SHH 480 - Clinical Practicum I

Principles and techniques of case management, including designing individualized/differentiated programs for persons with speech/language, motor, developmental, behavioral and sensory impairments. Emphasis on writing behavioral objectives and lesson plans, prioritizing goals, developing therapy strategies, analyzing behavior and behavior management strategies, assessing learning outcomes and writing clinical reports.

A required clinical observation experience is integrated with classroom instruction to facilitate the transition from theory to practice. Prerequisites: SHH 281 and 370. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Develop observation skills in order to compose reflections of the therapy process.
2. Compose behavioral objectives, lesson plans and SOAP notes.
3. Demonstrate task sequencing of behavioral objectives.
4. State behavior management and teaching techniques.