Foundations of Clinical and Professional Practice (409-2-1)

Instructors

Kristine Marie Grohne Riley

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 3220: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Professional issues for audiologists, including professional communication, emotionally intelligent leadership, clinical decision-making theory and practice, critical thinking, and theoretical-clinical integration of knowledge and skills. 2. Leadership.

Learning Objectives

After the completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe key leadership principles and their essential application to critical issues facing audiology in particular and healthcare in general.

• Recognize and itemize the important traits of great clinical leaders.

•Describe the specific leadership needs for the profession of audiology.

• Describe the special challenges for audiologists as executive leaders in the general healthcare arena.

• Develop plans to achieve the specific personal and organizational leadership outcomes in the area of interest within the field of audiology.

• Evaluate leadership effectiveness and approaches for personal development.

Evaluation Method

participation, group projects, weekly reflections.

Class Materials (Required)

Materials are posted on Canvas

Class Notes

This course focuses on leadership by the audiologist as well as leadership of the profession of audiology. Self-leadership, reflection, decision making, negotiation, and ideas related to power and influence are discussed as tools that aide effective leadership. The overarching motivation of the course material and discussions is to visualize a path from being a professional in the health care arena to a leader of the profession.