CDIS 6167 - Advanced Clinical Practicum: Policies and Procedures

1 hr

Graduate clinical practicum in evaluation, treatment and management of more complex and varied communication disorders and dysphagia under direct supervision of ASHA certified CDIS Faculty. Discussion of advanced clinical methodology and procedures for use in intervention and legal, ethical and professional issues related to professional practice. Students continue to show evidence of increased independent evaluations, report writing, decision making, planning and therapy intervention in preparation for their externship placement. This course can be repeated until the clinical practicum is complete.
Prerequisite: CDIS 6366 Enrollment in master program in CDIS. GPA of 3.0 or better and completion or enrollment in course work that qualifies the students for clinical experience.