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Dec 12, 2024
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SHH 645 - Externship in Communication Disorders A supervised clinical practicum involving a full-time, off-site placement in clinical settings such as hospitals, private practice, nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers and clinics under the direct supervision of a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. A university supervisor will also be assigned to the externship. The clinical practicum will involve the student's participation in assessment, intervention, client management and other activities that are involved in the particular setting. This course partially fulfills ASHA requirements for clinical hours. S and U grades assigned. May be repeated once. Open to students in the M.S. program in communication sciences and disorders. Prerequisite: Consent of department. (6 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate clients/patients deemed appropriate by the onsite clinical educator.
- Design treatment plans and provide evidence-based treatment to clients/patients deemed appropriate by the onsite clinical educator.
- Document in the clinical record with professional, clinical writing.
- Educate and counsel patients, families, physicians and/or professional staff on the nature of communication and swallowing disorders.
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