Clinical Assisting in Speech and Language Pathology (332-0-1)
Instructors
Amy Lynn Mack Sindelar
Meeting Info
Frances Searle Building 2378: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
Introduction to clinical practice, the dynamics of the client-clinician relationship and general clinical protocol, and the development and execution of therapy goals and procedures. Prerequisites: CSD 392-0 and CSD 305-0, or consent of instructor.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisites: CSD 392-0 and CSD 305-0, or consent of instructor.
Learning Objectives
1. To help students develop critical observation skills necessary for working with people with communication disorders across the lifespan. These skills will be developed through: · Guided observations in class · Guided observations in the clinic · Specific assignments with lead clinician/client dyad
2. To introduce students to clinical practice. This will include: · General clinic protocol · The dynamics of the client/clinician relationship · General principles of clinical intervention in SLP · Development of functional therapy goals · Development and execution of functional goal-supporting therapy activities
Evaluation Method
This course requires clinical observations, class participation, completion of 25 clinical observation hours, observation worksheets, writing SOAP notes, and a final project.
Class Materials (Required)
Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders Fourth Edition. Author: Rhea Paul (approximately $36.69-$64.00).
Materials are posted on Canvas
Class allows prior editions of textbook
Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book
rentals, etc.)
Class Notes
Clinical Assisting in Speech Language Pathology provides an introduction to clinical practice. The course consists of one class session per week that is synchronous and another that is an asynchronous clinic video to observe.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: PreRequisite: Students must have completed CSD 392-0 and CSD 305-0 and have junior or higher standing to register for this course.
Add Consent: Instructor Consent Required