PL1CLN1: Clinical Studies 1

Module code: PL1CLN1

Module provider: Clinical Language Sciences; Sch of Psych and CLS

Credits: 20

Level: Level 1 (Certificate)

When you'll be taught: Semester 1 / 2

Module convenor: Mrs Fiona Baillie, email: f.baillie@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s): IN THE SAME YEAR AS TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE PL1SLC1 (Compulsory)

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: Micro placement

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 23 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

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. 

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. 

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to: 

1. Make holistic and culturally relevant objective observations of adult and children's communication, language and speech within the WHO ICF and ICF-CY frameworks 
2. Collate and assemble a holistic and culturally relevant profile of a child’s development over time from objective observations and data collection 
3. Evidence understanding and development of professionalism skills, clinical reflective skills and clinical reasoning within different settings. 
4. Present with effective and context sensitive verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills in a professional manner, including the use of appropriate technical and academic language 

Module 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 early years and school settings. 

Structure

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. 

Study hours

At least 39 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve all of the following to pass this module:

1. A pass in the supervisor assessment
2. An overall module mark of 40%

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

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

Assessments with numerical marks

• 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 three working days;
• the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
• where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

• where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/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.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

• Group developmental norms table – semester 1. 
• Preparation clinic reflective piece – semester 2. 
• Observation day placements – 1 day paeds, 1 day adult, semester 2, assessed by Practice Educator clinical report. 
• Ongoing feedback in seminars and prep clinics. 

Reassessment

Additional costs