Available in 2024
Course code

SPTH1080

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces students to the speech pathology profession and its clinical processes and practice. It provides an overview of the general principles of working with individuals, families, and communities, and of conducting assessments and therapy.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe and report on speech pathology scope of practice in relation to health and allied health professions.

2. Demonstrate understanding and application of Speech Pathology Australia's professional standards (2020) to clinical practice scenarios and demonstrate effective teamwork skills.

3. Engage in reflective learning

4. Demonstrate an understanding of relevant aspects of the Workplace Health & Safety Act (2011).

5. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate professional, legal, and ethical practice principles.

6. Describe and demonstrate application of principles of practice (e.g., cultural safety and responsiveness EBP) and the WHO-ICF


Content

Introduction to Speech Pathology

  • Reflective practice, exploration of 'self'
  • Awareness of speech pathology scope of practice and Speech Pathology Australia's Professional Standards (2020)
  • Occupational Health and Safety considerations
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Ethical practice
  • World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (WHO-ICF) framework
  • Cultural awareness including awareness of cultural diversity; and reflection of cultural identity and values to provide culturally safe and responsive practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities.
  • Introduction to clinical processes of assessment and intervention practices including case history, assessment and intervention frameworks, clinical observation and data collection
  • Completion of compulsory requirements for clinical practice

Review of Progress

This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.

Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.


Requisite

This course is only available to student enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) (12318) program.


Assessment items

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial sheet completion

Project: Group Project

Written Assignment: Written Assignment 1

Quiz: Quiz


Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

  • Child Protection Awareness Training - Students must complete approved child protection awareness training.
  • NSW Health Verification Requirements - Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 2

Course outline