS (2011) competences 1 - 7 (i.e., Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practices; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
Assessment tasks
- SPHL833.1
- SPHL833.2