Announcements

September 2, 2025

Hello CSD 516. Please note the following important date(s): 

(1) September 2, Tuesday: The ALL ATTEND MEETING: will be held for all students enrolled in CSD 516 practicum. The meeting will take place in CCN Rm 212 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  This will be an attendance verification meeting.  Please adjust your calendars as attendance is mandatory. 

(2) September 15, week: Placements will be given to all students

(3) September 22, week: All practicum experiences are expected to begin for graduate students. 

CSD 516 practicum student availability schedules are due to Ms. Phillips-Embden by next September 2nd.

Speech and Hearing Screening Event: 

 📌 September 7-  Oakwood Health Fair. This event will assist students to obtain audiology and speech/language dx hours. 

🕒 Time: Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2PM  |  📍Oakwood University Church, 5500 Adventist Blvd, Huntsville, AL

Please contact Mrs. Phillips Embden to be placed on the list of participants.

August 18, 2025

🌞 Welcome to Fall 2025! – Important Clinical Announcements 🌞

Welcome graduate clinicians to a new school year! This semester marks exciting next steps in your clinical journey. There will be much to learn and experience and we are looking forward to working with you.

Please note the following important date(s): 

(1) August 26, Tuesday: There will be a new graduate clinician orientation meeting for students enrolled in CSD 516 practicum for the first time.  This meeting will take place in CCN Rm 103 from 3:00 pm to 5 pm.. 

(2) September 2, Tuesday: The ALL ATTEND MEETING: will be held for all students enrolled in CSD 516 practicum. The meeting will take place in CCN Rm 103 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  This will be an attendance verification meeting.  Please adjust your calendars as attendance is mandatory. 

(3) September 15, week: Placements will be given to all students

(4) September 22, week: All practicum experiences are expected to begin for graduate students. 

CSD 516 practicum student availability schedules are due to Ms. Phillips-Embden by next Tuesday, August 26. 

Speech and Hearing Screening Event: 

 📌 September 7-  Oakwood Health Fair. This event will assist students to obtain audiology and speech/language dx hours. 

🕒 Time: Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2PM  |  📍Oakwood University Church, 5500 Adventist Blvd, Huntsville, AL

Please contact Mrs. Phillips Embden to be placed on the list of participants.

July 14, 2025

Hello Clinicians.  This week is the final week of practicum.  Please note the following dates:

📌 July 14 – Weekly Practicum Student Evaluation Checklist due to Ms. P. Embden
📌 July 15: Final Supervisory Meeting for Non-Traditional Graduate Observers
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM | 📍 Platform: Zoom--Observation Practicum Meeting for Non-Traditional Graduates

📌 July 18 – Final grade and attendance log due in Calipso and to Ms. P. Embden
📌 July 21 – Final clinical clock hours (June 30–July 18) due in Calipso and to Ms. P. Embden

Please remind offsite supervisors of THIS WEEK'S final grade and practicum hour deadlines.

(2) North Alabama ENT- Huntsville Audiology Clinic Dates--JULY—K. Armstrong

North Alabama ENT is offering audiological screening hours for the month of July.  Please sign up with Ms. Phillips Embden.  

July 15, Tuesday

8-noon-

1-5pm-

July 16, Wednesday

8-noon-

1-5pm- Victoria Luttrell

July 8, 2025

Please take note of the following important dates and deadlines for this week and next:
📌 July 14 – Weekly Practicum Student Evaluation Checklist due to E. Phillips-Embden
📌 July 18 – Final grade and attendance log due to Ms. Phillips Embden
📌 July 21 – Final clinical clock hours (June 30–July 18) due in Calipso and to Ms. P. Embden

Please note the announcement posted on June 27th regarding hearing screening opportunities.  If interested, please email Ms. Phillips Embden.

Job Opportunities

(1) Restore Therapy Services: An SLP/CF position is opening at Highlands located in Scottsboro. It is a SNF/inpatient rehab for adults. Hours are very flexible. The company has great benefits and Restore has a great CF program as well. If you know of anyone interested, have them text Brooklyn (256) 609-2617 or email me at brooklyn.wooten@restoretherapy.com.

