Speech Pathology Cases 1

This unit encourages students to integrate existing knowledge and skills and expand on these in new situations of speech pathology practice. This unit will explore knowledge, skills and practice in the cognitive communication speech pathology area. Students will be presented with a series of indirect, consultancy, and advocacy-based speech pathology scenarios when working with clients, groups and communities across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and cultures. They will explore case studies that necessitate consideration and interrogation of a range of professional and ethical issues and the role of the speech pathologist alongside that of other professionals in client care. This unit will continue to explore issues and methods related to assessment and measurement of the efficacy and effectiveness of interventions in an increasingly holistic context. Cognitive communication will also be considered in the broader professional, regulatory, ethical and legal contexts in which speech pathology practice occurs. This unit will involve four days of professional practicum supervised by speech pathology practice educators at an external organisation.