James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

SL2011 - Speech Pathology Clinical Processes A

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

Subject Description

This subject introduces students to speech pathology processes and competencies through a range of learning activities. Students will develop knowledge, skills, and professional attributes in lectures and tutorials and have opportunities to apply these within a clinical placement under supervision of a clinical educator. Across these activities there will be an emphasis on planning, administering, analysing, and reporting of speech pathology assessment with children who have speech, language, and/or other communication needs. Students will also explore hearing, hearing disorders, and the role of speech pathologists within intervention for children and adults with hearing disorders.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate novice level clinical competency and reasoning in planning, administering, and reporting speech pathology assessment procedures including case history interviewing
• explain the hearing process, disorders of hearing, and interventions for children and adults with hearing disorders
• perform a hearing screening assessment and analyse and report associated findings
• reflect on one's own clinical competency with reference to the Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia including client centred and evidence informed practices

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - Individual
• Written > Client report 1 - (30%) - Individual
• A3 Peer review 5%; Self-rating 25% - (30%) - 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; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; pass every weighted assessment item; participate in 100% of scheduled placement and clinical hours.

Corequisites:  SL2006

Availabilities