SLP 365 - Clinical Practicum I

Degree candidates enrolled in this course complete approximately 50 clinical clock hours of direct patient/client contact under the supervision (clinical education) of a Speech-Language Pathologist who holds a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Degree candidates will also be required to participate in clinical seminars (live or video) and will be required to complete course assignments necessary for clinical training. Degree candidates will be placed at the clinical practicum site by the SLP Program Clinical Practicum Coordinator. This course requires approximately 20 hours per week of time at the clinical practicum site and approximately 5-10 hours of off-site work to prepare for clinical sessions and complete coursework

Credits: 3

Prerequisites Degree candidates in the clinical track must meet the following requirements prior to enrolling in the first semester of Clinical Practicum:

1. Earn a passing score on three sections (math, reading, writing) of the Praxis Core Exam. Candidates must pass this exam at least 90 days prior to the beginning of the first semester of clinical practicum.

2. Earn a score of score of 80% or better on and assessment of the degree candidate’s understanding of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics for Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (found at www.asha.org) as well as the South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulations Board Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act and Regulations (found at www.llr.sc.gov/aud).

3. Complete all prerequisite courses: SLP 257, SLP 258, SLP 264, SLP 259, SLP 380, SLP 387, SLP 384, and SLP 375 with a grade of C or better.

4. Earn a local GPA of 3.0 or better by semester prior to the first semester of clinical practicum.

5. Earn a major GPA of 3.0 or better by semester prior to the first semester of clinical practicum.

6. Earn no more than two grades of C or below in SLP courses.

7. Earn a grade of B or better in SLP 260.

8. Earn a score of 80% or better on the program comprehensive examination given during the SLP 260 course. If a student does not pass the examination on the first attempt, a second attempt will be administered within two weeks of the initial attempt. The student must pass on the second attempt in order to enroll in Clinical Practicum.

9. Meet performance expectations on Calipso Pre-Clinical Evaluations completed by instructors during prerequisite coursework.

10. Have completed and passed criminal background checks, TB tests, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, and required signed documentation in Castle Branch.

11. Earn a score of 80% or better on an assessment of the degree candidate’s understanding of HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.

12. Have satisfactorily completed all support form requirements, if applicable.

13. Instructor consent required to enroll in clinical practicum experience.