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The current educational model for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) was established when the master’s became the entry-level degree in 1963. Since then, the educational model for SLPs has evolved incrementally with standards being added periodically, such as the recently added knowledge and skills pertaining to interprofessional collaborative practice and clinical education/supervision....
According to the World Health Organization (WHO,2010), interprofessional education (IPE) occurs “when two or more professions learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes” (p. 13). ASHA-accredited programs are actively engaged in addressing the first part of this definition by incorporating IPE experiences...
Audiology programs across the nation faced the same questions in mid-March 2020: What will we do now? How will we deliver excellent clinical education and serve our patients while conducting clinics and classes virtually? What learning opportunities will the students miss? How can students learn clinical skills best during this...
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...
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...
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,...
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