| CODE | CMT4311 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Speech and Language Clinic C | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Communication Therapy | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This practical unit provides students with their final clinical placement prior to completion of the study-unit. It builds on the clinical experience of Year 3 (CMT3312). The practical study-unit gives students the opportunity to: • Relate theoretical knowledge to clinical cases using appropriate terms; • Observe, record and analyse clients’ communication skills; • Select, administer and interpret results of assessments; • Reach a differential diagnosis; • Plan and carry out appropriate and enjoyable intervention sessions; • Manage clients’ behaviour while being rigorous and flexible; • Interact with children, adult clients and carers according to individual needs; • Write reports, including those to other professionals; • Work in a team with student colleagues, speech-language pathologists and other professionals; • Carry out routine clinical administration; • Evaluate own and student colleagues’ performance during sessions; • Demonstrate appropriate attendance, punctuality and dress; • Take responsibility for professional actions and outcomes. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit aims to show students how to assess, differentiate and manage more complex communication disorders and to effectively relate theory to practice. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Relate existing theoretical knowledge to clients’ needs and actively seek out information which has not been provided; - Reach a differential diagnosis based on accurate analysis of assessment findings in relation to theory. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Observe, record and evaluate clients’ performance during sessions; - Select, administer and interpret results of assessments; - Plan therapy sessions, using appropriate and enjoyable tasks and materials; - Administer session plans and therapy activities; - Remain in control during sessions and demonstrate flexibility where needed; - Carry out different types of sessions as required at the various stages of intervention e.g. initial interview, review session; - Adapt behaviour to suit various intervention settings e.g. home visits, school visits and hospital ward sessions; - Write up client case notes; - Carry out routine administration required for running of the clinic e.g. sending appointments, locating records; - Write reports to other professionals; - Manage a caseload and prioritise clients; - Manage own time effectively; - Interact with children and adults, varying communication style to suit individual clients; - Interact with parents/carers to gather information and provide support; - Work in a team with other students, speech - language pathologists and other professionals including consultants and teachers; - Discuss cases with other students and speech - language pathologists using appropriate professional terms; - Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences; - Evaluate and report on own performance during a session; - Evaluate and provide feedback on other students’ and speech-language pathologists’ performance; - Acknowledge own limitations, e.g. identifying instances that require deeper professional knowledge; - Apply independent problem solving skills to the investigation, management and evaluation of cases; - Demonstrate appropriate attendance, punctuality, dress, etc.; - Adopt the role of a professional in terms of confidentiality, responsibility, etc.; - Demonstrate awareness of wider issues affecting the profession e.g. policies. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: There are no set texts for this study-unit. Recommended readings vary according to clinical placement setting and type of caseload. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE CMT3312 | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Practical | ||||||||
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