(2) Choice Therapy Services: CTS is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and a passion for helping them reach their communication goals. The Speech Language Pathologist will be responsible for assessing and diagnosing communication disorders, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing therapy services. The successful candidate will also have the ability to collaborate with other professionals, such as teachers and physicians, to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

(3) Champion Rehab Services: Gadsden Health and Rehab has a position opening offering 32 hours a week/ 4 days a week or 3 days a week/ a great team that takes pride in offering  highest quality of care.  CFs welcome. Text Bart at 256-214-0301.

(4) SpeechCare: SpeechCare has two positions for SLPs/CFs available at their clinic in Decatur.  Please contact Kathy Gaut-Owens at speechcareal@aol.com if interested.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children.

• Develop and implement treatment plans for children with communication disorders.

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions to children with communication disorders.

• Provide parent education and counseling.

• Collaborate with other professionals (e.g., teachers, physicians, psychologists) to develop treatment plans for children with communication disorders.

• Keep accurate records of patient progress.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, CFs welcomed

July 1, 2025

🌞 Welcome to July! – Important Clinical Announcements 🌞

Please take note of the following important dates and deadlines for this week and next:

📌 June 30 – Clinical clock hours (for June 2–27) were due in Calipso and submitted to Mrs. Phillips  Embden
📌 July 2 – Final grade due for individuals in school ESY placements
📌 July 14 – Weekly Practicum Student Evaluation Checklist due to E. Phillips-Embden
📌 July 18 – Final grade and attendance log due to Ms. Phillips Embden
📌 July 21 – Final clinical clock hours (June 30–July 18) due in Calipso and to Ms. P. Embden

Please stay on top of these deadlines and reach out if you have any questions. Let’s finish strong! 

Please note the announcement posted on June 27th regarding hearing screening opportunities.  If interested, please email Ms. Phillips Embden.

The University's observance of Independence Day in Monday, July 7th.

June 27, 2025

(1) Clinical Clock hours are due to Ms. Phillips Embden and in Calipso by Monday, June 30th for the dates, June 2 to June 27.  Minute values on the Clinical Practicum Report, must match the hour values submitted in Calipso.  Minutes are converted to hours by dividing the minutes by 60. Please remind all supervisors to verify and sign hours in Calipso.

(2) North Alabama ENT- Huntsville Audiology Clinic Dates--JULY—K. Armstrong

North Alabama ENT is offering audiological screening hours for the month of July.  Please sign up with Ms. Phillips Embden.  Students graduating this semester will be given priority. Ms. Embden will place student clinician names on the schedule as they are received. If a name is placed on the schedule and a graduating student clinician needs that same slot, Ms. Phillips Embden will contact you to reschedule.

Clinic hours: 8:00 am-5pm—Beginning July 8th , Tuesday/ 

July 8, Tuesday

8-noon--

1-5pm-

July 9, Wednesday

8-noon-

1-5pm-

July 15, Tuesday

8-noon-

1-5pm-

July 16, Wednesday

8-noon-

1-5pm- Victoria Luttrell

June 23, 2025

Hello Student Clinicians,

Please note the following upcoming dates:

• June 23: Weekly Supervisory Checklist Evaluation due to Ms. Phillips Embden

• June 24: Midterm Supervisory Meeting for Non-Traditional Graduate Observers
  🕒 Time: 3:00 PM | 📍 Platform: Zoom--Observation Practicum Meeting for Non-Traditional Graduates

• June 30th: Clinical Clock hours due in Calipso and to Ms. Phillips Embden.  Be sure that hours inputted in Calipso "mirror" hours documented on practicum reports.

Please ensure you meet all submission deadlines. Your timely participation and preparation are essential for continued clinical success.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your clinical supervisor or Ms. Phillips Embden

June 16, 2025

Hello Clinical Students,

Please take note of the following upcoming dates and requirements for the month of June:

• June 16: Weekly Supervisory Checklist Evaluation due to Ms. Phillips Embden

• June 19: University Closed – Observance of Juneteenth

• June 23: Weekly Supervisory Checklist Evaluation due to Ms. Phillips Embden

• June 24: Midterm Supervisory Meeting for Non-Traditional Graduate Observers
  🕒 Time: 3:00 PM | 📍 Platform: Zoom

• June 30th: Clinical Clock hours due in Calipso and to Ms. Phillips Embden.  Be sure that hours inputted in Calipso "mirror" hours documented on practicum reports.

