Professional Practice & Person-Centred Communication Skills (SPCH7131)
Information valid for Summer Semester, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Health & Rehab Sci School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
4 Lecture hours
4 Tutorial hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Restricted
MSpPathSt students only
Assessment methods
Reflective Assessment
Reflection Report
Oral Presentation and Written Report
End of Semester Examination
Course enquiries
Professor Nerina Scarinci ()
Associate Professor Nerina Scarinci (n.scarinci@uq.edu.au)
Work Integrated Learning
Work Simulations
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This foundation course provides students with an introduction to the profession of speech pathology. Topics included relate to ethical practice, professional conduct, self-reflection and lifelong learning and communication. Students are introduced to person and family centredness, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, the principles of cultural and linguistic responsiveness and inter-professionalism and participate in professional skill development through a simulated patient clinic.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2023 (27/11/2023 - 10/02/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
