Professional Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders

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This course is an overview of contemporary professional issues within the field of communication sciences and disorders. Topics include choosing an appropriate graduate school, understanding the processes of credentialing Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists, exposure to employment settings in the field, and current legislation and topics affecting service delivery. This course provides coursework on ethics, universal precautions, and patient confidentiality to meet the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Certification requirements.