Please ensure you meet all submission deadlines. Your timely participation and preparation are essential for continued clinical success.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your clinical supervisor or Ms. Phillips Embden

June 9, 2025

Hello CSD 516 Students

Offsite Locations: This begins your second week of Practicum. By this week, you should be seeing clients with a level of independence. Please remind supervisors to submit credentials in Calipso and to Ms  Phillips-Embden by today as this documentation was due, Friday, June 6th.

Non-traditional graduate observers: Master Clinician clients will be assigned by end of day. Please follow observation timelines. 

June 2, 2025

Hello CSD 516 Students

Practicum begins this week.  Please note the following timeline:

June 4: Non-traditional graduate student Initial Supervisory meeting on Wednesday, June 4th at 3:00 PM via Zoom (Observation Practicum Meeting for Non-Traditional Graduates). During this session, we will:

• ASHA requirements for observation

• Walk through the observation process

• Address your questions and clarify expectations for the summer

Please come prepared with any questions you may have regarding your practicum experience.

June 6th: Offsite Supervisor ASHA and ABESPA creditials due to Ms. Phillips Embden and in Calipso.

June 9th: First weekly practicum student checklist evaluation due to Ms. Phillips Embden via email.

Summer 2025 All-Attend Orientation

Welcome to the Summer 2025 Term!

There will be a mandatory Summer ALL-ATTEND Meeting on Wednesday, May 28th at 3:30 PM via Zoom (ALL ATTEND ADVANCED PRACTICUM MEETING SUMMER 2025). This orientation is required for all students participating in summer practicum placements. During this meeting, we will review important information related to your clinical rotations, including expectations, timelines, and procedures. Attendance will be verified, so please plan to attend.

Special Session for Non-Traditional Graduate Students
Students fulfilling observation practicum requirements will have a separate session with Ms. Phillips Embden on Wednesday, May 28th at 1:00 PM via Zoom (Observation Practicum Meeting for Non-Traditional Graduates). This session will include a review of the syllabus and practicum procedures. Please come prepared with any questions you may have about the summer practicum experience.

Summer Practicum Timelines

Summer rotation timelines will vary:

• School and clinic placements: Typically 4 weeks
  Medical/offsite placements: Up to 7 weeks

• Students will begin receiving their placement information via email communication shortly.

Rotation Start Dates (General Schedule):

• Neuro/Offsite Clinics: June 2 – July 18

• Audiology Clinic with North Alabama ENT: TBD

Please be sure to check your email regularly for updates. We look forward to a great summer semester!

STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE SUMMER PLACEMENT INFORMATION DETAILS BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH.

***First year graduate students and non-traditional graduate students are NOT permitted to take CSD 525--Case Management this summer. Taking 15 credit hours are prohibited. You will be asked to drop this course if you are enrolled in this class.

May 5, 2025

Please note the following important dates:

(1) May 5th, Monday--Clinical clock hours due to Calipso and Ms. Phillips Embden.

(2) May 6th, Tuesday--ABESPA/ASHA Certification Meeting for Spring Graduates @ 3:00pm in CCN, 104/Audiology Suite.

(3) May 7th, Wednesday--CSD Pinning Ceremony@ 3pm in Dawson Auditorium.

(4) May 9th, Friday--Graduation and last day for practicum extension.

This is a reminder that Summer practicum availability schedules were due to Ms. Embden on April 21st. If you have not yet submitted your available times for summer practicum, please be sure to do so by the end of this week.

Additionally, final clinical clock hours are currently being reviewed for graduating students this week, and will be reviewed for all remaining students next week.

