| Course description: | Supervised clinical experience including evaluating patients, administering speech/language therapy, holding client conferences, and maintaining records. Practicum experiences may be obtained at the ENMU SHROC, at sites that are directly supervised by ENMU CDIS faculty, or at off-campus sites such as outpatient hospitals/clinics, rehabilitation centers, acute care settings, and specialized clinics/centers. CDIS 505 enrollment for 1 credit requires that students be available for two half days per week (or one full day), work with advanced clients in a single setting, and participate in assigned evaluations/assessments. CDIS 505 enrollment for 2 credits requires that students be available for two full days per week, deliver treatment to multiple clients/advanced clients at a single setting, and lead intermediate to advanced evaluation/assessment teams. CDIS 505 enrollment for 3 credits requires that students be available for three days per week (or the equivalent), deliver treatment to multiple clients/more advanced clients in single and/or multiple settings, and lead intermediate to advanced evaluation/assessment teams or complete intermediate level assessments independently. CDIS 505 placements must be 14 weeks in length unless otherwise approved by the Clinical Director. All students in practicum must follow the terms as specified in the Clinical Schedule Agreement form. Students must earn a grade of “B” or higher in order to count clock hours obtained for ASHA requirements. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: successful completion of CDIS 503, appropriate skill level on the CPSA and KASA, and verification of additional requirements as listed on the Practicum Procedures Checklist and Responsibilities Statement. Students should have completed approximately 200 clock hours before enrolling in CDIS 505. Weekly classroom seminar is required. (F, S, Su) |
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