SLP 287 Clinical Documentation and Materials Management for the SLPA

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Covers the development and use of therapeutic teaching materials based on knowledge of communication disorders, speech production, clinical intervention, and normal language and cognitive development. Includes various approaches to documenting the results of intervention. Focuses on the use of developmental and behavioral models to produce materials and assessment of various intervention programs.

Prerequisite: SLP 180 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Complete a portfolio to demonstrate knowledge and ability to create a lesson plan in speech and or language
Provide appropriate stimuli to elicit target behaviors
Follow a treatment protocol using appropriate stimulus materials
Describe/document clinically relevant behaviors of the client/student/patient
Develop intervention materials to support implementation of treatment goals and objectives.
Prepare age-appropriate and culturally sensitive treatment materials appropriate for the developmental age and communication disorder.
Prepare and maintain client charts, records, writing progress reports using appropriate terminology of the profession
Accurately describe the requirements for state licensing of SLPAs
Describe ASHA’s Certification program for SLPAs
Complete a HIPAA examination with passing success
Complete a Universal Precautions quiz with passing success
Locate the state speech and hearing association for your state

Content Outline

Documentation Purposes and Methods
Goals and Objectives
Literature
Curriculum
Articulation
Board of Examiners for licensing, Professional Organizations ( ASHA)
HIPAA, Universal Precautions
ASHA’s SLPA Certification Program, State Associations