CSD 470

CLINICAL PREPARATION AND OBSERVATION

Spring 2012

Instructor: Ginger Collins, M.A., CCC-SLP

Office: 21 Curry Hall

Phone:243-2626

Email:

Course objectives:
(1)Increase your knowledge of procedures utilized in speech-language pathology and

audiology through observation of clinicalpractice.

(2)Familiarize you with the ASHA Code of Ethics

Prerequisites:

This course is open to students who are seniors with a declared major in CSD and CSD leveling students.

Course format: Class sessions will consist of lecture and discussions, videos, guest speakers,

and class activities.

Course Purpose: Students in CSD are required to obtain 25 hours of clinical observation for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The purpose of this class is to provide CSD undergraduate seniors and leveling students the opportunity to obtain all 25 of the required ASHA observation hours at the Rite Care Clinic (located basement of Curry Hall) or at an approved off-campus site. Through Blackboard instruction, all class participants will receive HIPAA training (privacy and security regulations) prior to making observations. This course is offered to CSD seniors and leveling students.

Students Learning Outcomes, ASHA Standard IV-C: Upon completion of this course, students will:

A. analyze various types of speech, language, and hearing disorders observed in clinic sessions.

B. evaluate various types of diagnostic and therapy procedures observed in clinic sessions.

C. identify therapy materials appropriate for client.

D. review clinic procedures.

E. research information about disorders.

F. evaluate therapy activities.

Grading: Three areas of performance will be graded:

Participation/attendance50 points

Mid-term50 points

Final50 points

Total possible points150 points

The participation points will be based upon your attendance (roll will be taken at each class period) and actual participation in class discussions. It is your responsibility to attend all classes at the regularly scheduled meeting time or complete your hours as according to ASHA standards as discussed with the instructor.

The mid-term will be a very short class presentation and paper on a topic relevant to speech-language pathology and/or audiology. Specifics on the topic will be discussed early in the semester.

The final will be a take-home exam to test your knowledge on the ASHA Code of Ethics, ASHA Standards of Practice for speech-language pathology, andMontanalicensure. There will be a presentation on this information later in the semester. The exam will be due on the last day of class

Grading Scale:

135-150 = A

120-134 = B

105-119 = C

90-104 = D

Below 90 = F

Honor Code

Academic misconduct is subject to anacademic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University.All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is availablefor review online at

Class Attendance & Policies

As in all college courses, attendance in class (or online) is expected and will benefit your final grade. There is a documented positive correlation between attendance and good grades. I do not give out my lecture notes (general notes are provided on Blackboard), so if you miss class please obtain them from a classmate.

1.Participation. Each student is expected to read assigned material prior to class and participate in class discussions (face-to-face, online, & on discussion fora.)

2.Students are required to conduct themselves according to professional standards as discussed in class when conducting on-site observations.

3.Written work done outside of class must be reasonably correct in mechanics (e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.). Points will be deducted for inadequate written work.

4.All typed assignments completed outside of class must be single-spaced, using Times New Roman font unless otherwise specified by the instructor. All font sizes for typed assignments must be size .12. Any font size less than .12 will be returned for re-typing to required font size, placing the student at risk for late submission. The instructor will only accept the first submission of an assignment for grading. Review your assignment for errors and formatting before submission.

5.In ALL work, use person-first language to be consistent with IDEA. Emphasize the person more than the disability (e.g., a child with mental retardation, NOT a mentally retarded child).

6.Students who miss class (or any portion of class) are responsible for the content. Any student who misses a class has the responsibility for obtaining copies of notes, handouts, assignments, etc. from class members who were present. If additional assistance is still necessary, an appointment should be scheduled with the instructor. Class time is not to be used to go over material with students who missed class(es).Recorded lectures will only be available in rare circumstances; these lectures will not be available as an alternative to missing class.

7.Submission of work taken directly from another source (e.g., lesson plan copied from a book, the Internet, or material developed by another student) will be considered plagiarism and grounds for no credit on the assignment unless properly credited. Students are encouraged to use a variety of resources in obtaining ideas and illustrations that will help complete assignments. See the APA Guide for the correct method to cite other authors’ work. Another useful resource I strongly recommend: owl.english.purdue.edu

8.Late submissions: one point will be subtracted from the student’s earned grade for each day beyond the due date.

Student Resources

Two tutoring programs are available to students, one administered by the TRiO and the other by the UndergraduateAdvisingCenter; both are located in Corbin Hall. More information on TRiO, visit TRiO at Lommasson Center 154, call 406-243-5032, or log on to The UndergraduateAdvisingCenter is located in the Lommasson Center 269, or you can visit

The WritingCenter is available to help you improve your writing skills. Writing instructors are available to help you plan and develop your thoughts. For more information, visit them online at: email or call (406) 243-2266.

Internet resources that are also helpful in improving writing include:

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities are encouraged to plan ahead and can contact Disability Services for Students (DSS). For additional information, contact DSS Director Jim Marks, Lommasson Center 154 or (406) 243-2243 (Voice/Text) or . Please visit to find details about the available services.

Foreign Exchange Students and Scholars

The office of Foreign Student and Scholar Services (FSSS) is available for general counselling and provides direct support services, consultation, and liaison. Staff members at FSSS are available to help with academic advising, cultural adjustment, financial problems, and other issues. The FSSS office is in the Lommasson Center, Room 219. For more information, contact or visit

DIRECTORY OF ASSISTANCE
Concern / Contact / Contact details
Matters concerning the course / Instructor / Refer to the Introduction in this
Course Information
General academic issues relating to your course / Department Chair / Refer to the UM website at
& click the link to academics.
Blackboard difficulties / IT Helpdesk / Ph: (406) 243-4357
Website:
Difficulties accessing your Student Computer account
Technical difficulties in PC Labs / IT Helpdesk / Ph: (406) 243-4357
Library inquiries
Help with library databases, Internet searching and Reference queries / UM Library / Ph:(406) 243-6866
Purchasing of text books and stationery / UM Bookstore / Ph:(406) 243-1234
Fax:(406) 243-2001
email:
website:
University of Montana Bookstore
University Center, 1st & 2nd Floor
5 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59801

This schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Additional readings will be required occasionally and will be posted to Blackboard along with any changes that may be made in the schedule as it is outlined.

As always, nothing is chiseled in stone.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Lecture / Topic
1 / Down Syndrome
2 / Wernicke’s Aphasia
3 / Parkinson’s disease
4 / Alzheimers disease/ dementia
5 / Voice disorders/ Laryngeal Cancer
6 / Traumatic Brain Injury
7
Midterm due / Dysphagia
8 / Cleft lip/palate/
Specific Language Impairment
9 / Fluency
10 / Down Syndrome/ Central Auditory Processing Disorder
11 / LLD/dyslexia
12 / Childhood speech sound disorders
13 / Acquired Apraxia/ DAS
14 / Multiple Sclerosis
15
Final due / Otitis media / Presbycusis