Professional Issues and Practice

This unit explores the principles underpinning professional practice in speech pathology. This subject will introduce students to key professional issues that have the potential to impact ethical and professional practice within private, public and research settings. Broad ethical principles will be addressed and will be considered in relation to ethical professional practice, marketing, privacy principles and the communication of speech pathology services to consumers. This subject will equip students with practical examples using case studies. It will address issues affecting speech pathology practice including current funding sources, private health insurance, the role of the professional national association (Speech Pathology Australia - SPA), and practice management issues.