Practicum I: Introduction to Speech Therapy in Practice
Code: 104145Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Speech therapy | PR | 2 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Mario Figueroa González
- Email :
- mario.figueroa@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Sonia Darbra Marges
- Albert Feliu Soler
- Silvia Edo Izquierdo
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
This is an annual subject, without any prerequisites.
Objectives
To know the basic concepts of the health sciences, of which speech therapy is a part.
To describe the general aspects of the practice of speech therapy.
To know the professional aspects of Speech-Language Pathology: the profession, conducting interviews, anamnesis (case history), and/or report writing.
To make contact with the practice of speech therapy.
To make reflective exercises about the experience in the healthcare environment, as well as on professional and interpersonal communication skills.
To analyse practical experience.
Learning outcomes
- CM32 (Assess the response to speech therapy intervention.) Assess the response to speech therapy intervention.
- CM33 (Prepare and correctly write reports for examination and diagnosis, follow-up, completion and referral.) Prepare and correctly write reports for examination and diagnosis, follow-up, completion and referral.
- CM36 (Effectively communicate the conclusions derived from the diagnostic tests and the speech therapy intervention according to the characteristics of the people.) Effectively communicate the conclusions derived from the diagnostic tests and the speech therapy intervention according to the characteristics of the people.
- CM37 (Promote the right to information, participation and encouragement of autonomy in the decision-making processes of people receiving speech therapy care and their families in accordance with how they experience their health and disease process.) Promote the right to information, participation and encouragement of autonomy in the decision-making processes of people receiving speech therapy care and their families in accordance with how they experience their health and disease process.
- KM73 (Identify the basic foundations of the profession: competencies, procedures, areas of action, evidence-based practices, ethics and code of ethics and legal considerations, among others.) Identify the basic foundations of the profession: competencies, procedures, areas of action, evidence-based practices, ethics and code of ethics and legal considerations, among others.
- SM62 (Plan patient-centred clinical management throughout the speech therapy care process, in the economics of health and the efficient use of healthcare resources, as well as the effective management of clinical documentation paying special attention to confidentiality.) Plan patient-centred clinical management throughout the speech therapy care process, in the economics of health and the efficient use of healthcare resources, as well as the effective management of clinical documentation paying special attention to confidentiality.
Contents
Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy
Professional profile and competences in Speech and Language Therapy
Fields of practice in Speech and Language Therapy
The Speech and Language Therapist profession
Professionalism
Communication skills
Family counseling
Ethical and legal principles in Speech and Language Therapy
Professional organizations for Speech and Language Therapists
Report writing and case history (anamnesis) in speech and language therapy practice
Observational placement, direct intervention with supervision, data collection, and analysis of speech and language therapy care
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutories | 17.5 | 0.7 | CM32, CM33, CM36, CM37, SM62 |
| Lectures | 18 | 0.72 | CM32, CM33, CM36, KM73, SM62 |
| Preparation of learning evidences | 56.5 | 2.26 | CM32, CM33, CM36, CM37, SM62 |
| Clinical Pratice | 20 | 0.8 | CM32, CM36, CM37, SM62 |
| Personal Study | 24 | 0.96 | KM73 |
The course is based on an experiential and problem-based learning (PBL) approach, in which students work with real cases within a supervised practice context. The learning process combines direct intervention with patients, discussion and reflective analysis of cases (pre- and post-session), and the development of professional competencies through theoretical sessions focused on therapeutic skills and key aspects of clinical practice.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV2. Writing an assessment report | 20% | 1 | 0.04 | CM33, CM36, SM62 |
| EV4. Classroom activities (rol-playing, ethics, profession knowledge...) | 20% | 3 | 0.12 | CM36, KM73, SM62 |
| EV5. Attendance, preparation, and participation in case studies | 20% | 8 | 0.32 | CM36, CM37, SM62 |
| EV1. Conducting a case history | 20% | 1 | 0.04 | CM36, SM62 |
| EV3. Writing a follow-up report | 20% | 1 | 0.04 | CM32, CM33, CM36, SM62 |
Definition of passing the course: The course will be considered passed when an overall average grade of 5.0 or higher is achieved across all assessment components. The detection of unethical behavior or conduct incompatible with the professional code of ethics of speech therapy will be sufficient grounds to fail the course, even if a grade higher than 5 is obtained. Additionally, attendance of at least 80% of the sessions will be required.
