Seminar in Adult Documentation/Administration

Catalog description

The diagnosis and treatment of adult acquired neurogenic cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders requires professional skills grounded in evidence-based practice. During this course, we will explore and put into practice the organization and administrative skills required for medical documentation including but not limited to: 1) assessment administration and scoring, 2) lesson plan development and implementation, 3) data collection methods, 4) SOAP note documentation, and 5) self-reflective journaling to determine clinical strengths and areas in need of continued growth. Within the course medical abbreviations will be reviewed and incorporated into documentation to facilitate effective and effective technical writing skills unique to working in healthcare. Prerequisite: graduate standing in speech pathology or permission of instructor.