Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

263 Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Vocational English as a Second Language Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog 5 THERAPYMATERIALS AND PROCEDURES 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Speech Language Pathology Assistant 1, 2, and eligibility for English 1A. This course is a survey of materials and procedures found in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) clinical programs in public schools, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Topics include record keeping, report writing, behavior modification techniques, computer assisted programs, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), American Speech- Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Code of Ethics, and state and national guidelines for speech therapy. (A, CSU) 6 ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Speech Language Pathology Assistant 1, 2, and eligibility for English 1A. This course explores in-depth specific disorders of communication with a focus on evidence-based practice. It covers assessment results, remediation techniques, and rationales for commonly used therapeutic approaches within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) practice as well as principles of learning, data collection, clinical documentation, and record keeping. (A, CSU) 7 FIELDWORK 3 units, 1 lecture hour, 6 lab hours PREREQUISITES: Speech Language Pathology Assistant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A. This course provides supervised fieldwork experience assisting with the clinical management of persons with communicative disorders. There are opportunities to interact with clients/patients while implementing a prescribed treatment plan, and assist with screening under the direction of a Speech- Language Pathologist. The experience also includes opportunities for recordkeeping and managing client data, setting up and preparing for sessions as needed, and performing various clerical duties, as needed. All fieldwork is done in specified off-campus locations such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, or other clinical sites. (A, CSU) STATISTICS (STAT) 7 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 4 units, 4 lecture hours PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 103. ADVISORIES: English 1A. This course covers the use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and sampling distributions, statistical inference, correlation and linear regression, analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests, and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications will use data from a broad range of disciplines. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID MATH 110) VOCATIONAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (VESL) 265 UNDERSTANDING & USING VOCATIONAL ENGLISH 4 units, 4 lecture hours, pass/no pass only PREREQUISITES: Use of language other than English as a primary language. Appropriate multiple-measure placement by a counselor, which includes score on approved ESL placement test such as the CELSA, successful completion of ESL 264, and/ or counselor/instructor recommendation. VESL 265 is an integrated skills English course for intermediate ESL students who want to learn English for vocational purposes. Students will develop skills in reading, writing, and grammar through vocational content. This course prepares students for ESL 266 level courses and may be taken concurrently with other ESL 265 level courses. 265LS UNDERSTANDING AND USING VOCATIONAL ORAL SKILLS IN ENGLISH 4 units, 4 lecture hours, pass/no pass only PREREQUISITES: Use of language other than English as a primary language. Appropriate multiple-measure placement by a counselor, which includes score on approved ESL placement test such as the CELSA, successful completion of ESL 264LS, and/or counselor/instructor recommendation. VESL 265 is an integrated skills English course for intermediate ESL students who want to learn English for vocational purposes. Students will develop skills in reading, writing, and grammar through vocational content. This course prepares students for ESL 266 level courses and may be taken concurrently with other ESL 265 level courses.