CDIS 493 - Notes from Lecture 1

Introduction

• Course Title: Topics in Speech Pathology: Intro to Telepractice and Clinical Issues, CDIS 493

• Instructor: Jennifer Hiney

• Course Format: Online Lecture

Course Logistics

• Lectures posted weekly, every Sunday by midnight Eastern Time.

• In case of delays, lectures will be available by early Monday morning.

• Lecture slides are not provided to encourage student engagement and attendance.

• Lecture content is essential for quizzes and assignments.

Course Objectives

• Overview of syllabus and course expectations.

• Topics to be covered include:

  • Scope of practice of speech pathologists and audiologists.

  • Different populations served by speech pathologists and audiologists.

  • Supervisory roles in the field (supervisors and supervisees).

  • Key distinctions between various professional designations:

  • Speech Pathologists

  • Speech Pathologists with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

  • Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

  • American Sign Language (ASL)

  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs)

  • Audiology Assistants

  • Navigating graduate programs: Criteria to consider when choosing programs.

  • Exploration of the Code of Ethics relevant to the field.

  • Addressing professional burnout and stress, identifying when to step away from certain positions.

Course Assignments and Grading

• Total Points Available: 600

• Assessment Breakdown:

  • 5 Quizzes

  • 5 Assignments

  • Discussion Board (worth 20 points each)

  • Two assignments will count double towards the midterm evaluation

• Detailed syllabus will include dates for each module and outlines for topics.

• Assignments and due dates will be clearly communicated within the syllabus.