Medical Aspects of Speech-Language Pathology

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Students learn a base knowledge of the relationships between SLPs, medical disciplines, and allied health disciplines (i.e., respiratory therapy, occupational therapy). The course includes medical terminology in English and Spanish, medical chart review, governing bodies of healthcare organizations, medical ethical dilemmas, report writing for the medical model of treatment, interprofessional roles and responsibilities, and tenets of teamwork. Corequisite(s): SLPP 5201 and SLPP 5202 and SLPP 5203 and SLPP 5205 and SLPP 5206 Lecture Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 2 times. Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: SLPA - Speech-Language Pathology Program Restrictions: MHS_SLPA MHS-Speech Language Pathology Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.