SLHS 694 - Practicum: Introduction to Treatment

Units: 2
Initial clinical practicum for clock hour credit for graduate students. Development, implementation, evaluation of individual therapy plans for clients with speech or language impairments.

Prerequisites: M.S. Speech-Language Pathology major.
Co-requisites: SPPA 600.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate appropriate written therapy plans in at least 90% of submissions, per specific client/clinical population treated.
Develop and implement at least 3 appropriate therapy objectives per semester.
Demonstrate effective management of a client file (e.g. confidentiality, proper documentation) in 100% of clinical assignments.
Demonstrate a minimum of 2 treatment techniques to implement each therapy objective.
Demonstrate familiarity with at least 3 different methods for data collection of patient data.
Develop home programs to facilitate carryover of therapy objectives, with a minimum grade of B.
Complete professional summary reports discussing client progress and future recommendations with a minimum grade of B.
Collaborate in a minimum of 3 professional interactions with family members, professionals, paraprofessionals or colleagues (e.g., rounds, informal discussions).