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CSCD4057: Advanced Practice B: Paediatric
2022 unit information
Students are placed in off-campus paediatric settings for a 6 week (or equivalent) block. During the placement they manage a varied child caseload, participate in a variety of clinical management, clinical service, and multidisciplinary team activities, and participate in supervisory conferences on a regular basis.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Communication Sciences |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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CSCD3082 and (CSCD3083 or CSCD3084) |
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Corequisites:
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CSCD4058 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate approaching entry level skills (as described by the COMPASS competency assessment in speech pathology, 2013) in paediatric clinical contexts
- LO2. formulate, prioritise and review clinical solutions independently, considering best available evidence in the context of all other relevant factors (e.g. ICF framework or developmental/cognitive abilities); think critically and independently about theories, concepts and principles to guide clinical decisions in practice; be well organised and proficiently complete clinical tasks whilst retaining a client focus
- LO3. utilise entry level oral and written professional communication skills in english, independently, for a range of purposes
- LO4. create and implement best practice clinical assessment and intervention independently for clients and other significant personnel (e.g. families, professionals or communities)
- LO5. select and deliver culturally appropriate clinical services for Aboriginal clients as well as clients from cultural backgrounds different to yours; demonstrate respect for different values arising from cultural and linguistic diversity both within Australia and internationally, and adapt behaviour appropriately
- LO6. construct or adapt clinical services independently in order to provide holistic clinical services in multi or inter-disciplinary contexts, as well as working interdependently within the scope of speech pathology practice through recognition and respect of personal and professional boundaries
- LO7. self-appraise your own conduct in all paediatric clinical contexts in accordance with professional ethical standards as described in the speech pathology Australia, code of ethics (2010); develop and maintain a collaborative, professional working relationship with clients, families, professional groups and others (e.g. novice/intermediate student(s)); understand the need for lifelong learning and demonstrates commitment to ensuring continued development of competence as a speech pathologist, and be open to learning from others, and seeks mentoring and professional supervision
- LO8. advocate for clients, their families and speech pathology practices.
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