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) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $1,164
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $1,164
* 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.
