Clinical Observation Practicum

Catalog description

This course focuses on issues in ethics, licensure, certification, and professional practice in communication disorders. Through direct observation of a certified speech-language pathologist students will be introduced to the clinical professional practice role. The course has both theoretical and clinical/lab components. To fulfill the lab component a minimum of 25 hours of direct observation as required for the Texas State Licensure and/or ASHA certification must be completed. The course is 1 hour of theory and 2 hours of lab/clock time per week.