Clinical Observations in Speech-Language Pathology
CMSD 5010E
3 hours
Clinical Observations in Speech-Language Pathology
Course Description
Guided observation and analysis of clinical screening, assessment, and intervention sessions within the scope of practice of speech-language pathology.
Athena Title
SLP Observations
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will understand how to explain the guided observation requirement of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in the context of the student's own professional preparation needs.
Students will understand how to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and explain current regulations (e.g., HIPAA, mandatory reporting) in the context of the guided observation requirement and the student's own professional preparation needs.
Students will observe 25 hours of clinical screening, assessment, or intervention sessions within the scope of practice of speech-language pathology, from recordings or live clinical sessions selected and approved by the instructor.
Students will understand how to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the form and content of observed sessions in writing and during conversations with the instructor and other students, incorporating topics and principles from other courses.
Students will understand how to document clinical observation activities appropriately, following conventions and requirements for clinical education documentation in speech-language pathology.
Topical Outline
Preparation for Observations
a. ASHA's guided observation requirement
b. HIPAA, mandatory reporting, disinfection, personal dress and hygiene, and other requirements and expectations for clinical observers
Observations as a Clinical Learning Opportunity
a. Using pre-briefing materials to structure observation
b. Active observations as a learning experience; techniques for integrating course topics into clinical observations
c. Guided observation of sessions
Debriefing of Observations
a. Strategies for peer learning and instructor-led learning after observation sessions
b. Strategies for using written and live debriefing sessions for learning
c. Guided debriefing of sessions
Documentation of Guided Observations
a. Requirements for documentation of clinical learning experiences
b. Completion of appropriate documentation
