CMSD 2010 Clinical Methods

This course provides students with information necessary to prepare students for clinical experiences working with individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. This course includes information on methods and practices related to clinical documentation, behavioral objectives, professional oral and written communication, and assessment and intervention methods. Practical application opportunities will also be included. A minimum of 25 clock hours of assessment/treatment observation will be required during the course.

Registration Name

Clinical Methods

Lecture Hours

3

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CMSD 2001, CMSD 2003, CMSD 2004

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the scope and practice of the professions in communication sciences and disorders.

IV-G: Contemporary Professional Issues

Students will gain knowledge of clinical procedures.

V-B: Skills in Evaluation

V-B: Skills in Intervention

IV-H: Professional Practice

V-B: Clinical Interaction and Personal Qualities

Students will learn how to use resources to make evidence-based decisions.

  IV-F: Research

Students will develop clinical writing skills.

  V-A: Oral and Written Communication

Students will begin to develop an understanding of the clinical skills important to the process of changing behavior.

  IV-H: Professional Practice

  V-B: Clinical Interaction and Personal Qualities

Students will develop clinical observation skills.

  IV-D: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention for persons with communication and swallowing disorders.

Students will develop oral communication skills as they pertain to clinical reporting.

  V-A: Oran and Written Communication