SPTHAUD 5490

Summer 2014

Course Detail:

SPTHAUD 5490

Issues and Methods in Communication Disorders

Semester:

LSUHSC Department of Communication Disorders

2 credits
Summer 2014

Class Location:
Class Time:

9th Floor of SAHP/Nursing Building (Large Classroom)

Wednesday 12:30-2:30

Course Instructor:
Theresa Nicholls, M.C.D., CCC-SLP
tnicho@lsuhsc.edu
Office Number: 504-568-4335, Fax Number 504-568-4352
Office Location: 9F3 SAHP/Nursing Building
Office Hours by Appointment
Course Description:
This course is a series of lectures and student experiences covering a
variety of professional and clinical issues relevant to speech-language
pathologists.
Course Goals/Objectives:
The student will:
1.
demonstrate understanding of ASHA and the process of becoming a professional in
the field of communication disorders(Standard III-H)
2.
evidence understanding of the licensure requirements for the state of Louisiana
(Standard III-H)
3.
demonstrate understanding of the principles of ethics in the delivery of speechlanguage therapy (Standard III-E)
4.
demonstrate knowledge of the scope of practice in speech-language pathology
(Standard III-G)
5.
demonstrate understanding of clinical competences related to the delivery of
speech-language services(Standard III-G)
6.
demonstrate specific skills in selection of therapy targets and formulation of
behavioral objectives for therapy (Standard IV-B)
7.
demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of behavior management
(Standard III-D)
8.
demonstrate understanding of the basic principle of reinforcement and stimulus
control (Standard III-D)
9.
demonstrate technical writing skills as evidenced in therapy treatment plans and
progress summaries (Standard IV-B)
Course Requirements:
1. Observations: Each student will complete 5 hours of observation of SLP clinical activity
(diagnostic and/or therapy) within the LSUHSC Speech and Language Clinic. These
observations and their reports will contribute to 25% of your final grade. An observation
report is due after each observation.
2. Assignments: (15% of your grade)
Assignment
Explore and familiarize yourself with the student clinic handbook on
the LSUHSC COMD webpage located within the LSUHSC website at

Due Date
June 4th

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www.lsuhsc.edu. E-mail me the link to a page in the handbook.

Go to the ASHA website, www.asha.org, and pull up the checklist for
application for CFY. E-mail me the link to this page
Go to LBESPA website, www.lbespa.com, and pull up the application
for licensure.
E-mail me the link to this page
The instructor will review the entries that the student has organized
within his/her professional portfolios that reflect the knowledge and
skills acquired through this class.

June 4th
June 4th

3. All students will be required to have copies of any undergraduate clinical practicum hours
(observation hours and direct patient contact hours) sent to LSUHSC.
This Information can be mailed to:
LSU Health Sciences Center
Department of Communication Disorders
Attn: Theresa Nicholls
1900 Gravier Street, New Orleans, La. 70112
It may also be hand delivered by the student or faxed to my attention from the
undergraduate program.
4. Students should check Moodle daily as assignments, readings and class time changes will
be posted there.
5. Mid-term and Final examination: Exam will consist of objective items, multiple choice and
short essay questions covering information presented in readings, lectures, and class
discussions. (60% of your final grade)
6. Class Attendance:
As is stated in the LSU-HSC Catalog/Bulletin, Students are expected to attend all
scheduled appointments in each course. Determination of the number of absences which
may be interpreted as excessive rests with the Department, and is subject to approval by
the Dean. Promptness and attendance are mandatory for all scheduled classes.
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class period. An absence occurs when a
student misses an entire class period or is more than 15 minutes late for a scheduled
class. Please note: If you are observed texting, or engaging in non-class related activities,
throughout the class period, you will be issued a non-excused absence for that day of
class. You will be notified after the class is over by the class instructor.
After the first absences, whether excused or unexcused, each unexcused absence will
result in the loss of three (3) percentage points from the students final grade. An excused
absence includes, but is not limited to, illness, accident, medical emergency, or death in
the immediate family. Immediate family members include spouse, children, parents,
grandparents, siblings, and in-laws. Approval of excused absences is at the discretion of
the instructor.
Grading Policy
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
0% - 59%

A
B
C
D
F

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Policies and procedures related to student conduct:

http://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/administration/professionalconduct.pdf
Guidelines for students with disabilities:
http://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/Administration/ADAPolicy.pdf
Academic standards:
http://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/Admin/academicstandards.aspx
Academic calendar:
http://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/Admin/academiccalendar.aspx
Catalog/Bulletin:
http://catalog.lsuhsc.edu/
Class Schedule
(Subject to Change)
Week 1 (May 21)
Week 2 (May 28)

Week 3 (June 4)

Week 4 (June 11)

Week 5 (June 18)

Week 6 (June 25)

Week 7 (July 2)
Week 8 (July 9)

Week 9 (July 16)

Week 10 (July 23)

New Speech-Language Pathology Student Luncheon and

Orientation
5490 Overview of Course and Syllabus Review
Who is ASHA? LBESPA? LSHA?
What are Standards for Certification in Speech?
Observations in SLP
What is a Scope of Practice? Practice Pattern? Position
Statement? Technical Report? Code of Ethics in SpeechLanguage Pathology?
Scope of Practice: Articulation
Preferred Practice Pattern: Artic.
Position Statement/Technical report: Speech Topics
Ethical Case: Speech Treatment Topic
Scope of Practice: Speech, Language and Hearing Screening
Preferred Practice Pattern: Screenings
Position Statement/Technical report: Screening Topics
Ethical Case: Screening Topic
Mid-Term Exam
Professional Portfolios for graduate students in SpeechLanguage Pathology
Scope of Practice: Child Language
Preferred Practice Pattern: Language
Position Statement/Technical report: Language Topic
Ethical Case: Language Treatment Topic
What is Evidence Based Practice?
Why is confidentially so important?
What is HIPPA?
Topics in Aural Rehabilitation for SLPs

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