• SPTH8831 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.
• To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and pass each of the assessments, all of which are hurdle tasks.
• SPTH8831 is ungraded. Students will receive an "S" grade upon satisfactory completion.
• The assessment weightings entered above are a function of this Unit Guides system's requirements. Please consult the SPTH8831 iLearn site and MSLP Placement Handbook for full assessment information, rules, and requirements.
• Absences from SPTH8831 placement days are subject to the Special Consideration Policy. Please refer to the MSLP Placement Handbook, SPTH8831 iLearn site, or contact the unit convenor for more information about absences from SPTH8832 placement.

In this unit, classes will introduce students to speech pathology professional standards, reflective practice, foundational clinical skills, and advanced communication skills. Students will attend clinical placements and engage in clinical observation, speech pathology practice, and case discussions with clients, families and relevant professionals. Placements will provide learning experiences with a range of child and adult communication and swallowing disorders. 

As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of independent and collaborative learning activities. In particular, students will participate in 3 hour seminar classes blending teaching-fronted delivery with small group activities. Students will be expected to engage with learning materials and activities before attending and participating in weekly classes, and then to complete learning activities following class. All scheduled learning activities will take place over the standard 13 weeks of the session, with the exception of placement. Classes will be oriented towards supporting learning in clinical placement. Full details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit.

Social inclusion at Macquarie University is about giving everyone who has the potential to benefit from higher education the opportunity to study at university, participate in campus life and flourish in their chosen field. The University has made significant moves to promote an equitable, diverse and exciting campus community for the benefit of staff and students. It is your responsibility to contribute towards the development of an inclusive culture and practice in the areas of learning and teaching, research, and service orientation and delivery. As a member of the Macquarie University community, you must not discriminate against or harass others based on their sex, gender, race, marital status, carers' responsibilities, disability, sexual orientation, age, political conviction or religious belief. All staff and students are expected to display appropriate behaviour that is conducive to a healthy learning environment for everyone.

In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.