Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Previously out of print, Plural has made the fourth edition available that was formerly published by Cengage. The fourth edition of Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 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. LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS: Dolores E. Battle, PhD Fred H. Bess, PhD Gail Page Brook, BA Janet E. Brown, MA Karen E. Brown, PhD Judith Felson Duchan, PhD Carol C. Dudding, PhD Perry Flynn, MEd Lee Ann C. Golper, PhD Charlette Green, MS Sue T. Hale, MCD Brooke Hallowell, PhD Jaynee Handelsman, PhD Bernard Henri, PhD Corey L. Herd Cassidy, PhD Louise M.H. Hickson, PhD Jennifer Horner, PhD, JD Melanie W. Hudson, MA Alex Johnson, PhD Hortencia Kayser, PhD Raymond D. Kent, PhD Ann W. Kummer, PhD Rosemary Lubinski, EdD Thomas D. Miller, PhD, JD Barbara J. Moore, EdD Marva Mount, MA Anna M. O'Callaghan, PhD Diane R. Paul, PhD Paul R. Rao, PhD Susan E. Sparks, MA Steven C. White, PhD Kenneth E. Wolf, PhD Linda E. Worrall, PhD