SLHS 693 - Professional Practices

Units: 2
Understanding policies, procedures, and state/federal/institutional regulations within various models of service delivery, including transitional care, interprofessional collaboration, and financial models. Understanding licensure, credential, and certification application and maintenance requirements.

Prerequisites: Department consent.
Equivalent Quarter Course: SPPA 6030.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify and discuss the requirements for and prepare the paperwork for national certification, state licensure and credentialing to practice as speech-language pathologists.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding regarding the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, hearing, cognitive and swallowing disorders - as demonstrated by successful completion of and oral presentation of a Masters Thesis OR passing or better performance on a written Masters Comprehensive Examination.