CLINICAL PRACTICE : INITIAL ASSESSMENT
NOTIONAL HOURS: (0L-20T-8P-0S-51H-26R-52F-0G-3A-15W-16C)
Prerequisite Modules: CPSL 344,CPSL 346, CPSL 341,CPSL347, CPSL349, CPAU343
Corequisite: None
Aim: To develop clinical competencies in initial assessment of clients with communication disorders. Content: Clinical practice and observation in initial in-depth assessment, including planning, selection of assessment material, resource development and information gathering for assessment, counselling, feedback, report writing, clinical practice issues, with a focus on cultural and linguistic diversity. Liaising with family members, fellow professionals and team members, relevant referral correspondence, and gather and provide informative material and sharing of skills.
Practicals: 1x 8 hour orientation practical ; 4-5 hours once weekly for field trip/clinic for 14 weeks; Total 52 hours, with a minimum of 12 client contact hours
Assessment: Formative assessment is comprised of Clinical evaluations: 50% Assessment reports: 40% Clinical task: 10%.
DP Requirement: Closure of all client files and a Formative assessment mark of ≥40%; Compliance with ethical /professional conduct requirements which includes attendance at all clinics and tutorials.
A 40% subminimum for the oral exam will apply.
