Clinical Practicum VI

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Pre-requisites: AUDI 7405 This is the last course in a sequence of six clinical practicum courses directed to senior audiology interns. Interns will be placed in externships where they are expected to perform as entry -level audiologists with minimal preceptor supervision. During th is final phase of clinical practicum, the interns will deliver assessment, diagnostic and intervention services in the areas of hearing and balance. The intern will refine, integrate and enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to perform autonomo us comprehensive hearing and balance patient care. A minimum of 700 clinical practice hours are required. AUDI 7500 - Clinical Seminar. One (1) credit. Students will participate in weekly presentations and class discussions of clinical case studies encountered in their clinical practicum courses. Students will conduct literature reviews on an assigned current professional topic. Topics will be selected by the program faculty based on professional trends. Guest lectures will be invited to address these topics in class sessions. Students will take this course on three academic sessions throughout the curriculum.