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If you're passionate about communication rights and want to improve the lives of individuals with communication disability and/or swallowing disorders, our Master of Speech Pathology could be for you.
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UTS Master of Speech Pathology Information Session
- 1. Master of Speech Pathology The Graduate School of Health gsh.uts.edu.au Postgraduate courses at UTS
- 2. We would like to acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation upon whose ancestral lands our campus now stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for this land. Acknowledgement of Country Assoc. Prof Emma Power 2 The Girra Maa wattle seed artwork was produced by Wiradjuri artist Nathan Peckham
- 3. UTS CRICOS 00099F Please note: • Recording - Microphones • Q & A • Important links
- 4. Tonight’s presenter Master of Speech Pathology Information Session Associate Professor Emma Power Responsible Academic Officer and Acting Head of Discipline Speech Pathology
- 5. Our presenter Master of Speech Pathology Information Session Associate Professor Emma Power Responsible Academic Officer Speech Pathology -different journeys to becoming a speech pathologist- many different destinations
- 6. Presentation Agenda • About the UTS Master of Speech Pathology • Meet the team and Board • The UTS difference • What will I study? • Clinical Placements • Career Opportunities • Scholarships • UTS Facilities • How to apply Followed by Q&A Rated #1 Young University in Australia* *QS Top 50 under 50 2021
- 7. Prof. Bronwyn Hemsley Head of Discipline Assoc. Prof Emma Power Responsible Academic Officer Dr. Amy Freeman- Sanderson Senior Lecturer Dr. Cath Gregory Lecturer Dr Helen Blake Lecturer Helen Graham Associate Lecturer Dr. Lucy Bryant Senior Lecturer Meet the team: all clinicians, researchers, educators Professor Mark Onslow Director of the Australian Stuttering Research Centre, UTS Courtney Reddacliff Associate Lecturer Rebecca Smith Lecturer / Phd candidate Alice Lam Lecturer
- 8. IndustryAdvisory Board Course developed with clinical practitioners and overseen by our Industry Advisory Board (IAB) who are aligned to the direction of the profession New experts join the board every few years to ensure we are maximizing our input from the profession Industry Advisory Board Chair Dr Roslyn Neilson
- 9. Innovation in education student-centered approaches designed to produce career-ready graduates Career-ready graduates connecting theory and practice through extensive clinical placements, problem- based learning, realistic simulated environments and interprofessional clinics Close to the profession opportunities for students to engage with the professions at the early stages of their degrees Clinical placements • Gain relevant training in clinical settings • Link theory and evidence to practice in a meaningful way • Apply your skills in different clinical settings • Highly supported on campus clinic • Benefit from simulation in class and on clinical placement The UTS difference INTERPROFESSIONAL INNOVATIVE PRACTICE-BASED CAREER-FOCUSED
- 10. Focus on Communication Disability and Swallowing (includes speech, language, voice and stuttering, AAC) Speech pathologists Work with ALL ages: • Infants, toddlers, children • Adolescents • Adults, older adults Work in diverse settings: Private practice, schools, preschools, hospitals aged care settings, mental health, rehabilitation and community health services Diagnose, treat and provide management services to: people with communication disability and/or problems with eating or swallowing Collaborate with: parents, teachers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, audiologists, psychologists, doctors
- 11. Active learning (mostly face to face) Practical and diverse Time with lecturers Speech Pathology at UTS Experience on campus Practice-based Builds on current knowledge Case-based learning Emphasis on digital health technology including social media
- 12. Two year, full time graduate-entry master degree (GEM) Designed to meet the competency standards of Speech Pathology Australia Graduates are competent to manage communication and swallowing in children and adults in a range of settings and across the lifespan Graduates are prepared as entry level Speech Pathologists with excellent job prospects About the course
- 13. Year 1 Calendar B Autumn Session 1. Evidence-based Practice in Speech Pathology 2. Fundamentals in Speech Pathology 3. Speech Sound Disorders in Children (clinical observation) 4. Language Disorders in Children Calendar B Spring Session 1. Research Design in Speech Pathology 2. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 3. Swallowing Disorders 4. Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 1 course outline 2 years full time study 85% attendance for subjects 100% clinical placement subjects Local and international students * With a 25% research component ensures students are eligible for entry to a PhD at UTS Core clinical subjects Research stream subjects Clinical placements Year 2 Calendar B Autumn Session 1. Literature Review in Speech Pathology 2. Stuttering 3. Acquired Communication Disability in Adults 4. Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 2 Calendar B Spring Session 1. Voice Disorders 2. Integrated Practice in Speech Pathology 3. Speech Pathology Clinical Practice 3 4. Electives: a. Research Project in Speech Pathology* b. Social Media in Speech Pathology
- 14. Presenting research Example –Tanya Ramadam Investigated impact of #Covid19 on stroke rehabilitation wards - views of nurses, allied health and doctors working on stroke wards with visitor restrictions. Speech Pathology Australia National Conference Melbourne Next stop – publication… maybe PHD
- 15. Innovative Technologies in Practice Assistive communication technologies Virtual reality Hearing and Voice Telepractice 3D food printing
- 16. Clinical Placements Sessional (weekly) and block placements Simulated placements Placements sourced by UTS Include a range of clinical settings, across lifespan, in different settings aligned with workforce needs Clinical simulation facility Clinical placement preparation Telepractice experiences Placementsinclude: Private practice Community settings Schools Homes Telehealth Hospitals
- 17. Clinical simulation placements and class experiences Varied placements in a range of clinical environments How do we ensure you are confident to go out on clinical placement?
- 18. 100 Broadway Collaborative learning environment Facilities for PG students Simulation rooms
- 19. UTS CRICOS 00099F Course pre-requisites 1. Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised undergraduate Bachelor’s degree 2. Satisfactory grades in previous degree (credit average or above - competitive) 3. Met English language requirements uts.edu.au/english-language-requirements 4. Competitive at interview 5. Human anatomy (complete before O-week) 6. Human physiology (complete before O-week)
- 20. APPROVED & RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITE LIST PHYSIOLOGY (Need to do both) Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems Learn about the integumentary system (skin, hair, nails, and glands), and how the bones, joints, and muscles of the musculoskeletal system function. www.edx.org/course/anatomy-musculoskeletal-and-integumentary-systems Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Urinary, and Respiratory System Learn the multifaceted structures and functions of the cardiovascular, urinary, and respiratory systems. www.edx.org/course/anatomy-cardiovascular-urinary-and-respiratory-systems-2 Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy www.edx.org/course/anatomy-human-neuroanatomy Are you missing any pre-reqs? Just complete them prior to O- week (conditional offer)
- 21. z Local student with Australian degree Applications open for 2023 Apply by 31 October uts.edu.au/my-student- portal z How to apply International student Must submit an application via UTS international The program is highly competitive and places are limited z Interview Eligible applicants required to participate in a 15 minute interview – ask us questions too Alumni Advantage Program UTS graduates save 10%* on course fees Don’t meet the pre-req’s? Talk to us
- 22. For questions and enquires, contact us via gsh.future@uts.edu.au Follow UTS Graduate School of Health on social media Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter Thanks for joining us Follow UTS Speech Pathology on Twitter @GoSHspeech