HEASP5013 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 1
This is first of three professional experience practice (PEP) units in the Master of Speech Pathology course that introduces students to foundational speech pathology professional practice through learning activities in a range of practice areas and settings. Students will be introduced to the professional experience practice component of the course, the practice requirements and the Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia (2020) with the key principles underlying these professional standards domains including COMPASS practice assessment tool. Introductory level skills of assessment, analysis and interpretation of assessment findings, diagnosing and reporting on client assessment will be presented. Students will develop planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based client-centered interventions and services. Students' professional competencies of clinical reasoning, communication, lifelong learning and professionalism will be developed along with reflective practice. Students will also complete community engagement activities, working collaboratively with community groups and organisations to achieve mutually agreed goals that build capacity, especially with those who are marginalised and disadvantaged. Students will participate in supervised practice education based placement at novice level competency for approximately and not less than 12 days, with flexible support from the university.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
