Workplace Skills and Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology

Vinson (speech-language pathology, U. of Florida) presents a practical guide to succeeding in the workplace as a speech-language pathologist--information which oftentimes does not get covered in university curriculum. Drawing from student questions encountered in the author's teaching and a survey of practicum supervisors, the text covers resume preparation and interviewing followed by key areas of information with which speech-language pathologists should be familiar: WHO, health care reform, ASHA documents, workplace settings, malpractice and liability, universal precautions, case law pertinent to speech-language pathologists in school-based settings, legislation related to the profession, ethical issues, and professional standards. The text then turns to specific workplace skills, such as clinical decision-making, goal setting, counseling patients and caregivers, supervision, leadership, time management and organization, group dynamics, conflict of interest, conflict resolution, and stress management. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)