Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (24/06/2024 - 25/10/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This is the final clinical placement course in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology Studies program. Students attend a clinical placement in a speech pathology clinic to consolidate their case-based knowledge and integration, their clinical management skills and their professional role within clinical settings.
This is the final placement course in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) program. Students are allocated to a paediatric, adult, or mixed placement. During the semester, all studentsﾠwill engage in self-directed learning with a specific emphasis on reflective practiceﾠand application of knowledge, skills and experience gained in their placement, and the development of professional and personal skills toward transition to the speech pathology workforce.
All students must achieve entry-level competency (as evaluated by Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology - COMPASS®ﾠ2) to pass this course.ﾠ
ﾠ
ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that students have successfully completed all clinical courses during their second, third, and fourth years of the Bachelor ofﾠSpeech Pathology (Honours) program.
It is also assumed that students have maintained currency with all enrolment requirements in regard to immunisation, Blue Card status, completion of First Aid requirements, Queensland Health Orientation checklist, Queensland Health student deed polls, the UQ Occupational Health and Safety form, and the UQ Confidentiality Statement.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
SPCH4105
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
SL406
Restrictions
BSpPath Students
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Celm
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this clinical course is for students to demonstrate entry level competency in speech pathology practice with clients across the lifespan presenting with communication and swallowing disorders and to reflect on their own clinical practice and service delivery requirements to meet the needs of individuals and communities.ﾠ
ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate effective communication skills that demonstrate a high level of professionalism and are appropriate to the audience (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.1, 1.5).
LO2.
Critically reflect on their professional practice, clinical reasoning and communication skills to inform your ongoing professional development (SPA PS Domains/Standards 2.1, 2.2, 2.3).
LO3.
Demonstrate entry-level skills in speech pathology practice, including the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of speech pathology services (SPA PS Domains/Standards 3.1 3.5).
LO4.
Engage in interprofessional collaborative practice to achieve effective client and community outcomes (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 3.1, 3.4).
LO5.
Provide evidence-based rationales for the management approach for clients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties (SPA PS Domains/Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.5, 3.4).
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement, Portfolio, Reflection |
Clinical Evaluation
|
Pass/Fail (MUST PASS) |
Sessional |
| Examination |
End of Semester Oral Exam - Clinical Viva
|
Pass/Fail (MUST PASS) |
11/11/2024 - 12/11/2024
This school-based oral examination will be held in the second week of the university end-of-semester exam period. A roster for these vivas will be released on the SPCH4206 Blackboard site in Week 13. |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Clinical Evaluation
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Placement, Portfolio, Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)
- Due date
Sessional
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students' performance in their placement will be evaluated using COMPASS®2 Online. Students are required to complete a self-evaluation using COMPASS®2 online prior to their mid-way and end placement evaluation meetings with their practice educator.
Hurdle requirements
In order to pass this course, students must pass the end of placement clinical competency evaluation according to COMPASS®2 criteria.Submission guidelines
COMPASS®2 Online will be used for this clinical course. Practice educators should complete their final assessments for students 1 week after the completion of the placement.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
**Important information for absences in clinical placement**
Process
If you are unable to attend a compulsory clinical learning activity due to medical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to complete the SHRS Absentee Form. The completed form along with the required evidence must be emailed to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendar days of the scheduled activity.
The SHRS Absentee Form can be found on your relevant Course Blackboard site.
If your absence is due to a non-permissible circumstance (as per the SHRS Absentee Form), your attendance at the clinical activity is expected.
Please note, it is expected that you will notify your practice educator prior to or on the day of clinical placement and as soon as is practical to notify of your absence, in addition to submitting the above information to SASU.
Implications for lack of attendance
A minimum of 90% attendance is expected at all compulsory clinical learning activities. This includes sessional clinical placement, block clinical placement, and simulations. This ensures that you can participate in all relevant learning experiences and allows your practice educator to observe sufficient clinical activities to complete relevant ratings and assessments.
End of Semester Oral Exam - Clinical Viva
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)
- Due date
11/11/2024 - 12/11/2024
This school-based oral examination will be held in the second week of the university end-of-semester exam period. A roster for these vivas will be released on the SPCH4206 Blackboard site in Week 13.
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This school-based oral examination will be held in the second week of the end of semester exam period. This will be an individual oral examination with two speech pathology staff members. Viva duration will be 35 minutes including 15 mins of planning time. A roster for these vivas will be released on the SPCH4206 Blackboard site in Week 13.
Students will receive written information about two unseen client cases, one paediatric and one adult. Students will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the written case details just prior to entering the viva. Within the viva, students will respond to questions relating to the cases and discuss their proposed assessment and management.
Further details about the case preparation, potential discussion points and the assessment of student performance in the clinical viva will be provided during the semester (workshops).
Hurdle requirements
In order to pass this course, students must pass the clinical viva. Students who fail to achieve a 'Sound/Pass' on all criteria of performance for the clinical viva will fail the course. The marking criteria for this assessment is available on the SPCH4206 eLearning Blackboard site. Failure to pass SPCH4206 will impact on the student’s progression through the program and therefore final graduation will be delayed.Exam details
| Planning time | 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
A request for a deferral of an exam must be submitted by lodging the appropriate (online) form with supporting documentation via mySI-net > My Requests no later than five (5) calendar days after the date of the original exam. Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the information on deferring an exam available on my.UQ (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/deferring-exam).
