Professional Issues and Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology

Course Description

Issues related to the profession, service delivery, ethics, legal considerations, funding issues, program administration and credentialing. Content is in accordance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Scope of Practice. Prerequisite: Students enrolled in the M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology program or permission of instructor.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Identify predictable ethical risks and prevention strategies for ethical violations in each job setting.

  • Contrast professional and business practices in different speech-language work settings.

  • Evaluate service delivery systems (e.g., schools, healthcare, etc.).

  • Formulate ways of protecting one's professional reputation through understanding of professional competency, liability, and employment-related litigation matters.

  • Develop resumes, cover letters, and interview skills in preparation for employment process.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

Professional Ethics Presentation1

50 points

Professional Ethics Presentation2

50 points

Midterm

100 points

Final Exam

100 points

Module Learning Assignments

100 points

Total Points

400

  1. Grading Scale:  A = 400-361, B = 360-320, C = 319-278, Below 278 = F.

Attendance/Participation:

No points are assigned for attendance and/or participation

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

There is no textbook required for this course.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.