Clinical Placement: Communication and Language/ Speech Disorders in Adults

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:10.00

Study Course Accepted:17.08.2023 08:46:46

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_207			LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		10.00			ECTS:		15.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Anatomy			Target Audience:		Rehabilitation
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Ilze Blūmentāle
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		2	Lecture Length (academic hours)			2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		4
Classes (count)		0	Class Length (academic hours)			0	Total Contact Hours of Classes		0
Total Contact Hours									4
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		2	Lecture Length (academic hours)			2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		4
Classes (count)		0	Class Length (academic hours)			0	Total Contact Hours of Classes		0
Total Contact Hours									4
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Voice therapy; Acquired neurological communication disorders, course paper; Disorders of Speech Rhythm and Tempo; Introduction into Alternative and Augmentative Communication.
Objective:
To acquire and improve theoretical and practical skills in working with adults with various communication and language/speech disorders of various etiologies (stroke, oncological diseases, trauma, neurodegenerative diseases, hearing impairments etc.).
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic				Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Clinical placements/practicum process: "Communication and language/speech disorders in adults". Clinical placements/practicum: 1. objectives; 2. tasks; 3. necessary skills; 4. clinical practice evaluation requirements and criteria; 5. the basic principles of creating a clinical practice folder (portfolio).				Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Clinical placements/practicum process: "Communication and language/speech disorders in adults". Clinical placements/practicum: 1. objectives; 2. tasks; 3. necessary skills; 4. clinical practice evaluation requirements and criteria; 5. the basic principles of creating a clinical practice folder (portfolio).				Lectures		2.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
1. Assessment of language/speech, voice, swallowing disorders, documentation/portfolio creation 2. Planning Speech Therapy session and implement the plan. 3. Preclinical studies: Clinical case analysis (working sessions with a specialists in the field). 4. Preclinical studies: Preparation stage for simulation scenarios. Pre briefing in clinical simulation. 5. Preparation of a clinical case presentation. Creating recommendations for clients and their relatives on the prevention of communication, speech/language, voice, swallowing disorders.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Preclinical studies: Clinical case analysis. Simulation scenarios. 2. Analysis and presentation of two clinical cases (in the 7th and 8th semesters); 3. Clinical Practice portfolio. 4. Assessment by the placement supervisor on the student’s work during the placement.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Defence (Placement)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		• will list communication, language/speech, voice, swallowing disorders of various aetiologies in adults; • will classify communication, language/speech, voice, swallowing disorders in adults; • will describe ways of learning about disorders; • will list the possible types of therapy in cases of communication, language/speech, voice, swallowing, hearing disorders in adults.
Skills:		• will demonstrate knowledge of communication, language/speech, voice, swallowing disorders in adults (within the scope of their competence); • will assess the state of communication and speech/language, swallowing, voice in adults; • will analyse the disorder; • will plan the necessary therapy; • will demonstrate the implementation of the planned therapy.
Competencies:		• will systematise the obtained a medical history and assessment data on communication and language/speech, voice, swallowing, hearing disorders in adults; • will interpret the obtained medical history data, will create individualized therapy plans and helps adults improve their communication, language, voice, swallowing and hearing skills.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Brooke Hallowell. 2014. Aphasia and Other Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders : A Guide for Clinical Excellence
2	Christina T. Rogers. 2016. Aphasia : Clinical Manifestations, Treatment Options and Impact on Quality of Life
3	Hegde, M., Kuyumjian, Katrina. 2020. Clinical Methods and Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology. Plural Publishing, Inc
4	Holland, Audrey L., Elman, Roberta J. 2020. Neurogenic Communication Disorders and the Life Participation Approach: The Social Imperative in Supporting Individuals and Families. San Diego: Plural Publishing, Incorporated.
5	Murry Thomas, Chan Karen, Carrau Ricardo. 2020. Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders. San Diego: Plural Publishing, Incorporated.
6	Philip M. Davis. 2016. Dysphagia: Complications, Management and Clinical Aspects
7	Platz, Thomas. 2021. Clinical Pathways in Stroke Rehabilitation: Evidence-based Clinical Practice Recommendations. Cham: Springer Nature.
8	Robb, Michael P. 2017. INTRO - A Guide to Communication Sciences and Disorders. San Diego: Plural Publishing, Incorporated
Additional Reading
1	Johnson, Alex F., Jacobson, Barbara H. 2015. Medical Speech-Language Pathology: A Practitioner's Guide. NEW YORK: Thieme Medical Publishers, Incorporated.
2	Nancy Helm-Estabrooks, Martin L. Albert, Marjorie Nicholas. 2014. Manual of aphasia and aphasia therapy, Austin, Texas : PRO-ED
Other Information Sources
1	https://eslaeurope.eu/
2	https://www.aphasia.org/
3	https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/