COMD 688R
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Practicum in Communication Disorders
Course Description
Clinical Practicum course for training Speech-Language Pathologists to assess and treat clients and learn case management skills. The first year is based at the in-house BYU Speech and Language Clinic and the second year is based at internship sites.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, and Spring
Min
1
Fixed/Max
6
Fixed
2
Fixed
8
Other Prerequisites
Instructor's consent
Note
An APPROVED Internship Application is required before adding.
There is sufficient scholarship funding to support this increase in credit hours so as not to overburden the student's financially.
There is sufficient scholarship funding to support this increase in credit hours so as not to overburden the student's financially.
Title
Plan and Implement Assessments
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate ability to plan and implement an assessment of clients presenting with various communication disorders (as identified in ASHA's nine disorder areas) and with various severity levels while under the direction of a certified SLP.
Title
Plan and Implement Treatments
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement treatment of clients who present with various communication disorders (as identified in ASHA's nine disorder areas) and with various severity levels while under the direction of a certified SLP.
Title
Case Management Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate appropriate case management skills including appropriate social behavior, oral, and written communication, prevention activities, and sensitivity to multicultural populations while working under the direction of a certified SLP.
Title
Internship Policies
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate understanding of all internship policies and procedures.
Title
Clinical Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate appropriate clinical writing skills through treatment plan/progress notes, assessment reports and SOAP notes.
