Clinical Placement Support – Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program at USAHS
Speech-Language Pathology students at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) gain hands-on clinical experience through externships in their home communities. Working under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists, students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom while gaining experience with real clients in a variety of care settings.
Students don’t have to navigate the placement process on their own. USAHS identifies clinical sites, coordinates the details and works to match students with placements that support their growth as future speech-language pathologists.
For students, that support can make a big difference. One student shares what it’s like to complete an externship in an elementary school, while also preparing for future experiences in both pediatric and adult settings.
Through hands-on experiences and support throughout the process, USAHS helps students build the skills and confidence they need to move from the classroom into clinical practice.
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Clinical Placement Support – Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program at USAHS
[00:00:00] Abigail H. (SLP Student): We are doing externships, so each of us in our home locations are working on a pediatric rotation where we go in person and we work under a speech-language pathologist. And the nice thing is this program sets that up for you. [00:00:12] Kayla W. (SLP Student): The university found the placement for us and took that stress away from us. [00:00:15] Abigail H. (SLP Student): So they organize that. They tell you where to go, and then you get to go and learn and practice your skills. [00:00:20] La’Qunita T. (SLP Student): They did all of the footwork. [00:00:21] Abigail H. (SLP Student): We don’t have to worry about contacting anyone or reaching out to different facilities. [00:00:27] Kayla W. (SLP Student): Currently, I am placed at an elementary school, and I absolutely love getting to work with all of the kids. [00:00:33] Kayla W. (SLP Student): They are currently finding my next two placements with pediatrics and adults, and it’s really a special experience to go out into the community and learn from speech-language pathologists. It really assures you that they’re putting you in placements where they think are the best fit for you, and they know that you’ll grow the skills that you need as a clinician.
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