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Students must have demonstrated knowledge of processes used in research and of the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice. This must include demonstrated knowledge of the principles of basic and applied research and research design, knowledge of how to access sources of research information, and have demonstrated the ability to relate research to clinical practice. This aligns with the ASHA 3.1.1B Professional practice competencies in evidence-based practice and 3.1.6B General knowledge and skills applicable to professional practice in ethical conduct. This also aligns with CTC program design standard #1 for the Calif. SLP credential programs.
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders and differences, including the appropriate etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates in the following areas: articulation; fluency; voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation; receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, prelinguistic communication and paralinguistic communication) in speaking, listening, reading, writing; hearing, including the impact on speech and language; swallowing (oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, and related functions, including oral function for feeding, orofacial myology); cognitive aspects of communication (attention, memory, sequencing, problem-solving, executive functioning); social aspects of communication (including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and lack of communication opportunities); augmentative and alternative communication modalities (aligns with CCTC Program standard 4 and ASHA Certification standards in speech-language pathology IV-C).
For each of the above mentioned areas in SLO #2, students must gain knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates (aligns with CTC Program standard 4 and ASHA Certification standards in speech-language pathology IV-D).
Students must have demonstrated knowledge of processes used in research and of the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice. This must include demonstrated knowledge of the principles of basic and applied research and research design, knowledge of how to access sources of research information, and have demonstrated the ability to relate research to clinical practice. This aligns with the ASHA 3.1.1B Professional practice competencies in evidence-based practice and 3.1.6B General knowledge and skills applicable to professional practice in ethical conduct. This also aligns with CTC program design standard #1 for the Calif. SLP credential programs.