Adult Communication Disorders (In Development)

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Keywords

Speech Language Pathology Assistant, SLPA

Project

Authors

Schultz, Jennifer
Flynn, Deb
Brink, Bobbi

Date Submitted

2013

Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Secondary Material Type

Syllabus

Institution

Mitchell Technical Institute

Industry Partner

Oglala Lakota School District, Mid-Central Ed Coop., Sisseton School District, Black Hills Special Services, Shannon County School District, NW Area Schools, Standing Rock School District, other school districts - input into curriculum, on advisory board, hire some graduates or send some employees to this program & paid costs, and provided feild sites for regional labs

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course provides an introduction to adult neurogenic communication disorders and speech and language therapy techniques used to treat these disorders. It examines the communication disorders of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, right hemisphere disorders, dementia, and traumatic brain injury.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance -- Social Assistance -- Individual and Family Services (6241)

Occupation (SOC)

Community and Social Services Occupations -- Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization