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.
Plan and Implement Assessments
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.
Plan and Implement Treatments
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.
Case Management Skills
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.
Internship Policies
Students will demonstrate understanding of all internship policies and procedures.
Clinical Writing
Students will demonstrate appropriate clinical writing skills through treatment plan/progress notes, assessment reports and SOAP notes.