SPEECH 3001 - Speech Pathology Practice Education A

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

In this course, students will begin to transfer and apply theoretical knowledge into the practice setting. Students will participate in a weekly placement in either an adult or paediatric setting, as allocated by the University. Weeks 1 and 12 of this course are placement briefing and debriefing sessions run on campus which comprise part of the placement hours. Fortnightly tutorials are designed to support students? learning experience and provide consolidation opportunities. Pass criteria for this course is novice to intermediate level on the COMPASS? assessment tool. Professional accreditation requires a minimum standard of competency to be met. Completion of the professional placement program is required to develop and demonstrate the competencies required to qualify and for entry to the speech pathology profession.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code SPEECH 3001
    Course Speech Pathology Practice Education A
    Coordinating Unit Speech Pathology
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 8 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites SPEECH 2004 and SPEECH 2005
    Corequisites SPEECH 3000
    Restrictions Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
    Course Description In this course, students will begin to transfer and apply theoretical knowledge into the practice setting. Students will participate in a weekly placement in either an adult or paediatric setting, as allocated by the University. Weeks 1 and 12 of this course are placement briefing and debriefing sessions run on campus which comprise part of the placement hours. Fortnightly tutorials are designed to support students? learning experience and provide consolidation opportunities. Pass criteria for this course is novice to intermediate level on the COMPASS? assessment tool. Professional accreditation requires a minimum standard of competency to be met. Completion of the professional placement program is required to develop and demonstrate the competencies required to qualify and for entry to the speech pathology profession.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Stacie Attrill

    A/Prof Stacie Attrill
    Phone: +61 8 8313 3518
    Email: stacie.attrill@adelaide.edu.au 
    Location Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Assess clients’ communication and/or swallowing by applying knowledge of typical and pathological function.
    2 Analyse and interpret aspects of speech and language assessments under supervision from their clinical educator at a novice to intermediate practitioner level.
    3 Formulate ethically sound, evidenced based interventions at a novice to intermediate practitioner level.
    4 Communicate effectively with clients, family members and colleagues to implement, evaluate and document interventions at a novice to intermediate practitioner level.
    5 Manage professional workload collaboratively with accountability at a novice to intermediate practitioner level.
    6 Reflect on personal performance and feedback to increase knowledge and skills in speech pathology practice.
    7 Use the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2020) to engage in reflection about speech pathology practice and the development of professional identity.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2, 3, 6, 7

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 6

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    3, 4, 5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    5, 6, 7

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    4

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    -

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    7

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    4, 5, 6
  • Learning Resources
    Online Learning
    Students will complete one paediatric community placement and one adult simulated patient placement during Year 3, which complement each other and contribute to their practice competency development. MyUni will house content related to each placement, links to the Practice Education workbook, and COMPASS® assessment information. Tutorial learning and reflection resources will also be housed in the MyUni site.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Prior to commencing placement, students will participate in a face-to-face orientation workshop, which will include an overview of placement expectations, including ‘Novice to intermediate level’ competencies, using COMPASS®, professional behaviour, available university support and responding to feedback. A reflection workshop will be held in the final week of the semester to allow students to debrief on their ‘Novice to intermediate level’ placements concerning their professional and clinical competency, and how these learnings can inform their next placements.

    Weeks 1 – 12: Practice Placement at a pre-arranged practice site OR in the onsite speech pathology simulation placement. Students will be required to complete one x 7.5 hour day of placement per week = 90 hours total
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Students will complete 90 hours of clinical placement across the duration of this course.

    Learning activities are experiential in the practice placement setting. To support learning in the Placement environment, students will required to undertake self-directed study, attend fortnightly tutorials and complete weekly reading.
    Learning Activities Summary
    SPEECH 3001 Practice Education A and SPEECH 3004 Practice Education B include the two Speech Pathology practice placements that comprise the first two of six practice education placements across Years 3 and 4 of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). 

    For each of SPEECH 3001 and SPEECH 3004, students complete:
    • A sessional placement, 1 day/week for 12 weeks (2 placements in total).
    • A fortnightly practice education tutorial covering a range of practice education learning topics.
    Specific Course Requirements
    All students must comply with the practice placement requirements as outlined on the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences website and the incidental fee schedule (e.g. criminal history check, police clearances, immunisations). Students may need to purchase University of Adelaide uniforms (shirt and name badge).
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Hurdle Requirement Learning Outcome
    Continuous clinical assessment using the COMPASS® tool Formative & Summative 90% Yes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Speech Pathology Competency Portfolio Summative 10% Yes 7
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Attendance for all placement activities is compulsory as this contributes to and provides evidence for Speech Pathology competency development and practice placement hours.
    Assessment Detail
    Continuous Practice Education Assessment using the COMPASS® tool (90%):
    COMPASS® is a standardized national assessment tool that is used to assess the development of competency in speech pathology practice. A component of the assessment involves students completing a self-assessment at the mid and final points of the placement. Students will receive feedback from a Practice Educator during placement and must attain ‘novice to intermediate level’ as determined by the COMPASS tool criteria by the end of the placement block.

    Speech Pathology Competency Portfolio (10%):
    Students will reflect about how they demonstrated the course learning outcomes, how this learning connects with the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards. In particular, students will map their speech pathology practice experiences and competency development to the Professional Standards: Domains, Standards and Element. Students will collate evidence from their course as portfolio artefacts, and map these according onto the Professional Standards, using the portfolio template.
    Submission
    Students complete the COMPASS Assessment online, using their COMPASS Online account, in collaboration with their Practice Educator.
    The Professional Standards portfolio is completed and submitted via Pebblepad, using the Professional Standards portfolio template.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing
    FNS Fail No Submission
    NFE No Formal Examination
    F Fail
    NGP Non Graded Pass
    P Pass
    C Credit
    D Distinction
    HD High Distinction
    RP Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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