CSD Graduate Handbook

 

COMPLETE 2025 HANDBOOK

• Complete Handbook
• Section One
• Section Two
• Section Three
• Section Four
• Section Five
• Section Six
• Section Seven
• Section Eight
• Section Nine

 

SECTION ONE: All School Information

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• 1.1: Handbook Introduction
• 1.2: 2025-2026 Calendar
• 1.3: Personnel
• 1.4: CSD Organizational Chart
• 1.5: Mission Statement
• 1.6: CSD Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures
• 1.7: University of Memphis Regulations for Graduate Programs
• 1.8: Student Complaint and Grievance Policy and Procedure
• 1.9: Clinical Program Accreditation 
• 1.10: Financial Assistance 
• 1.11: Student Organizations
• Appendix 1.1: Who to contact and FAQs

SECTION TWO: AuD Program Information

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• 2.1: Audiology Program Academic Requirements 
• AUD 201: Audiology Clinical Practicum Overview
• AUD 202: Clinical Practicum Requirements in Audiology
• Appendix 2.1: Audiology Clinical Competencies
• Appendix 2.2: Audiology Knowledge and Skills for ASHA as Listed by Course

SECTION THREE: SLP Program Information

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• 3.1: Speech-Language Pathology Academic Requirements 
• SLP 301: Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Practicum Overview
• SLP 302: Clinical Practicum Requirements in Speech-Language Pathology 
• Appendix 3.1: Curriculum for the MA Program
• Appendix 3.2: Typical Course Sequence 
• Appendix 3.3: SLP Clinical Competencies
• Appendix 3.4: External Evaluation of SLP Students
• Appendix 3.5: CAA Competencies Listed by Course
• Appendix 3.6: SLP Knowledge and Skills as Listed by Course
• Appendix 3.7: Goals and Expectations for Clinical Practicum in SLP

SECTION FOUR: PhD Program Information

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• 4.1: PHD

 

SECTION FIVE: Clinical Education Policies

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• Policy 501: Reporting Clinic Clock Hours
• Policy 502: Documentation of Academic and Clinical Competencies for ASHA Certification 
• Policy 503: Clinical-Academic Support Plan
• Policy 504: Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity
• Policy 505: Core Functions
• Policy 506: Student Responsibilities in Diagnostics and Therapy Clinics
• Policy 507: Student Evaluation of Clinical Educators 
• Policy 508: Required Immunizations, Certifications, Trainings and Background Checks for All Faculty, Staff, Volunteers and Students Working in SCSD and MSHC
• Policy 509: Immunizations and Training Required of Students Prior to Off-Site Clinical Placements
• Policy 510: Dress Code and Conduct for Students, Staff, and Faculty Involved in Clinic
• Policy 511: Malpractice Insurance for Students and Faculty Who Provide Clinical Services
• Appendix 5.1: CSD Clinical Competency Rating Scale and Experience Band
• Appendix 5.2: Clinical-Academic Support Plan Documentation
• Appendix 5.3: Evaluation of Clinical Educator Competence
• Appendix 5.4: Special MSHC Programs and Offsite Placements
• Appendix 5.5: Castle Branch Background Check and Drug Screening
• Appendix 5.6: Experiential Learning Placements
• Appendix 5.7: Clinic Top/T-Shirt Design Guidelines

SECTION SIX: Clinical Operations

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• Policy 601: Criteria for Admission for Therapy Services at MSHC
• Policy 602: Straight to Therapy Admissions Process
• Policy 603: Discharge and Follow-up from Therapy Services
• Policy 604: Reporting of Clinical Information and Progress
• Policy 605: The Maintenance of Clinical Records
• Policy 606: Client Referrals from Outside Agencies
• Policy 607: Client Referrals to Outside Agencies
• Policy 608: Criteria for Hearing Evaluation Prior to Speech-Language Evaluations 
• Policy 609: Hearing Aid Dispensing Procedure for MSHC Patients 
• Policy 610: Check-In Hearing Aid Repairs
• Policy 611: Hearing Aid Returns
• Policy 612: Limitations to Scheduling Patients for Diagnostic Services
• Policy 613: Camps Involving Minors
• Policy 614: MSHC Services for Individuals Associated with SCSD and University of Memphis

SECTION SEVEN: Business Office Operations

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• Policy 701: On Call Clinic and Hearing Aid Drop Off Procedure 
• Policy 702: Patient Check-In
• Policy 703: Patient Check-Out
• Policy 704: Patient No Show

SECTION EIGHT: Safety Policies 

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• Policy 801: Emergency Situations
• Policy 802: Reporting An Injury
• Policy 803: Infection Control for Memphis Speech and Hearing Center
• Policy 804: Infection Control for Videostroboscopy Equipement
• Policy 805: Infection Control for Research Lab
• Appendix 8.1: Statement Acknowledging Need to Report Suspected Abuse

 

SECTION NINE: Physical Operations

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• Policy 901: Office, Clinic, and Research Lab Space
• Policy 902: Clinical Materials and Equipemnt Requests
• Policy 903: Building Use
• Policy 904: Parking
• Policy 905: Copier Use
• Policy 906: Key Issuance
• Appendix 9.1: Email Guidelines