Instructor- Dr. Brindle - Conferences by appointment.

Course Description - This course allows a student to obtain supervised clinical experience in community-based agencies which evaluate and treat individuals with a variety communication disorders. May be repeated for credit 3 times.

Pre-requisites- Permission of Instructor, CD 495 or CD 590-Clinical Internship, other graduate courses consistent with needs of the site.

Co-requisites - Other graduate courses consistent with needs of the site.

Texts: Physicians' Desk Reference

Core Objectives:                                                     Core Assessments:
 

1. Demonstrate proficiency in assessment                     1. Supervisor
and interpretation of tests. Evaluation Form
a. Develop strategies for selecting
appropriate tests, considering age,
socioeconomic status, cultural back-
ground, cognitive level, and other
handicapping conditions.
b. Demonstrate techniques of inter-
viewing, case history taking, basic
counseling techniques, and information
providing skills.
C. Determine factors which affect
prognosis.
b. Utilize principles of writing
evaluation reports including
organization, information selection,
synthesis, length, specificity, and
clarity.
2. Write appropriate client contact                                  2. Supervisor
documentation and summary of                                          Evaluation Form
accrued clinical clock hours.                                               Clinic Hours Log
a. Develop record keeping
techniques for documenting
evaluation and treatment services
b. Accurately use clinical record
keeping forms for clock hour
documentation.
(on-going: 15 weeks)

3. Read and write a variety of diagnostic                            3. Supervisor
reports.  Evaluation Form
a. Read and interpret reports from
other professionals, especially
education/rehabilitation.
b. Identify key components of a
diagnostic report.
4. Explain the ASHA Code of Ethics                                 4. Supervisor
(Ongoing: 4 weeks)  Judgement

Course Evaluation:

Supervisor Evaluation forms will determine grade based on student's clinical skills and
observations. Students will give a battery of tests, take a case history, use clinic hours logs
to indicate amount of time and type of service given, maintain client files; read, write, and
interpret reports.

KERA Element: School Based Decision Making and Primary Program

Course Requirements:
1. Must enroll in the appropriate section of CD 591-Clinical Externship to receive
    assignments.
2. Clinic hours must be summarized and submitted in the term completed in order
    to receive credit
    toward ASHA requirements.
2. Meet with site Supervisor for evaluation conferences.
3. Attend all scheduled therapy sessions punctually and well-prepared.
  *Reschedule all clinician-canceled therapy sessions with the client, when possible.
  *Put in writing for site supervisor how or when make-up session will take place.
  *If you must be absent, it is your responsibility to contact site supervisor. If
    absence is prolonged, notify the University and site Supervisor about reason
    for absence and jointly determine how externship requirements can be
    completed.
  *Remain on-site for entire 8 weeks, unless authorized to leave by WKU and site
    supervisor.
4. Follow through on all administrative responsibilities accurately within
    deadlines.
  *Conduct self in a professional manner at all times (dress and actions).
    Maintain client confidentiality. Don't gossip.
  *Use the correct site required forms and formats for report writing, observations,
    and record keeping.
5. Maintain order and neatness in therapy areas.
  *Clean up after therapy and return materials to proper places.
  *Alert site and/or university supervisor about major problems or concerns.
    Solve other problems or conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
6. Meet with site Supervisor, as needed, to discuss client progress.
    Bring questions and come prepared to scheduled conferences.
    If absent, written excuse and early notification are necessary.
7. Create and implement lesson plans.
  *Write instructional objectives
  *Write task analysis
  *Develop teaching strategies based on client's strengths and weaknesses
  *Write session evaluations on Progress Notes
8. Interview parents, clients, or spouses using appropriate questioning and counseling
    techniques.
9. Maintain close communication with clients, parents, and/or spouses regarding
    treatment goals and progress.
10. Review assessment materials and procedures with site Supervisor before testing.
    Timelines and format for reports are determined by site supervisor.
11. Grading System- The Practicurn or Summative Evaluation forms will be used
     to determine the final grade (see point scales).
     A- Exceptional Performance; successfully completed all externship
     requirements with very high level of competence and independent performance.
     B- Above Average Performance; successfully completed all externship
     requirements with high level of competences.
     C. Average Performance; successfully completed most of externship
     requirements with competence.
     D- Below Average Performance; did not successfully complete many externship
requirements with minimal competence.
12. Clinicians are expected to 'adapt' to the work climate and culture. Specifically
    to dress appropriately, adopt agency schedules and protocols, become an active
    member of the faculty or staff, and to comport themselves as graduate students
    representing Western Kentucky University's Communication Disorders program.

Things to Remember:

**TB test, physical exam, and proof of malpractice insurance must be on file to be assigned an externship.

***Clinic hours must be summarized and submitted in the term completed in order to receive credit toward ASHA requirements.