SL2004 - Speech Pathology Practice 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to all studcents enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

This subject introduces students to the practical application of speech and language assessment and intervention processes for children. Students will work in pairs under the supervision of speech pathology staff in weekly practical sessions at a JCU speech pathology clinic. Students will learn to write regular case notes, assessment reports, progress reports and referral letters.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will develop skills in: Planning and implementing clinical sessions; Assessment of simple speech and language impairments in children; Analysis and interpretation of assessment information and formulation of a diagnosis; Development of intervention goals and provision of intervention programs.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

All year 1 subjects and SL2001 and SL2002

Availabilities
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Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	Ms Louise Brown
Lecturer:	jc156216.
Contact hours:	13 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(60%); (10%); (20%); (10%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must successfully pass the clinical evaluation component to pass this subject.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.