PL1CLIN1-Clinical Studies 1

Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
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Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Mrs Fiona Baillie
Email: f.baillie@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module aims to introduce students to the skills required for development of clinical competence. The module will enable students to begin individual development of these skills and the ability to reflect on their own clinical development with understanding of the professional standards and conduct required of the Speech and Language Therapy profession.Ìý

Aims:

To introduce students to the processes of assessment management, treatment and service delivery across the lifespan. To understand what is meant by professionalism and to commence professional development.

Assessable learning outcomes:

1. Assemble and present an holistic and culturally relevant profile of a child’s development over time from objective observations and data collection


2. Make holistic and culturally relevant objective observations of adult and children's communication, language and speech within the WHO ICF and ICF-CY frameworks


3. Demonstrate understanding and development of professionalism skills and knowledge within different settings.


4. Demonstrate verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills in a professional manner, including the use of appropriate technical and academic language


5. Evidence development of clinical reflective skills

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

Lectures/seminars in the Autumn and Spring term introduce students to the context of speech and language therapy service delivery; development of reflective skills; development of objective observation skills and problem solving skills; develop an understanding of how research skills enable critical evaluation of practice and the development of the evidence base; understanding of HCPC standards of conduct performance and ethics; understanding of professionalism and development of professional communication skills encompassing theÌý ability to work and communicate in a group, including in an interprofessional setting. The education system in the UK for pre-school and primary age children, clinical assessment, information governance and the development of personal clinical portfolios are core content.

Child development assignment: In the Spring term students commence an observational study of a typically developing child in their own home following DBS and health clearance. This continues throughout the summer term.

Clinical Placements: Students observe (and participate where appropriate) paediatric and adult clients with speech, language and communication difficulties in the university speech and language therapy clinic in the Spring term and attend observation placements in the Spring and Summer terms..Ìý In the Summer term they will visit several early years and school settings.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module comprises a varied approach to teaching and learning, utilising lectures, seminars, small group teaching, online resources, clinical practice placements and a focus on case-based learning.