SayPro Online Course SAQA 11516616587

Description

1).
The evidence for the successful achievement of the desired generic outcomes for the degree of Bachelor in Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy is derived from a range of contexts and activities.

The following criteria and indicators are used:

1. Theoretical and clinical evaluations by internal and external examiners and clinical supervisors in a variety of contexts in the health and education sectors

2. Presentation at departmental meetings and on appropriate faculty and professional committees

3. Enrolment in appropriate continuing professional development activities

4. Peer review of suitable acativities

5. Quality assurance procedures for estimating client satisfaction with services rendered.

6. Participation in student affairs and public forums

7. Involvement in community based departmental and extra-mural activities.

2).
Outcomes will be assessed as follows:

1. Written tests, assignments and examinations

2. Clinical practicums, tutorials, clinical assessments, oral examinations

3. Theoretical and practical problem-solving assignments during tutorials and clinical practicums including client assessment, treatment and management

4. Analysis tasks and exercised that ate marked and assessed for the ability to understand and interpret learned research papers and other journal articles, case studies and reports

5. The design and implementation of interventions and the investigation of their efficacy and effectiveness

6. Assessment of the way in which knowledge of communication disorders has been acquired from major historical, well documented experiments and theories as well as from current research

7. Marked essays, practical and assignment reports, a written research report, oral presentations

3).
These functions will be measured against the following criteria for competence:

For (1)

1. Disseminating information

2. Participating in inter-sectional planning and trans-disciplinary teamwork

For (2)

1. Planning, initiating and conducting a needs analysis

2. Planning an identification programme

3. Implementing the above programme

4. Training assistants and volunteers

5. Monitoring and evaluating the programmes

For (3)

Selecting appropriate test protocols

Performing an oral peripheral examination

Applying the test protocol to determine the nature and degree of the disorder

Using instrumental technology when necessary to assess the nature and degree of the disorder

Interpreting the test results

Compiling an accurate report of the results

Making appropriate referrals

Consulting with relevant professionals

For (4)

Developing culturally appropriate rehabilitation programmes

Executing these programmes in an accountable manner

Compiling accurate reports of the therapy process and progress

Enhancing communication effectiveness

Evaluating the outcome of treatment

Selecting, fitting and monitoring the effective use of the recommended assistive device technologies

Developing and establishing effective alternative and augmentative communication strategies or methods

For (5)

1. Assessing the client’s needs through observation, administration of questionnaires, rating scales and interviews

2. Planning a counselling programme by obtaining information and exploring options and identifying support networks

3. Providing individualised counselling

4. Monitoring compliance and progress

5. Collaborating with other related professionals

6. Integrating, counselling into prevention, identification, assessment and intervention programmes

For (6)

1. Providing information regarding client needs

2. Participating in inter-sectional and trans-disciplinary services

3. Providing information regarding communication and communication disorders

4. Advising other related professionals regarding optimisation of the communication environment

5. Providing information regarding professional functions

6. Providing second opinions

For (7)

1. Recognising local, regional and national research needs

2. Responding to the need for further investigation into a particular focus area

3. Critically evaluating pertinent literature

4. Selecting a suitable method of investigation into a research topic

5. Executing the research

6. Recording and analysis results

7. Publishing findings in suitable professional journals

For (8)

1. Planning, implementing and evaluating educational programmes for related professionals, clients and the lay public

2. Participating in continuing professional development activities

For (9)

1. Participating in preparation of the departmental budget

2. Managing equipment

3. Participating in supervision and support of personnel

4. Managing time effectively

5. Participating in office administration through the organisation of clinical and other record keeping system

6. Liasing with state, non-government, professional associations and other sectors in the provision of services

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

The research project constitutes the assessment of the student’s use of literature, application of research principles and reporting of findings in a project.

The presentation of comprehensive case studies constitutes the student’s application of the therapy process, clinical reasoning, communication, use of resources, practical skills and critical evaluation of the treatment executed.

The final assessment of the student’s theoretical knowledge constitutes oral and written examinations.