SLPA 601 - Clinical Practicum (1)

This specialty clinical practicum is in the fourth semester of the student’s graduate program. The student will be asked to apply theoretical concepts gained in academic coursework to assess, diagnose, and provide appropriate evidence based treatment for individuals with speech, language, cognitive, hearing, and swallowing disorders. Students will be assigned “specialty” clinical rotations in the Birmingham area as students will be on campus during this semester. Students will further their clinical knowledge and skill base while working with patients in a variety of complex settings. This practicum is designed to assist the clinician with continuing to develop competencies defined by ASHA in the Knowledge and Skills document (KASA) as their clinical breadth and depth is expanded with varied clinical populations. Grading is pass/fail. Offered: Summer.