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CSCD5070: Clinical Practice 3

Semester 1, 2024 [Professional practice] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Students attend external and simulated speech pathology services to consolidate their skills in areas required for competency as an intermediate level speech pathology student. Students develop personal learning goals and use critical reflection to improve their speech pathology practice. They also begin engaging in reciprocal learning with colleagues from other professions and the wider community.

Unit details and rules

Unit code CSCD5070
Academic unit Communication Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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CSCD5064 and CSCD5065 and CSCD5066 and CSCD5067
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Melissa Brunner, melissa.brunner@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment hurdle task Submitted clinical paperwork
Written assessment
0% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO4 LO3 LO2
Placement hurdle task COMPASS®: competency assessment in speech pathology and reflective practice task
Placement assessment (up to 2) and 1 reflective task at the end of the unit
100% Multiple weeks up to 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Clinical case based viva
Assessment of skill at the end of the inpatient simulation placement
0% Multiple weeks 15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9
Placement hurdle task Attendance at briefings and other meetings
Attendance
0% Ongoing n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

Attendance at briefings and other meetings: Attendance at these meetings before and during placements will allow students adequate opportunity to ensure they understand the requirements before the placement starts, and the learning opportunities provided during the placement. 

COMPASS® Rating: COMPASS® is the national assessment tool approved by Speech Pathology Australia, and is used to formatively and summatively assess student competency during placements. Students must demonstrate intermediate level competence at mid-placement and show improvement by the end of placement, with no written or verbal concerns expressed by the placement educator. 

Submit clinical paperwork: 

  • The work health and safety checklist must be completed in the first week of placement.
  • Learning goals must be developed and submitted in the first week of placement so that students can focus their learning efficiently and make the most of their time.
    • Learning goal review and reflection on progress must be submitted at mid-placement.
    • New goals should be set as appropriate.
    • Learning goal progress and reflection on their completion must be submitted after the placement. 
  • Students must record their professional activities with individuals,
    families and service providers in order to track their range of experiences with different populations,
    service types and contexts. Students need to record their professional practice hours for either:
    • One placement focussing on services across the lifespan
    • Two placements, one with an adult- focus and the other with a paediatric-focus to their service provision
  • At the end of the last placement in this unit (if more than one placement), students must submit a written  reflection (maximum 500 words) on your understanding and application of the Professional Standards across all of the learning experiences in this unit of study, i.e. your placement/s and simulation experiences. In particular, students consider their transfer of knowledge and skills as well as their developing culturally safe and responsive practice. 

Case-based viva: This is a paired task, marked individually, that will prepare students with work readiness skills and the importance of transferring existing skills to new placement settings to further develop competencies. Students must demonstrate intermediate level practice skills during the viva.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas

Students must complete all the assessment tasks to pass the entire unit. Failure to complete any assessment item will result in being awarded a Fail grade, regardless of any cumulative marks in the unit of study. 

An automatic fail will be awarded if students breach client/patient privacy.

As this unit includes placement components, students are reminded that the FMH Sydney School of Health Sciences Placement Provisions apply (https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2019/497&RendNum=0)

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

Result name

Description

Pass (SR)

When you meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.

Fail (FR)

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.


For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Weekly Total of 30 days of placement in block mode during semester breaks and/or weekly mode, approximately 2 days/week during semester. Placement settings may include health, aged care, disability, simulation, private practice or projects supporting speech pathology practice. Students are expected to attend placement each day during working hours (this is what HOURS refers to in this section). Students will keep a separate log of professional practice hour which will amount to less than 7.5 hours/day. Placement (7.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance on placement: Students will attend clinical placement/s including a caseload across the lifespan, in block or weekly mode.

  • Block mode is Monday-Friday with on-site attendance minimum four days/week for seven weeks. This mode will occur outside normal semester weeks. 
  • Weekly mode is on-site attendance two days per week for 14 weeks, occurring during normal semester weeks 1-13 plus break week.
  • Some placements will start prior to the enrolment period and some will extend after
  • In either mode, some placement settings may require attendance on a Saturday.

