Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) (BSpPath(Hons))
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) (BSpPath(Hons))
Program Code
HSPPA
Program Faculty
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Academic Year
2021
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) is designed to develop advanced knowledge and practice-based skills relative to the profession through coursework and simulated learning experiences within the classroom, while providing research training for those wanting to pursue further study or research careers. The four year program will provide knowledge relating to the diagnosis and treatment of issues inclusive of speech and language problems, voice and swallowing difficulties and stuttering complications, while promoting lifelong learning and evidence-based collaborative speech pathology practices.
In the latter years of the program, students will have the opportunity to apply their learning in professional practice settings, by completing professional placements within industry under the supervision of qualified speech pathologists.
Throughout the program, graduates will have accrued over 650 hours of clinical practice, preparing them for successful careers as collaborative speech pathology practitioners.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will meet the standards to register with Speech Pathology Australia, enabling them to practice within public and private hospitals, community health organisations, disability services sector, aged care facilities, early childhood education centres, rehabilitation facilities and private practices.
The Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.
Conditions
Conditions of enrolment
Clinical Deed Poll: The University of Adelaide and the Minister for Health have a clinical placement agreement in place which allows the University to request clinical placements in SA Health facilities. As part of this agreement students are required to complete a deed poll. A deed poll is an agreement between the student and SA Health to ensure patient information is treated with confidentiality and that the student has met the required clearances. By signing a deed poll students understand their obligations and agree to comply with the relevant state legislation (see https://health.adelaide.edu.au/study-with-us/student-support/clinical-placements).
Prescribed Communicable Infection Clearance: Students must comply with the Students with Prescribed Communicable Infections Policy (www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/591).
Tuberculosis Clearance: Students who undertake clinical placements, internships or research projects involving children or people who are ill, elderly or vulnerable are required to demonstrate tuberculosis (TB) clearance through obtaining a TB Screening Notification from SA Tuberculosis Services.
Criminal History Clearance: Students who undertake clinical placements, internships or research projects involving children or people who are ill, elderly or vulnerable are required to demonstrate clearance by producing a criminal history check, obtained through a Department of Human Services (DHS) check, or a Working with Children Check (WWCC) from 1 July 2019. International students may be required to obtain a certificate from their home country. All students studying a clinical-based program will be required to demonstrate a satisfactory criminal history clearance and maintain an up to date National Police check throughout their study.
Immunisation: Prior to clinical placement, students will need to provide evidence of immunisation status. Students are required to comply with the Immunisation for Health Care Workers in South Australia Policy Directive.
Student and Professional Registration: Students are required to be registered with Speech Pathology Australia. The University registers students accepted into the program.
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Program Coordinator before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedure in place at the time.
Uniform: During clinical placements students are required to comply with professional dress standards.
Inherent requirements: Students are required to acknowledge their understanding of the University of Adelaide Speech Pathology programs inherent requirements.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
There shall be a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 93 units
- Elective courses to the value of 3 units
Option # 1 Industry Honours Stream
1. Core courses to the value of 45 units
2. Elective courses to the value of 3 units
3. Industry Honours Core courses to the value of 48 units
Option # 2 Research Honours Stream*
1. Core courses to the value of 45 units
2. Elective courses to the value of 3 units
3. Research Honours Core courses to the value of 48 units
*Entry into the Research stream will be based on academic merit
Work Based Training / Extra Mural Activites
Students must complete clinical placements to the value of approximately 800 hours.
Students will be required to attend placement experiences that may take place outside the standard academic year and traditional working hours. This will require attendance at metropolitan, rural, interstate and / or possibly remote locations. Students are expected to travel to and from clinical placements.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
Students must complete Level III and Level IV courses relevant to the stream they are enrolled in.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value HLTH SC 1400 Biosciences for Human Health A 3 HLTH SC 1401 Communication in Professional Practice 3 HLTH SC 1402 Foundations of Health and Wellbeing 3 SPEECH 1000 Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice 3 HLTH SC 1403 Biosciences for Human Health B 3 HLTH SC 1404 Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 1 3 HLTH SC 1405 Psychological Foundations for Allied Health 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value HLTH SC 2400 Evidence Based Practice in Allied Health 2 3 SPEECH 2000 Communication and Swallowing Across the Lifespan 3 SPEECH 2001 Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Swallowing 3 SPEECH 2002 Linguistics for Speech Pathology A 3 SPEECH 2003 Speech Production and Aural Rehabilitation 3 SPEECH 2004 Clinical Reasoning in Professional Settings 3 SPEECH 2005 Speech Pathology Clinical Skills and Practice 3 SPEECH 2006 Linguistics for Speech Pathology B 3 Level III Industry Honours Stream
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SPEECH 3000 Speech Pathology Assessment and Management A 6 SPEECH 3001 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice A 3 SPEECH 3002 Preparing for Speech Pathology Practice 3 SPEECH 3003 Speech Pathology Assessment and Management B 6 SPEECH 3004 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice B 3 SPEECH 3005 Speech Pathology Industry Project A 3 Level IV Industry Honours Stream
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SPEECH 4000 Speech Pathology Assessment and Management C 3 SPEECH 4001 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice C 3 SPEECH 4002 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice D 3 SPEECH 4003 Transition to Professional Practice 3 SPEECH 4004 Speech Pathology Industry Project B 6 SPEECH 4005 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice E 3 SPEECH 4006 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice F 3 Level III Research Honours Stream
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SPEECH 3000 Speech Pathology Assessment and Management A 6 SPEECH 3001 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice A 3 SPEECH 3002 Preparing for Speech Pathology Practice 3 SPEECH 3003 Speech Pathology Assessment and Management B 6 SPEECH 3004 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice B 3 HLTH SC 4400 Allied Health Research Project Planning 3 Level IV Research Honours Stream
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SPEECH 4000 Speech Pathology Assessment and Management C 3 SPEECH 4001 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice C 3 SPEECH 4002 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice D 3 SPEECH 4005 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice E 3 SPEECH 4006 Speech Pathology Clinical Practice F 3 HLTH SC 4401 Allied Health Honours Research Project 9
Electives
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Elective courses
Electives may be chosen from the following undergraduate courses offered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences:
Electives
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ANAT SC 1102 Human Anatomy and Physiology IA 3 ANAT SC 1103 Human Anatomy and Physiology IB 3 HLTH SC 1000 Introduction to Forensic Sciences 3 HLTH SC 1001 Essentials of Neuroscience 3 HLTH SC 1005 Principles of Human Health and Disease 3 HLTH SC 1406 Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience 3 PSYCHOL 1000 Psychology IA 3 PSYCHOL 1001 Psychology IB 3 PSYCHOL 1004 Research Methods in Psychology 3 PUB HLTH 1001 Health and Illness in Populations 3 PUB HLTH 1003 Communication for Health Sciences 3 PUB HLTH 1004 21st c. Infectious disease epidemiology & control 3 PUB HLTH 1006 Saving lives or respecting rights? An introduction to health ethics 3