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 twice for a maximum of nine credit hours. Course fee $60.