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INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY-I & II (SLP): Course outlines of Introduction to speech language pathology-I, Course code (SLPL-101 )

Course Description: The Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology course is designed to provide students with an overview of communication disorders, an initial understanding of the clinical application of the fields of speech-language pathology, an unde

Course Objectives

Learning Objectives: 

The focus of this course is to develop an insight of the field of speech language pathology. At the end of this course student will be enable:

  • Define the profession of speech-language pathology and the basic scope of practice for the profession
  • Analyze the roles of   speech-language pathologist  on a multidisciplinary team
  • Overview the speech, language, and communication disorders
  • Illustrate Language & its components and interpret its clinical importance

Course contents

Course Content:

  • Introduction to Speech Language Pathology
  • Scope of Practice
  • Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists 
  • SLT and clients  with communication and Swallowing disorders
  • Overview of language 
  • History and development of speech and Language Therapy
  • The profession of Speech and language Therapy
  • Role of      SLT in Multidisciplinary Team
  • SLT across context and countries
  • SLT professional Bodies & Association
  • Speech Processing Chain
  • Human communication
  • Distinction similarities b/w Communication ,Speech & Language 
  • Roles of SLP in diverse settings

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