EV1. This consists of preparing a case history (anamnesis) for one of the cases covered during Practicum I. This component has a weight of 20% of the final grade and will be carried out in the classroom. It consists of a written group assignment to be submitted in person.
EV2. This consists of preparing an assessment report for one of the cases covered during Practicum I. This component has a weight of 20% of the final grade and will be carried out in the classroom. It consists of a written group assignment to be submitted in person.
EV3. This consists of preparing a follow-up report for one of the cases covered during Practicum I. This component has a weight of 20% of the final grade and will be carried out in the classroom. It consists of a written group assignment to be submitted in person.
EV4. This consists of completing activities proposed by the course instructors. These activities may include role-playing, tasks on ethical aspects, or basic knowledge of the profession. This component has a weight of 20% of the final grade. They are generally completed or submitted in the classroom during practical sessions. It consists of an individual written assignment to be submitted in person.
EV5. This consists of participation, evaluation of activity preparation, and the quality of attendance to cases. This component has a weight of 20% of the final grade and is inherent to the course sessions themselves. No specific assignment submission is required.
The feedback will be provided in the following manner:
| Type of Feedback | EV and TYPE | WEEK |
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| Digital tool | EV1, EV2, and EV3. | One to two weeks after submission; the exact submission date may vary depending on the group to which each student is assigned. |
| In class | EV4 and EV5 | Whenever possible, these will be carried out during the regular sessions. |
| One-on-one sessions |
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Students who have not passed the course may be eligible for resit, provided they have completed assessment components corresponding to at least two-thirds of the total weight and have achieved an average grade of 3.5. The resit system may only improve the grade already obtained during the course and will focus on those learning components where the student has not demonstrated satisfactory performance (<5.0 points). EV5 is not recoverable due to its nature. The maximum grade for any recovered component will be 5.0 points.
Definition of an assessable student:
A student who has submitted learning evidence equivalent to 4.0 points (40%) or more will be recorded as “assessable.”
Link to UAB regulations:
https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/graus/graus/avaluacions-1345722525858.html
Students enrolled for the second time or beyond will not be assessed through a single, non-recoverable comprehensive test.
This course does not offer a single assessment option.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
For this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is allowed exclusively for support tasks, such as bibliographic or information searches, text correction, or translations. Students must clearly identify which parts have been generated using this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced both the process and the final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency in the use of AI in this assessed activity will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in partial or total penalties in the grade, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.
AI must not be used to input sensitive data related to the observed cases. The detection of unethical behavior or conduct incompatible with the professional code of ethics of speech therapy will be sufficient grounds to fail the course, even if a grade higher than 5 is obtained.
Bibliography
Key bibliography
Col·legi de Logopedes de Catalunya (2003) Perfil Professional del Logopeda (2ª ed.). Disponible a www.clc.cat/pdf/perfil-professional/perfil_professional_ca.pdf
Col·legi de Logopedes de Catalunya. Codi d'ètica professional. Disponible a http://www.clc.cat/pdf/codi-etic-del-clc/codi_etic_ca.pdf
Hedge, M. N. (2023). Clinical Methods and Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology. Plural Publishing.
Mendizabal, N., Santiago, R. B, Jimeno, N, García, N., & Díaz-Emparanza, M. E. (2013). Guía práctica para la elaboración de informes logopédicos. Editorial Médica Panamericana.
Moya-Galé, G. (2020). Evaluación y diagnóstico en logopedia (Vol. II). Población pediátrica. Editorial UOC.
Peña-Casanova, J. (Ed.). (2013). Manual de logopedia. Elsevier España.
Shipley, K. G., & McAfee, J. G. (2025). Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A resource manual. Plural Publishing.
Complementary bibliography
Col·legi de Logopedes de Catalunya (www.clc.cat)
Consejo General de Colegios de Logopedas (www.consejologopedas.com)
Asociación Española de Logopedia Foniatría y Audiología (www.aelfa.org)
Comité Permanent de Liaison des Orthophonistes-Logopèdes de l’UE (www.cplol.eu)
American Speech-Language Pathology Association (www.asha.org)
International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (www.ialp.info)
Throughout the course, more specific bibliography will be provided.
Software
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | annual | afternoon |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 2 | Catalan/Spanish | annual | afternoon |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 3 | Catalan/Spanish | annual | afternoon |
| (SCC) Clinical case seminars | 4 | Catalan/Spanish | annual | afternoon |