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Following the lead of Joe Duffy (2016), I started asking graduate students in my motor speech disorders classes to imagine (a) what their clinical practice will look like in 10 years and (b) how technology will affect clinical practice. Invariably, these discussions include some version of artificial intelligence (AI) such...
Challenges In late February, when we first considered the potential impact of COVID-19 on clinical education, each wave of information contained profound implications for what might be coming. Each possibility seemed unbelievable- never before had clinical education as we knew it been essentially shut down. Two short weeks later, as...
Well-known is the shortage of PhD academic-researchers in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech and hearing science. The severity of this issue was officially recognized by ASHA and the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD) in a 2002 report: Crisis in the Discipline: A Plan for Reshaping...
Background Doctor of audiology (AuD) programs work with students for 3–4 years, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful professionals capable of delivering audiological services across the full scope of practice. Most academic programs developed ways to establish a student’s competence level before embarking on the...
It’s a great time to serve as a clinical educator in audiology or speech-language pathology. As a professional organization, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recognized the need to educate clinical supervisors about the principles and practices of evidence-based clinical instruction across practicum settings (e.g., on-campus clinic, off-campus clinic, AuD externship,...
This presentation on Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Interprofessional Practice (IPP) by Jennifer Watson and Diane Hawley focuses on understanding and implementing effective IPE/IPP experiences. Here’s a summary of the key points: 1. The presentation highlights various aspects of IPE/IPP, including: 2. Three case studies are presented to illustrate the complexity...
This presentation by Carmen Vega-Barachowitz on “Top of the License” practice in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and Audiology focuses on how professionals can maximize their value and effectiveness. Here’s a summary of the key points: 1. Definition of “Top of the License”: 2. Importance of Top of License practice: 3. Key...
This presentation, titled “Cultural Competence: From Inclusive Classroom Learning to Inclusive Practice” by Valarie B. Fleming, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, focuses on incorporating diversity and inclusion into Communication Disorders curriculum. Here’s a summary of the key points: 1. Learning Outcomes: 2. ASHA’s Diversity and Inclusion Statement is highlighted, emphasizing respect, addressing under-representation,...
The following is a summary of the presentation: 1. Introduction: 2. Definition of EBP: 3. EBP Process: 4. Barriers to EBP Implementation: 5. Challenges in Teaching EBP: 6. Surprising Challenges: 7. Strategies for Teaching EBP: 8. Resources for EBP: 9. Considerations: 10. Conclusion: The presentation emphasizes the importance of teaching...