The Professional Practice and Communication Skills of a Speech Pathologist (SPCH1102)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Health & Rehab Sci School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 6 Hours/ Semester
Tutorial 18 Hours/ Semester
Placement 8 Hours/ Semester
Workshop 2 Hours/ Semester
Restricted
Restricted to Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) students only
Assessment methods
Reflection Report
Oral Presentation
Written Report
End of Semester Examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Felipe Retamal Walter ()
Dr Felipe Retamal-Walter (f.retamalwalter@uq.edu.au)
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides students with an introduction to the speech pathology profession and includes topics relating to professional conduct and communication, ethics, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, self-reflection and lifelong learning, the principles of cultural and linguistic responsiveness, person centredness and inter-professionalism. Practical activities and field work learning activities are included.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
