SPA 370 - Methods of Clinical Management

(3 units) CO14

Therapy and clinical management of problems of disordered speech and language. Includes clinical equipment and materials for use in public school and medical-setting management programs.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 201; SPA 320; SPA 330; SPA 340; SPA 345; SPA 364.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. develop a research project based on semester-long clinical experience.
2. develop critical understanding of the therapeutic process and its impact on behavioral change in communication disorders.
3. demonstrate current knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.
4. demonstrate knowledge of standards of ethical conduct.
5. demonstrate knowledge of contemporary professional issues.
6. demonstrate knowledge about certifications, licensure, and other relevant professional credentials, as well as local, state, and national regulations and policies relevant to professional practice.

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