SPH1001 Professional identity in speech pathology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SPH1001 Professional identity in speech pathology is a level 1, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before SPH1001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SPH1001
No unit lists SPH1001 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M3008
Overview
This unit provides an essential foundation for your journey as a speech pathologist, focusing on the development of professional identity and the values that underpin contemporary practice.
You will learn about the roles of speech pathologists in the management of communication and swallowing problems in diverse settings. You will explore the complex interplay between communication, mealtime practices, and personal and cultural identity.
You will learn how the principles of social equity and justice can guide speech pathology practice. You will also develop skills in communication, collaboration and self-reflection.
Your learning will be underpinned by the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards (2020) to help you identify yourself in this role.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Communication and mealtime plan (1,000 words)Written25%
- Speech pathology role presentation (10 - 12 minutes)Presentation25%
- Identity portfolio (2,500 words)Portfolio50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the role of speech pathologists in the management of communication and swallowing problems in diverse settings.
- 2
Explore the work roles and professional skills, attributes and behaviours of Speech pathologists to identify oneself within this role.
- 3
Discuss the importance of communication and mealtime participation on personal and cultural identity formation.
- 4
Reflect on personal and professional perspectives to enhance self-awareness in relation to social equity, justice, diversity and inclusion.
- 5
Apply collaborative and evidence-based communication strategies in professional practice as a Speech pathologist.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
This unit will have 6 hours of teacher-directed study per week (4 hours of online learning activities (including a pre-recorded lecture), and 2 hours of on-campus workshops).
Additionally, there are 6 hours of self-directed study per week, making the total workload 12 hours.
Total workload per semester: 144 hours
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Hans Bogaardt
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kerry Ttofari
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SPH1001?
SPH1001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is SPH1001 offered?
In 2027, SPH1001 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is SPH1001?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does SPH1001 have an exam?
No. SPH1001 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- School of Primary & Allied Health Care
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027