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    SLPA at American River College

    SLPA 110 - Professional Issues and Practices in Speech-Language Pathology

    Recent Professors
    Kristina L. Zajic
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.6Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    SLPA 300 with a grade of "C" or better
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of SLPA 110
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course introduces principles and practices for management of individuals with communicative disorders, with consideration for cultural and linguistic variations. It includes legal and ethical considerations for the practicing Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) as well as the practicing Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Requirements for employment in various work settings, including interdisciplinary and supervisory relationships, observational skills, mandated reporting, Code of Ethics, scope of practice, and laws/regulations are covered. Students are required to observe a minimum of six (6) hours of recorded clinical sessions from the Master Clinician Network.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:30pm–9:20pm, Thu 6:30pm–9:35pm