SPH2003 Practice education 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SPH2003 Practice education 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs SPH1004.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before SPH2003
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After SPH2003
No unit lists SPH2003 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M3008.
Overview
You will be introduced to the principles and expectations of professional practice in speech pathology. You will explore topics such as clinical governance, ethical decision-making, documentation, and workplace communication. You will examine the roles and responsibilities of speech pathologists across various settings and develop the professional behaviours required for placement. Through simulated learning experiences and reflective activities, you will prepare for the transition from academic to clinical environments. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional practice, safety, accountability, and culturally safe and responsive care.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Peer Simulation and Clinical Communication TaskArtefact50%
- Case study with reflectionExamination50%
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
Use foundational principles of professional practice in speech pathology, including professional conduct, evidence-based practice, and ethical decision-making in session planning.
- 2
Apply standards of professional communication and record-keeping, including maintaining accurate, timely, and secure documentation and obtaining informed consent.
- 3
Reflect on developing personal and professional identity to support the transition from academic study to clinical practice.
- 4
Evaluate and reflect on the importance of safety, accountability, and culturally responsive care in professional practice.
- 5
Analyse and evaluate interprofessional practice, including the roles and contributions of other health professionals, to support effective collaborative, client-centred care.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 1 hour of lectures, 3 hours of online learning activities, and 2 hours of workshops.
6 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kerry Ttofari
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kerry Ttofari
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SPH2003?
You need SPH1004 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is SPH2003 offered?
In 2027, SPH2003 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is SPH2003?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does SPH2003 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- 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
- 2027