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SPTH8834 – Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 4

2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances, North Ryde

Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update

The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.

This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.

Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Scott Barnes
scott.barnes@mq.edu.au
Jennifer Brown
jennifer.brown@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
SPTH8833 or SPHL833
Corequisites Corequisites
SPTH8839 or SPHL839
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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.

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:

  • ULO1: Demonstrate on COMPASS Entry-level Behaviours on: i) all Professional Competencies (Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); 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
COMPASS assessment 2 100% Yes After Week 14
Portfolio of evidence and viva 0% Yes Portfolio Week 10; Viva from Week 11
COMPASS assessment 1 0% Yes Week 8-15

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:
  • Demonstrate on COMPASS Entry-level Behaviours on: i) all Professional Competencies (Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); 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:
  • Demonstrate on COMPASS Entry-level Behaviours on: i) all Professional Competencies (Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); 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 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:
  • Demonstrate on COMPASS Entry-level Behaviours on: i) all Professional Competencies (Reasoning, Communication, Learning, Professionalism); 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

NOTE: The standard delivery of this unit has been affected by the current Public Health Orders and associated restrictions implemented by the NSW Government, and the response of the University to these circumstances. As a consequence, the delivery of this unit may be altered during Session 2 should these circumstances change. If on-campus learning activities are undertaken during Session 2, they will be delivered in accordance with a COVID Safe plan.

Students will participate in 3 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 scheduled learning activities will occur over the standard 13 weeks of the session, with the exception of placement. Classes will be oriented towards supporting learning in clinical placement.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook