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
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

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. 

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 the  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..  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.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	10	8
Seminars	4	2	6
Fieldwork		9	6
Placement	7	15	53
Guided independent study:	30	35	15
Total hours by term	51	69	80
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	65
Oral assessment and presentation	30
Practical skills assessment	5

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Oral presentation (30%); a pass in the clinical portfolio (60%); a pass in both observation placements (clinical skills assessment, graded as pass/fail by supervising clinicians at the completion of the observation placement).

Formative assessment methods:

Group developmental norms tables

Written and verbal feedback will be provided on group work by peers and academic staff

Formative feedback will be provided on BB tasks

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

All assignments to be submitted and clinical placements attended; the module requires a pass mark of 40%, with no individual mark below 40%, including a pass in all components of the practical skills assessment.

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment by August/September.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 30 March 2023