CD 6398 - Application of Clinical Principles

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Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Supervised clinical practicum in communication disorders. Techniques to elicit and support appropriate professional behaviors in clinic, home and school situations; methods for facilitating social skills for communication, social interaction guidelines for clients of diverse cultural backgrounds; ASHA Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice, universal health precautions, clinical procedures in written clinical documentation and appropriate evidence-based intervention methods. Student will address standards of the Council of Academic Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD)-Standard IV-C, IV-D, IV-E, IV-F, IV-G, IV-H, Standard V-A, V-B, V-C, V-D, and V-F. Portfolio of current information on wide range of professional issues, including policies, practices and guidelines to document knowledge of contemporary professional issues will be required. May be repeated for nine hours credit. Course fee $60. Fall, spring, summer.