Deferral of the SPCH4206 clinical viva will impact on the student’s progression through the program and therefore final graduation will be delayed.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: In order to pass the course, students must pass: 1. The end of placement clinical competency evaluation according to COMPASS®2 criteria. 2. The clinical viva See criteria for pass/fail for these assessments on the SPCH4206 eLearning Blackboard site. |
| F |
Course grade description: Students who fail to achieve entry-level performance on COMPASS®2 and/or fail to achieve a 'Sound/Pass' on all criteria of performance for the clinical viva will fail the course. See criteria for pass/fail for these assessments on the SPCH4206 eLearning Blackboard site. |
Additional course grading information
A student will be awarded a PASS grade for the Practice Education Module of SPCH4206 Clinical Management based on:
- Evidence from the Practice Educator that the student has demonstrated behaviours consistent with Entry level performance (see Behavioural Descriptors of Student Competency in the COMPASS®2 Assessment Resource Manual). A more detailed outline of these descriptors is available in the COMPASS®2 Resource Manual (SPA, 2006).
- Evidence of progress over the course of the placement in the development of professional competencies 1 to 4 and CBOS competencies 1-7 on COMPASS® (relative to opportunity).
- A decision by the Course Coordinator based on all available evidence.
A student will be awarded a FAIL grade for the Practice Education Module of SPCH4206 Clinical Management based on:
- Concern expressed by the Practice Educator that the student has demonstrated behaviours consistent with performance at lower than Entry level as described by COMPASS® on the Behavioural Descriptors of Student Competency in the COMPASS® Assessment Resource Manual.
- A high degree of variability in ratings on units of competency.
- The removal of, or failure to place, materials in files or the late completion and submission of reports to an appropriate standard can result in an unsatisfactory OVERALL performance (and therefore a FAIL grade) being awarded retrospectively (i.e., after the practice educator has already given the student a ‘PASS’).
- Evidence of a lack of progress over the course of the placement in the development of professional competencies 1 to 4 and CBOS competencies 1-7 on COMPASS® (relative to opportunity).
- A decision by the Course Coordinator based on all available evidence.
The decision to PASS/FAIL a student is made by the course coordinator based on all available evidence.
If a student is unable to attain a passing grade, the student will be awarded a FAIL for the course. Failure to pass SPCH4206 will impact on the student’s progression through the program and therefore final graduation will be delayed.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
A supplementary assessment option is available on the oral exam - clinical viva.
Additional assessment information
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Use of Generative AI in Student Placements
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) are increasingly used in society. In terms of clinical placements, students are not permitted to use AI unless explicitly indicated by the provider that this use is permitted, and the parameters of use are clear. If these are not explicit, students are expected to consult with their practice educators before implementation to determine the acceptability of generative AI use and ensure that any potential risks associated with the intended use are addressed. AI is not a replacement of, or substitute for, professional reasoning or clinical skills. Human oversight is essential in its use, and to employ generative AI effectively and responsibly, students must understand how AI works, including its functions, data storage methods, and its impact on adherence to professional codes of conduct.
If used on placement, students are responsible for any outputs generated by AI, such as clinical notes and reports, and will be held accountable for the actions of any AI that is used in clinical practice. This responsibility includes ensuring adherence to the relevant profession's code of conduct and ethical standards. Transparency about generative AI use is essential in placement environments. Students must follow the relevant policies and procedures of their placement provider. Students are reminded that they need to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of the relevant profession, operate within its scope of practice, and ensure that client/patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible.
Resubmission/Resit of assessment items
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, no assessment items are eligible for resubmission or resit.
Deferred exams
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at -ﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
**Important information for absences in clinical placement**
Process
If you are unable to attend a compulsory clinical learning activity due to medical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to complete the SHRS Absentee Form. The completed form along with the required evidence must be emailed to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendar days of the scheduled activity.
The SHRS Absentee Form can be found on your relevant Course Blackboard site.
If your absence is due to a non-permissible circumstance (as per the SHRS Absentee Form), your attendance at the clinical activity is expected.
Please note, it is expected that you will notify your practice educator prior to or on the day of clinical placement and as soon as is practical to notify of your absence, in addition to submitting the above information to SASU.
Implications for lack of attendance
A minimum of 90% attendance is expected at all compulsory clinical learning activities. This includes sessional clinical placement, block clinical placement, and simulations. This ensures that you can participate in all relevant learning experiences and allows your practice educator to observe sufficient clinical activities to complete relevant ratings and assessments.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
Please select
| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Placement |
Weekly sessional placement Rostered weekly placement in a speech pathology environment. Start and finish dates may vary as negotiated with student and practice facility. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Introduction to SPCH4206 This lecture will provide students with key information about the SPCH4206 course. Specific information regarding the clinical viva examination to be conducted in the end of semester exam period will be provided. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 9 |
Workshop |
Clinical viva preparation workshops In each of Weeks 8 and 9 of semester, students will participate in 2-hour in-person workshop sessions designed to prepare students for their clinical viva in the end of semester exam period. These workshops will provide students with an opportunity to gain further details about the viva, discuss the content and structure and practice with student peers. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.