SL2011 - Speech Pathology Processes A

Credit points:	03
Year:	2018
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Healthcare Sciences

Enrolment is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Bachelor of Speech Pathology (IHCAP) or Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours

This subject introduces students to speech pathology clinical processes and competencies through class and experiential clinical activities. In this subject, knowledge, skills and professional attributes as outlined in CBOS 2011 will be discussed, with an emphasis on client centred and evidence based approaches to the management of communication difficulties and on types of hearing loss. Students will be introduced to central auditory processing disorders (CAPD), hearing measurement and testing, the impact of loss of hearing across the lifespan and the role of speech pathology in management of hearing loss. Students will apply basic principles required for speech pathology assessment and intervention including integration of prior learning (such as acoustics, phonetics, linguistics and anatomy) to speech pathology assessment and treatment to understand the principles of speech pathology practice. Students will undertake observations and clinical placements with supervision and guidance from clinical educators.

Learning Outcomes

• apply clinical reasoning in assessment and management decisions regarding case studies and clinical activities;
• communicate reasoning, observations and clinical findings verbally and in writing in an accurate, professional and ethical manner;
• evaluate and employ a variety of approaches in assessment and management of communication disorders;
• demonstrate skills in accurate observations and effective interaction with clients and others;
• review and apply the CBOS 2011 (Compentency Based Occupational Standards 2011, Speech Pathology Australia), the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics (2010), the International Classification of Function, and the principles of Evidence Based Practice, adult learning and group work to clinical practice.

Prerequisites:	SL1001 AND HS1003 AND SL1004 AND RH1004
Corequisites:	SL2006

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator:	Mr Roger Newman
Lecturers:	Ms Louise Brown, Ms Mandi Hollins, Mr Roger Newman.
Contact hours:	42 hours lectures - Speech 26hrs; Audiology 16hrs 26 hours tutorials - Speech pathology tutorials 12 hours clinical placement
Assessment:	end of semester exam (35%); quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (15%); assignment - learning plan (30%); hurdle clinical placement (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must pass every individual assessment item in order to pass the subject. In order to pass the end of semester exam and the on-course test, students must also pass both the audiology and speech pathology sections of each. Students are required to attend at least 80% of all scheduled classes and must complete all scheduled placement hours.

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.