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SPTH8834 – Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 4
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance, North Ryde
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Scott Barnes
Jennifer Brown
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
SPTH8833 or SPHL833
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
SPTH8839 or SPHL839
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is offered on a pass/fail basis. This unit is the fourth and final clinical placement unit in the MSLP. In it, students continue to build knowledge, skills, and competencies from the three previous clinical placement units (SPTH8831, SPTH8832, SPTH8833) enabling to achieve the professional entry-level competencies required for speech pathology practice in Australia. These competencies, set out in the Competency Based Occupational Standards-Entry level (2011) by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia (SPA), are the basis of the MSLP's professional accreditation by SPA. 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.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: On the COMPASS tool demonstrate Entry Level Behaviours on: i) all Professional Competencies (Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and ii) CBOS competencies 1-7 (Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practice; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; and Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
General Assessment Information
- SPTH8834 is subject to the Fitness to Practice Procedure. Please refer to the Academic Progression Policy for information about Fitness to Practice.
- SPTH8834 is ungraded. Students will receive an "S" grade upon satisfactory completion.
- The weightings entered above are a function of this Unit Guides system's requirements. Please consult the SPTH8834 iLearn site and MSLP Placement Handbook for full assessment information, rules, and requirements.
- Absences from SPTH8834 placement days are subject to the Special Consideration Policy. Please refer to the MSLP Placement Handbook, SPTH8834 iLearn site, or contact the unit convenor for more information about absences from SPTH8834 placement.
- SPTH8834 requires students to engage in placement outside of the standard teaching weeks of Session 2. Please refer to the MSLP Placement Handbook, SPTH8834 iLearn site, or contact the unit convenor for more information about placement requirements and timing.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| COMPASS assessment 1 | 0% | Yes | Week 8-15 |
| Portfolio of evidence and viva | 0% | Yes | Portfolio Week 10; Viva from Week 11 |
| COMPASS assessment 2 | 100% | Yes | After Week 14 |
COMPASS assessment 1
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: Week 8-15
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students will complete a clinical placement in a speech pathology workplace. Students will be assessed using the COMPASS competency-based assessment tool. COMPASS includes two assessment points: one at the mid-point of the placement and one at the endpoint of the placement. Students complete self-assessments of competency alongside clinical educator assessments of competency. This assessment is unweighted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- On the COMPASS tool demonstrate Entry Level Behaviours on: i) all Professional Competencies (Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and ii) CBOS competencies 1-7 (Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practice; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; and Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
Portfolio of evidence and viva
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 38 hours
Due: Portfolio Week 10; Viva from Week 11
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
In this assessment task, students will compile a portfolio of evidence from clinical placement experiences demonstrating entry-level competency with reference to the Competency-based Occupational Standards for Speech Pathologists (CBOS) and the Range of Practice for speech pathologists. Students will justify how their evidence demonstrates entry-level competency, and discuss how these competencies can be transferred to additional professional tasks and populations. Students will then participate in a viva focused on their evidence of entry-level competency presented in the portfolio, and discuss avenues for professional development in the workplace. This assessment is unweighted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- On the COMPASS tool demonstrate Entry Level Behaviours on: i) all Professional Competencies (Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and ii) CBOS competencies 1-7 (Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practice; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; and Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
COMPASS assessment 2
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: After Week 14
Weighting: 100%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students will complete a clinical placement in a speech pathology workplace. Students will be assessed using the COMPASS competency-based assessment tool. COMPASS includes two assessment points: one at the mid-point of the placement and one at the endpoint of the placement. Students complete self-assessments of competency alongside clinical educator assessments of competency. This assessment is unweighted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- On the COMPASS tool demonstrate Entry Level Behaviours on: i) all Professional Competencies (Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); and ii) CBOS competencies 1-7 (Assessment; Analysis and interpretation; Planning evidence-based speech pathology practice; Implementation of speech pathology practice; Planning, providing and managing speech pathology services; Professional and supervisory practice; and Lifelong learning and reflective practice).
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Students will participate in 2 hour lectorial classes blending teacher-fronted delivery with small group activities. Students will be expected to engage with learning materials before attending and participating in weekly classes, and then to complete learning activities following class. All learning and teaching activities will occur over the standard 13 teaching weeks of the session. Classes will be oriented towards supporting learning in clinical placement.
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.)
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).
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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
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