Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Simulations White Paper
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Keywords
Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, simulations, virtual clients,
Project
Authors
Flynn, Schultz
Brink
Date Submitted
2015-06-26
Material Type
Program
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Mitchell Technical Institute
Industry Partner
Speechpathology.com - this company is a provider of education and training materials and services for Speech-Language Professionals. They created and own the original simulation software that provided simulations for Speech-Language Pathologists. They adapted the software and created simulations appropriate for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants through this project.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Patient simulations used to enhance the training of students in medical and other professions are now used in training students in communication sciences and disorders. Virtual simulated clients are one of the various types of simulations. This paper describes how SimuCase client simulations, by SpeechPathology.com, are utilized in the training of speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) at Mitchell Technical Institute (MTI).
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Social Assistance -- Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)
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