COSD 605: Counseling and Person-Centered Care in Speech-Language Pathology
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission
Credit Hours: (3) Three hours lecture
In-depth study of counseling and person- and family-centered care in speech-language pathology.
Content
The major topics addressed in this course are as follows:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Code of Ethics
ASHA Accreditation Standards and Standards for Clinical Certification
Purpose, process, and fundamentals of effective counseling strategies
Tenets of Person- and Family-Centered Care, including:
Respect for Individual Values and Preferences
Informed Decision-Making
Integrated Services
Communication and Education
Access to Care
Involvement of Family and Friends
Emotional Support, Empathy, and Respect
Physical Comfort
Continuity of Care
Accountability
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Instructional activities may include lecture, small group discussion, reading, case studies, and in-class activities, such as role play/case simulations, and video demonstrations.
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
Describe the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Code of Ethics.
Describe ASHA Accreditation Standards and Standards for Clinical Certification that address person- and family-centered care.
Describe the purpose and process of effective counseling services
Describe the principles of person- and family-centered care and their application in communication sciences and disorders.
Explain ways in which SLPs can demonstrate respect for individual values and preferences
Describe the impact of multiple languages/dialectal differences and approaches to addressing bilingual/multilingual individuals requiring services.
Assessment Measures
Assessment measures may include guided written assignments, in-class quizzes and exams.
Other Course Information*
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Published: June, 2023
March 31, 2026