Speak Out December 2015

continuing professional development news

Practising and full-time Postgraduate student members of Speech Pathology Australia are eligible to participate in PSR and earn Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status. • With your 2016 membership renewal, the triennium structure ceases and an annual program commences, and you need to achieve a minimum of 20 points per annum, across at least two different activity types. • As of 2015, new graduate speech pathologists can earn provisional CPSP in their first year of joining as/upgrading to practising membership. The member application form includes an agreement to undertake a minimal level of clinical supervision, and Professional Self Regulation

undertake professional development, as part of the Professional Self Regulation program, to be conferred with provisional CPSP status. As of 2016, CPSP status – full and provisional – will be deemed as the requirement to be considered a practising member, and therefore eligibility for Medicare and private health fund provider number registration, as well as other Practising membership entitlements.

Further information is available via the SPA website under Information for Members - Professional Self Regulation (PSR) .

Sharon Crane Senior Advisor Professional Education & Certification (CPD & PSR)

Interested in applying for the SA CPD Coordinator Position? This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in CPD and get paid for it! This position supports the SA Professional Learning Working Group (PLWG) in the delivery of regular, high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events. On average, the position requires up to 4.5 hours per week or as negotiated (which can be worked flexibly and from home). Duties include: • Planning and coordinating the administrative aspects of individual SA CPD events in consultation with the SA Branch PLWG leader and committee; • Liaising with National Office in regard to the organisation, running and budgets/finances of SA CPD events, and also national CPD matters. • Attending the Branch PLWG meetings and national CPD teleconferences. Applicants must be a current member of Speech Pathology Australia. Experience organising professional development or other events is highly desirable. National Office will provide ongoing support to the successful applicant. For further information, including the position description, please contact Sharon Crane, Senior Advisor Professional Education and Certification, at National Office, on 1300 368 835 or email scrane@speechpathologyaustralia. org.au Applications close 6 January 2016 Get involved in South Australian CPD!

Multisensory Instruction in Language Arts 1 Teacher Training Course Gain the skills to teach writing, spelling and reading to primary school students.

January, July and September Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Brisbane and Perth Additional courses organised by demand

Contact Robyn Grace 03 9889 4768 robyn.grace@spaldingaustralia.com.au

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Speak Out December 2015

Speech Pathology Australia