Junior freshman

Evaluation

1. 
   Describe the structural characteristics of the basic mammalian cell types.
   
2. 
   Explain the functional roles of these cell types and how they interact in the various organ systems studied during the course.
   
3. 
   Explain the mechanisms by which these different organ systems are controlled in the normal human body.
   
4. 
   Give examples of the functional interrelationships that normally exist between the organ systems during daily life.
   
5. 
   List typical normal values for those physiological variables commonly used in clinical practice.
   

1. 
   Cells, tissues and body organisation (C&T)
   
2. 
   Nervous and sensory systems (N&S)
   
3. 
   Muscle function (MSC)
   
4. 
   Cardiovascular system (CVS)
   
5. 
   Respiratory system (RESP)
   

Stanfield, C & Germann, WJ. Principles of Human Physiology 4th edition Pearson (ISBN 9780321733672).

The Junior Freshman year serves as a preclinical year during which students acquire the core knowledge and lay down the foundation skills on which professional competencies can be based. They acquire basic knowledge in anatomy, language acquisition, linguistics, phonetics, physiology and psychology and are introduced to the professional role in modules covering service types, clinical contexts and practice. Foundation skills in the observation and assessment of general communication skills and in assessment of fluency, hearing, speech, swallowing and voice are studied and are actuated in preclinical practice in observation of infants and preschool children and by participation in the CONNECT project.

The clinical learning goals for the Junior Freshman year are to

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  Obtain knowledge of the profession and of general client groups
  
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  Develop professional interaction, observation and reporting skills
  
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  Develop clinical problem solving processes and skills
  
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  Develop knowledge and skills in the assessment of fluency, hearing, speech, swallowing and voice
  
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  Develop skills in identifying clinical learning goals and setting and achieving personal objectives
  

During the academic year students participate in the CONNECT project which enables them to meet many of these learning objectives.

Junior Freshman students are encouraged to gain experience of working with potential future client groups in a general way (i.e. not direct speech and language therapy) during the long vacation. The objective of this experience is to broaden knowledge of individuals with differing needs on a personal basis and to develop awareness of the impact of special needs on daily life. The experience gained should develop transferable competencies in

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  time management
  
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  observation of workplace procedures in areas such as general health and safety
  
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  acknowledging and respecting the beliefs and rights of others
  
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  recognising and respecting the personal, social and emotional needs of self and others
  
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  using a range of interpersonal relationships styles
  
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  observation and recording skills
  

Junior Freshman students should record time spent on preclinical activities and the CONNECT programme on the yellow hours forms which will be given to them at the start of the year. Two copies for these forms are provided and both should be completed. One must be submitted to reception at the start of the Senior Freshman year and the other retained in your Professional Development Log (PDL).

The following materials should be downloaded, read and retained in the PDL