Attendance is required at a simulated placement (at least two days on campus and two days online) after students have completed at least half of their placement, and additional orientation/briefing sessions before the placement is also required. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

  • COMPASS® Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology: Assessment Resource Manual, 2013 – found online https://compass.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/
  • Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia, 2020. https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists/CBOS/Professional_Standards.aspx
  • Academic lecture materials relevant to the caseload(s) at the placement site. 
  • Battye, A. (2022). Self-Care for Allied Health Professionals: From Surviving to Thriving. Routledge. (available through the library as an ebook)

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate intermediate skills (as described by the COMPASS® Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology, 2013) and progression throughout placements in adult and paediatric speech pathology contexts
  • LO2. formulate, prioritise, and review efficient speech pathology practice solutions with support, using principles of evidence-based practice, and appropriate to the individual or community context
  • LO3. utilise appropriate oral and written professional communication skills in English, with support, for a range of purposes
  • LO4. use workplace technology to facilitate speech pathology outcomes and professional communication, including maintaining electronic client records as appropriate
  • LO5. create and implement effective assessment and intervention with support for individuals, families and communities
  • LO6. provide culturally safe and responsive speech pathology for clients from diverse backgrounds with support in a range of contexts
  • LO7. develop and maintain collaborative team relationships with support, within multi- and inter-disciplinary teams in a range of contexts
  • LO8. reflect on, and change performance, using feedback from others to increase the accuracy of self-appraisal in relevant contexts, in accordance with professional ethical standards as described by Speech Pathology Australia
  • LO9. advocate for needs of self, individuals, families and communities with support in a range of contexts

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.4. Participate in professional development
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO2
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.4. Participate in professional development
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO3
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.4. Participate in professional development
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO4
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.4. Participate in professional development
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO5
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.4. Participate in professional development
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO6
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.4. Participate in professional development
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO7
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.4. Participate in professional development
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO8
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.4. Participate in professional development
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6. Support development of the profession
LO9
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) - SPA
1.1. Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2. Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3. Provide safe and quality services
1.4. Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5. Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6. Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7. Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1. Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2. Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3. Plan personal development goals
2.4. Participate in professional development
2.5. Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6. Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7. Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1. Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2. Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3. Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4. Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5. Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6. Support development of the profession
Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2021) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1 A Provide ethical and evidence-based practice
1.2 A Comply with legislation, standards, policies and protocols
1.3 A Provide safe and quality services
1.4 A Collaborate with individuals, their supports, our colleagues and the community
1.5 A Maintain high standards of communication, information sharing and record keeping
1.6 A Consider the needs of individuals and communities in clinical decision-making and practice
1.7 A Advocate for optimal communication and swallowing
2.1 A Demonstrate self-awareness
2.2 A Use critical reflection to inform professional development and practice
2.3 A Plan personal development goals
2.4 A Participate in professional development
2.5 A Acquire, critique and integrate knowledge from a range of sources
2.6 A Engage in learning with colleagues, students and the community
2.7 A Contribute to the speech pathology evidence base
3.1 A Develop shared understanding of speech pathology
3.2 A Assess communication and swallowing needs
3.3 A Interpret, diagnose and report on assessments
3.4 A Plan speech pathology intervention or service response
3.5 A Implement and evaluate intervention or service response
3.6 A Support development of the profession

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Changes have been made to comply with SPA's new Professional Standards. S2C vivas will be in the formal exam period, whereas semester 1 enrolments have various weeks.

This unit of study outline must be read in conjunction with the Medicine and Health Handbook: https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health/. The handbook also includes specific Clinical Education information on your course: https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health_PG/coursework_sz/speech_pathology.shtml. All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies governing their enrolment and progression. This handbook provides a direct link to the University of Sydney’s Coursework policy and Faculty provisions. The Work Integrated Learning Canvas site also provides information specific to Sydney School of Health Sciences placements such as essential preparation, forms and policies. https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/9121. All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies and protocols governing their placements. When considering applications and appeals relating to these matters, it will be assumed that students understand their academic responsibilities and are familiar with these key policies and procedures 

In particular, students are directed to review the FMH – Sydney School of Health Sciences Placement Provisions (2020). https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2019/497&RendNum=0

Work, health and safety

Students must meet all pre-placement requirements as outlined on the University of Sydney Clinical placements checks and clearances https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks.htmlStudents who are not verified will NOT be allocated to or able to attend placement. 

Students must comply with the latest public health orders regarding COVID-19, as well as any site specific guidelines.

Further, students must have an up-to-date declaration (in Sonia) that they have read and understood key documents related to privacy and confidentiality, codes of conduct, NSW Health policies and general communication/ email etiquette. Failure to meet these requirements may prevent you from being allocated to and/or completing a placement or placement unit of study irrespective of your enrolment status.

Consistent with New South Wales WHS legislation, you are required to complete a WHS induction within the first few days of placement, and if relevant, at any time your placement requires you to work in another setting.  This is an essential legal requirement to ensure that all risks are minimised for you, and others for whom you are responsible. The University has a duty of care to you to ensure you have been inducted appropriately.  Similarly, you are responsible for demonstrating that you are aware of and know how to manage risk appropriately. You should complete the WHS Checklist from Sonia for each placement.

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