CSD 470
CLINICAL PREPARATION AND OBSERVATION
Spring 2012
Instructor: Ginger Collins, M.A., CCC-SLP
Office: 21 Curry Hall
Phone: 243-2626
Email: ginger.collins@mso.umt.edu
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/attendance
50 points
Mid-term
50 points
Final
50 points
Total possible points
150 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 speechlanguage 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, andMontana licensure. 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 an academic 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 available for review online at
http://www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/index.cfm/page/1321
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.
7.
8.
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.
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
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 Undergraduate Advising Center; both are located in Corbin Hall. More
information on TRiO, visit TRiO at Lommasson Center 154, call 406-243-5032, or log on
to www.umt.edu/eop. The Undergraduate Advising Center is located in the Lommasson
Center 269, or you can visit www.umt.edu/ucoll/.
The Writing Center 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: http://www.umt.edu/writingcenter/, email
growl@mso.umt.edu or call (406) 243-2266.
Internet resources that are also helpful in improving writing include:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
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
jim.marks@umontana.edu. Please visit http://www.umt.edu/dss/ 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 fsss@umontana.edu or visit
http://ordway.umt.edu/sa/fsss/.
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
http://www.umt.edu.
& click the link to academics.
Blackboard difficulties
IT Helpdesk
Ph: (406) 243-4357
Website: http://umonline.umt.edu/
Difficulties accessing your Student
Computer account
Technical difficulties in PC Labs
IT Helpdesk
Ph: (406) 243-4357
Library inquiries
UM Library
Ph:
UM Bookstore
Ph:
(406) 243-1234
Fax: (406) 243-2001
email: contact@umtbookstore.com
website:
http://www.umtbookstore.com
(406) 243-6866
Help with library databases,
Internet searching and Reference
queries
Purchasing of text books and
stationery
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.
Lecture
1
2
3
4
CLASS SCHEDULE
Topic
Down Syndrome
Wernicke’s Aphasia
Parkinson’s disease
Alzheimers disease/ dementia
5
Voice disorders/ Laryngeal Cancer
6
Traumatic Brain Injury
7
Midterm
due
8
Dysphagia
9
Cleft lip/palate/
Specific Language Impairment
Fluency
10
Down Syndrome/ Central Auditory Processing
Disorder
11
LLD/dyslexia
12
Childhood speech sound disorders
13
14
15
Final due
Acquired Apraxia/ DAS
Multiple Sclerosis
Otitis media / Presbycusis