Master of Speech Language Pathology

Learning outcomes

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

No.Course learning outcome
1Meet the requirements for the entry to the profession as defined by Speech Pathology Australia.
2Design and implements speech pathology practices that are evidence based and research informed.
3Design and implements speech pathology practices in partnership with, and responsive to, individuals, families and communities.
4Critically reflect on speech pathology practice from a clinician-scientist perspective to ensure the highest quality services, optimising communication and swallowing, and facilitating life participation and social inclusion.
5Use knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing issues to create and provide speech pathology practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities that are respectful and relevant in optimising communication and swallowing and facilitating life participation and social inclusion.
6Able to identify possibilities for improvement of speech pathology services. 
7Demonstrate a high standard of oral and written professional communication skills that includes communication that is accessible to individuals, families and communities. 
8Advocate for sustainable and research driven speech pathology practice through community, professional and government bodies. 
9Recognise key issues when providing speech pathology services and uses experiences and knowledge to develop, adjust and solve challenges. 
10Show commitment to the speech pathology profession and takes responsibility for own practice as a speech pathologist. 
11Effectively uses current technology and willingly learns new systems. 
12Strive for culturally safe and responsive services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that are delivered respectfully, considering individuals, families and communities.
13Understand the relationship between diverse linguistic, cultural, social and personal contexts and communication and swallowing needs and can modify practices with individuals and communities in a respectful, sensitive and flexible ways.
14Work collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure holistic intervention approaches.
15Contribute unique expertise within interprofessional contexts and settings and understands the boundaries of professional speech pathology practice.
16Advance best practice through lifelong reflection and learning, ingenuity, innovation and inspiration.