Maricopa Community Colleges  SLP223   19976-20014 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  12/12/00  
SLP223      19976-20014 LAB 5 Credit(s) 25 Period(s)
Practicum: Clinical/Hospital Setting
Provides the opportunity to obtain practical experience in a clinical / health care delivery system. A minimum of 200 practicum hours over an eight-week period required to complete the practicum. Prerequisites: Completion of 28 credits of required courses in the Associate of Applied Science Speech-Language Pathology program and concurrent enrollment in SLP220.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SLP223   19976-20014 Practicum: Clinical/Hospital Setting
1. Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of patients and family members and use language that is appropriate for age level and level of understanding. (I)
2. Use appropriate language(written and oral) in working with co- workers and supervisors. (I)
3. Practice effective time management skills including the completion of assigned tasks within designated time frames. (I)
4. Demonstrate professional/ethical conduct when working with patients, family members and others in the workplace. (I)
5. Respect and maintain patient/client confidentiality. (I)
6. Provide assistance to the speech pathologist and other members of the treatment team as outlined and instructed by a supervisor. (II)
7. Document treatment plans and protocols accurately and concisely for the supervisor. (II)
8. Document and report patient/client performance to the supervisor. (II)
9. Prepare and maintain patient/client charts and other records. (II)
10. Provide appropriate reports and documentation of assigned activities. (II)
11. Assist in the development of appropriate treatment plans for assigned patients based on their disorders and particular needs. (II)
12. Organize and maintain a facilitating environment for treatment. (II)
13. Select, prepare and present materials for designated treatment plan/s that are motivating and age and culturally appropriate. (II)
14. Assist in the implementation of designated treatment objectives and goals in a specified sequence. (II)
15. Demonstrate the effective use of behavior management techniques in a variety of treatment situations and settings. (II)
16. Provide feedback to treatment team as to the accuracy of patient/client responses. (II)
17. Provide reports to treatment team regarding the patient's/client's over-all level of progress. (II)
18. Seek and use feedback from supervisor to modify and enhance own job performance. (II)
19. Recognize professional limitations and perform within the boundaries of training and assignments. (I-II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
SLP223   19976-20014 Practicum: Clinical/Hospital Setting
    I. Personal/Interpersonal Skills
        A. Communication
          1. Patient/Client
          2. Co-Workers
          3. Supervisors
        B. Time Management
        C. Professional/Ethical Behaviors
      II. Technical Skills
          A. Assisting the Speech-Language Pathologist
          B. Documentation
          C. Behavior Management and Treatment
            1. Treatment Environment
            2. Treatment Plans
            3. Material Preparation and Presentation
            4. Behavior Management Techniques
            5. Working with Treatment Team
          D. Positive Use of Feedback
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