MDSC 2003 Clinical Management (2)
This is a structured Observation Course which includes observational hours in clinical settings in Trinidad & Tobago. It addresses clinical practicum issues, such as:
- different treatment methods across disorders;
- strategies to manage undesirable client behaviours across different contexts and age ranges;
- documentation (e.g., report writing, IEP’s, progress reports, lesson plans), and strategies to maintain target behaviours;
- differences (e.g., linguistic and cultural) and/or unusual disorders (e.g., delays due to severe sensory deprivations) will be discussed/incorporated as needed;
- ASHA guidelines and Code of Ethics to be upheld by both the supervisor and students, in Speech and Language Pathology (SLP); and
- the professional issues in SLP and Audiology.
Method of Instruction: 3 contact hours per week
Assessment: 100% in-course assessment