Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Placement: Communication and Language, Speech Disorders in Children
Course Code
REK_296
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
15.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilze Blūmentāle
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire and improve practical skills in working with children who have communication and language/speech disorders of various etiologies (hearing, maxillofacial deformities, developmental, functional, etc.).
Preliminary Knowledge
Communication and language development, assessment of early development. Speech sound disorders of various origins, course paper. Language disorders in children. Sign language.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• Will list communication and language/speech disorders of various aetiologies in children; • Will classify types of communication and language/speech disorders in children; • Will describe the types of learning disorders; • Will list possible types of therapy in cases of communication and speech/language disorders.
Skills
1.• Will demonstrate communication and language/speech, voice assessment for children; • Will perform an analysis of the disturbance; • Will plan the necessary communication, language/speech, voice therapy; • Will implement the planned therapy; • Will consult on communication, language/speech, voice prevention, development and rehabilitation opportunities.
Competences
1.• Will systematise the obtained anamnesis and assessment data on communication and language/speech disorders of various aetiologies in children; • Will interpret the obtained anamnesis and assessment data, plan and carry out the necessary therapy within the limits of one’s competence.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Work with literature on various topics.
Preparation for communication, language/speech therapy classes. Preparation and defense of one Clinical Case presentation at the end of the Clinical Practice.
Creation of reference materials, according to the set goals of therapy. Creating a portfolio.
Preparation of materials within the framework of oral and written language prevention.
Development of telerehabilitation skills, preparation for service provision.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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Placement report - in the 5th semester. Placement defense - 6 per semester. Cumulative grade - the sum of the grades of both semesters. Cumulative assessment consists of: Clinical placement report and Clinical Placement defense (5th and 6th semesters) - 60%; Placement report folder (Portfolio) grade (5th and 6th semesters) - 20%; Clinical case analysis and presentation (5th and 6th semesters) - 20%. 5th semester: Placement report folder (Portfolio) must be submitted. 6th semester: Placement report folder (Portfolio) and Clinical case analysis must be submitted. A clinical case must be presented and defended. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Regulation of the clinical placement - communication and language/speech disorders in children, placement assignments, requirements for placement institutions.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Documentation of clinical practice, organization of practice, distribution of practice places.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Report (Placement)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Regulation of the clinical placement - communication and language/speech disorders in children, placement assignments, requirements for placement institutions.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Clinical placement assignments, seminar topics.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
10.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Alex F. Jacobson, Barbara H. Johnson. 2016. Medical Speech-Language Pathology : A Practitioner's Guide
2.
James, Sarah. 2018. Applying Psychological Ideas in Speech and Language Therapy. Havant: J & R Press Limited
3.
Jennifer Read. 2014. A Guide to Clinical Placements in Speech and Language Therapy. J & R Press Limited. (jaunāks izdevums nav izdots)
4.
Jennifer A. Ostergren. 2023. Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A Resource Manual. 3rd Edition, Plural Publishing, Inc.
Additional Reading
1.
Rokasgrāmata runas, valodas un dzirdes attīstībā un traucējumu izzināšanā 1. daļa. I. Blūmentāle, I. Kalēja, I.Klatenberga, S. Kušķe, A. Vabale
2.
David L. Irwin. 2019. Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. 3rd Edition
Other Information Sources
1.
European Speech and Language Therapy Association