Dr Rebecca Packer
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Management of complex clinical issues in speech pathology requires integration of information from a range of sources, and an awareness of ethical issues impacting speech pathology practice. This course will address the complex clinical issues that arise in areas such as disability, mental health, and aged care. Students will gain an understanding of ethical issues surrounding the practice of speech pathology.
This course focuses on integrating knowledge, skills, and professional competencies to address complex issues in speech pathology practice. In this course, students will learn how to plan, provide, and manage speech pathology services for people with complex communication and swallowing disorders, specifically in aged care, mental health, and disability. Students will be equipped with ethical decision-making skills and counselling in speech pathology contexts.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
SPCH7812, SPCH7823
Restrictions
MSpPathSt Students
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Dr Rebecca Packer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
A detailed course outline is provided on the SPCH7827 Blackboard site.ﾠ
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop skills in planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services for clients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties in aged care, mental health, and disability;ﾠincorporating ethical decision making and counselling in speech pathology contexts.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Integrate and interpret information relevant to communication and swallowing conditions in order to plan, provide, and manage evidence-based speech pathology services for clients in aged-care settings (Professional Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
LO2.
Integrate and interpret information relevant to communication and swallowing conditions in order to plan, provide, and manage evidence-based speech pathology services for clients with mental health conditions (Professional Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
LO3.
Integrate and interpret information relevant to communication and swallowing conditions in order to plan, provide, and manage evidence-based speech pathology services for clients with disabilities, specifically related to the application and use of multi-modal communication including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) (Professional Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
LO4.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical decision-making process and counselling skills required to manage ethical and complex issues in speech pathology practice (Professional Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1)
LO5.
Understand the legislation that impacts an individual's ability to be eligible for, gain access to, and receive services through the NDIS (Professional Standards 1.2)
LO6.
Identify the steps in a participant's journey through the NDIS, the types of supports they can access, and how different health professionals might be involved (Professional Standards 1.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.4)
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
NDIS Module 1 Quiz
|
Pass/Fail MUST PASS | |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Ethics decision making report
|
30% MUST PASS |
20/09/2024 1:00 pm |
| Performance, Presentation |
Planning, Providing, and Managing SP Services Interview
|
30% MUST PASS |
16/10/2024 - 23/10/2024
Students will need to sign up for an interview slot on the SPCH7827 Blackboard site in week 7 of semester. |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
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
NDIS Module 1 Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- Pass/Fail MUST PASS
Task description
Following the completion of NDIS Module 1, students will be required to complete an online Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Quiz. This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative 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.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Ethics decision making report
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
20/09/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L04
Task description
Using an ethical decision making model, students are required to submit a written report describing an ethical issue relevant to speech pathology practice, outlining their preferred course of action, justifying this course of action, and stating why other alternatives were ruled out. Students will be required to use relevant legislation, Codes of Ethics, and workplace policies to justify their actions. Students are required to use an ethical issue that they have encountered in their clinical placements.
This assignment is to be completed individually. A detailed task description and template will be provided on the SPCH7827 eLearning Blackboard site.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submissions independent of AI tools.
Hurdle requirements
Students must achieve a mark of 16.5/30 to pass this assessment.Submission guidelines
Assignments to be submitted via TurnItIn with an SHRS coversheet included.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted through Blackboard you will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠThis information will also be sent to your student email
account.ﾠPlease ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted through Turnitin you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your
digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboardhelp/
learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An application for an Extension of Assessment Due Date for medical grounds and/or other exceptional circumstances shall be submitted by lodging the
appropriate (online) form with supporting documentation by the due date . Students will be notified of the outcome of their request via the myRequests section of
my.UQ (and an email sent to their student account).
Additional details associated with extension requests, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons, may be found at my.UQ.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late or, for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day
(including weekends and public holidays), unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date and time.
Requests for extension of assessment due date must be made online, via your my.UQ portal prior to the submission date and time. Late applications may not be
accepted. The request must also contain documentation satisfactorily supporting the request. If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ
portal and the new date for submission provided.
Planning, Providing, and Managing SP Services Interview
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Performance, Presentation
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
16/10/2024 - 23/10/2024
Students will need to sign up for an interview slot on the SPCH7827 Blackboard site in week 7 of semester.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Based on the material presented in weeks 7-11, students will participate in an individual "job interview". Students will be interviewed for a new graduate speech pathology position in one (1) of three (3) speech pathology settings:
- Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services for clients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties in aged care;
- Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services for clients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties in mental health; or
- Planning, providing, and managing speech pathology services for clients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties in disability.
Each student will participate in a 15-minute interview. Students will need to prepare for all three (3) speech pathology positions and will be advised at the beginning of the interview, which position they have been shortlisted for, and therefore what position they will be interviewed for.
A detailed task description will be provided on the SPCH7827 Blackboard site. The Interview component will be recorded.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of Generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students need to achieve a minimum of 16.5/30 to pass the interview.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An application for an Extension of Assessment Due Date for medical grounds and/or other exceptional circumstances shall be submitted by lodging the
appropriate (online) form with supporting documentation by the due date . Students will be notified of the outcome of their request via the myRequests section of
my.UQ (and an email sent to their student account).
Additional details associated with extension requests, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons, may be found at my.UQ.
End of Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
This examination provides the opportunity to synthesise knowledge and skills developed across the semester and apply this knowledge to authentic cases. Integration of knowledge and skills includes content from NDIS UQ Extend modules, ethics learning activities and lectures. Further information, including details regarding the format of the exam, will be provided on the SPCH7827 Blackboard site. This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of Generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
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.
Please note that by deferring this examination, students will not be eligible to graduate in the December 2024 Graduation Ceremonies.
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.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 45 - 54%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the must-pass assessment items noted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 55 - 64% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 65 - 74% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 75 - 84% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessments of 85 - 100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
Additional course grading information
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment items, as follows: NDIS Module 1 Quiz, Ethics Report and Interview. You must pass theseﾠitemsﾠto pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items must have been passed.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
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.
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Itemsﾠ
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, the Ethics Decision-Making Report and the Planning, Providing and Managing SP Services Interview assessment task are eligible for consideration of the resubmission/resit option if the relevant assessment item was completed on time.
After a resubmission/resit, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resitﾠfor an assessment item and do not attend onﾠthe scheduled date will not be permitted to reschedule the assessment.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitiny
When assessment is submitted throughﾠBlackboardﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠThis information will also be sent to your student e-mail account.ﾠPlease ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted throughﾠTurnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at:ﾠhttps://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
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.
Additional learning resources information
Lecture notes and additional resources are available on the SPCH7827 Blackboard site. Students are encouraged to use the Ed Discussion board on Blackboard. The
forum will be checked once a week on Thursday by the Course Coordinator during the semester. Students are encouraged to respond to each other's queries. In
the interest of equity, there will be no response to individual emails regarding course content or assessment. All student questions regarding course content and assessment
will be addressed in class or on the relevant discussion board.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Not scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
NDIS Online Modules Two modules have been developed in collaboration with industry representatives to introduce you to the complexities of the participant journey through the NDIS and prepare you to work alongside the NDIS. It is anticipated that these modules will take 3-4 hours to complete and can be completed at any time during the semester. Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 6 |
Not Timetabled |
Ethical decision making in clinical practice During weeks 1-6, students will complete learning activities and obtain clinical information required for preparing an ethics decision making report. Learning outcomes: L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 12 |
Lecture |
Lectures During weeks 7-12 students will develop skills in ethical decision-making. In addition, students will participate in lectures designed to develop skills in planning, providing and managing speech pathology services for clients with complex communication and swallowing difficulties in aged care, mental health, and disability. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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.