CSD 720 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

College of Health Sciences

Credits: 1

This course addresses professional issues in speech-language pathology as they relate to various employment settings including public school, healthcare, and private practice. Topics will include professional ethics, cultural competence, professional practice documents, service delivery models, billing and coding, job exploration, resumes, interviews, credentialing, legal considerations, and professional advocacy. Content will be in accordance with the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Scope of Practice, Code of Ethics and guidelines for credentialing.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate standing in CSD or consent of the instructor.
Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.