Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (IE)

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Description

PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, 4E, International Edition explores the most relevant and critical issues related to professional practice in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders today. Written by a variety of highly regarded experts in the field, each chapter delves into a critical issue, such as research, education and health care policies, infection prevention, service delivery, multicultural populations, and more. Comprehensive in coverage, the topics provide an up to date view of the profession while preparing readers to earn their ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. In-depth discussions also address professional pathways and organizations, employment issues, and ethical-legal considerations to get readers thinking about career advancement and success in any setting.

Features

• Sensible Presentation: Each chapter begins with a Scope section to introduce the topic, and follows with in-depth discussion to help readers focus on key issues. Chapters end with a take-home message and learning features, such as critical thinking and discussion questions, references, suggested resources, and appendices to improve reader retention.
• Contemporary Issues: PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, 4E, International Edition continues to prepare readers with a real-world view of issues affecting professional practice in a wide variety of settings.
• Expansive Topics: PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, 4E, International Edition builds a thorough knowledge base with intriguing discussions on the evolution of the profession; standards underlying skilled practice; legal, financial, and social issues; services in educational, medical, and private practice settings; and obtaining employment.
• Wide Appeal: Ideal for undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate studies, the versatile content reflects expertise from both speech-language pathologists and audiologists in clinical, academic, research, and even professional association settings.
• ASHA-Approved Material: This text uses a helpful matrix to point out Council for Clinical Certification Standards and must-know material for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.

New to this Edition

• Fresh Perspectives: The 4th Edition boasts input from seven new, expert authors, as well as updates and revisions to data and references throughout, making PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, International Edition the most comprehensive book of its kind on the market.
• Current Mandates: PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, 4E, International Edition includes recent and potential changes to federal funding and health care delivery, and meets national educational mandates for raising standards in educational outcomes for students.
• Stand-Alone Flexibility: Chapters may be used independently or to supplement other readings, and in any order, to make course preparation convenient. In addition, critical thinking questions in every chapter make impromptu class discussions or planned assignments easier to coordinate.
• All-New Chapters: Delivering the latest information available, the book now includes coverage on the History of the Profession, Building Your Career, Documentation Guidelines, Supervision and Mentoring, and Telepractice and Technology, along with three new chapters on Service Delivery.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: OVERVIEW OF THE PROFESSIONS.
1. Professions for the 21st Century by Rosemary Lubinski and Melanie W. Hudson.
2. History of the Professions by Judith Felson Duchan.
3. Establishing Professional Competencies through Education, Certification, and
Licensure by Dolores Battle.
4. Professional Organizations by Sue Hale and Fred Bess.
5. Professional Ethics by Thomas Miller.
6. Professional Liability by Jennifer Horner.
7. International Alliances by Linda Worrall, Louise Hickson, and Anna O'Callaghan.
SECTION 2: EMPLOYMENT ISSUES.
8. Workforce Issues in CSD by Gail Brook.
9. Preparing for Employment by Rosemary Lubinski.
10. Building Your Career by Melanie W. Hudson and Marva Mount.
11. Professional Autonomy and Collaboration by Janet Brown and Jaynee Handlesman
12. Support Personnel in CSD by Diane Paul and Susan Sparks
SECTION 3: SETTING-SPECIFIC ISSUES.
13. Health Care Legislation, Regulation, and Finance by Steve White and Ingrida Lusis.
14. Service Delivery in Health Care Settings by Alex Johnson.
15. Service Delivery and Policy in Educational Settings by Charlette Green and Perry Flynn.
16. Service Delivery in Early Intervention by Cory Herd.
17. Service Delivery in Private Practice by Kenneth Wolf.
18. Strategically Promoting Access to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology by Brooke Hallowell and Bernard Henri.
SECTION 4: WORKING PRODUCTIVELY.
19. Policies and Procedures by Paul Rao.
20. Documentation Guidelines by Barbara Moore.
21. Leadership and Communication Skills by Ann Kummer.
22. Infection Prevention by Rosemary Lubinski.
23. Child Abuse and Elder Mistreatment by Rosemary Lubinski.
24. Service Delivery for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations by Hortencia Kayser.
25. Supervision and Mentoring by Melanie W. Hudson.
26. Telepractice and Technology by Carol Dudding.
27. Workplace Stress and Burnout by Rosemary Lubinski.
SECTION 5: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE.
28. The Future of Science by Ray Kent.
29. Applying Evidence to Clinical Practice by Karen Brown and Lee Ann Golper.