James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

SL4004 - Speech Pathology Clinical Processes F

Enrolment is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Speech Pathology IHCAP Program and the Bachelor of Speech Pathology Honours Programs.

Subject Description

This subject further develops students' clinical knowledge, skills and professional attributes developed in SL4002 with an emphasis on ongoing professional and clinical skill development, in an authentic external clinical placement setting. Students will participate in clinical placements with supervision and guidance from practice educators. Students will support individuals and communities in the areas of communication and swallowing.

Learning Outcomes

• behave professionally and ethically and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the clinical placement setting and the profession of speech pathology
• justify one's own claim of achievement of entry level competence with reference to COMPASS
• conduct effective speech pathology assessment, interpretation, planning and intervention to support individuals and communities in the areas of communication and swallowing

Subject Assessment

• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Professional placement performance - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; complete all placement hours and activities; pass every assessment item.

Availabilities