-For individuals who qualify for a medical placement for Summer 2025 (those students with 251+ hours and have taken or enrolled in CSD 520, 525, 550), please review the following Medical Requirement Reminder:

Medical Requirement Reminder: The student placed in a medical externship may be required to have the following (to be determined by the medical placement site):

(i)  **A maintained cleared Background Check (An Alabama Board of Education Background Check Clearance will satisfy this requirement)

(ii) Negative COVID PCR Test (if warranted) within three-seven days (3-7) of placement

(iii)  **Negative TB Reading (less than one-year-old).  Medical practicum students may acquire TB tests at the assigned site or the Huntsville Health Department located on Max Luther Rd, free of charge. 

(ix)  CPR training:  CPR training may be done online with the American Red Cross at www.redcrossonlinetraining.org

(x)  Negative drug test—Restore Inc. and Champion Rehab offer this service free of charge to extern CSD students

(xi)  **Completed HIPAA training and paperwork: This is usually site-specific.

(xii) MMR clearance

(xiii)  **Liability Insurance—this is supplied by the University

(ix)  **Transportation: Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from assigned practicum sites.  Alabama A&M University assumes no liability for travel.  The CSD Program advises each student enrolled in CSD 516 to obtain liability insurance for any travel required as part of the clinic assignment.

**Required of all medical placement applicants

A general email will be sent on May 12th to those students who qualify to be in a medical site.  Summer placements will be emailed to all students by May 26th.

April 29, 2025

Hello students in Medical Simucase.  We will not meet tonight due to a schedule conflict.  Please complete your cases and submit them by May 2nd.  If you have any questions, please email Ms. Phillips Embden.

April 28, 2025

Medical Simucase

• Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 29th at 5:00 PM via zoom.  Please review the Medical Simucase client list on this website.

•  Medical Simucase Spring 2025 

• Due Date: Assigned questions and cases due by May 2nd.

First-Semester Simucase

• Meeting Date: Thursday, May 1sr at 5:00 PM

Reminders:

Please note the following important dates.  There are many dates to remember, so consider placing them on your calendar/schedule: 

(1) April 28th: Final week for general practicum experiences.

(2) May 2nd: Final grades are due in Calipso.

 Clinician Availabililty for the Summer due to Ms. Embden. Please email schedule to esther.phillips@aamu.edu 

(3) May 5th, Monday--Clinical clock hours due to Calipso and Ms. Phillips Embden.

(4) May 6th, Tuesday--ABESPA/ASHA Certification Meeting for Spring Graduates @ 3:00pm in CCN, 104/Audiology Suite.

(5) May 7th, Wednesday--CSD Pinning Ceremony@ 3pm in Dawson Auditorium.

(6) May 9th, Friday--Graduation and last day for practicum extension.

April 21, 2025

Reminders:

Please note the following important dates.  There are many dates to remember, so consider placing them on your calendar/schedule: 

(1) April 22nd, Tuesday--ALL ATTEND: ThisTuesday, 5-6pm, will be the semester's final in-person ALL ATTEND meeting in Carver Complex North, Room 212. Mrs. Kimberly Dykes from Madison City Schools will be delivering the second portion of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

(2) April 24th is the final week of onsite clinical practicum. First draft of Semester summaries is due to supervisors, today, 4/24/25.

(3) May 2nd: (1) final week for offsite clinical practicum/internship; (2) Final grades are due in Calipso.

     (3) Clinician Availabililty for the Summer is due to Ms. Embden. Please email schedule to esther.phillips@aamu.edu 

(4) May 5th, Monday--Clinical clock hours due to Calipso and Ms. Phillips Embden.

(5) May 6th, Tuesday--ABESPA/ASHA Certification Meeting for Spring Graduates @ 3:00pm in CCN, 104/Audiology Suite.

(6) May 7th, Wednesday--CSD Pinning Ceremony@ 3pm in Dawson Auditorium.

April 14, 2025

Note the following announcements:

Clinical Clock hours were due to Ms. Phillips Embden April 11th.  Please submit clock hours in Calipso AND paper copies to Ms. Phillips Embden.

Medical Simucase

• Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 15th at 5:00 PM via zoom.  Please review the Medical Simucase client list on this website.

•  Medical Simucase Spring 2025 

• Due Date: Assigned questions and cases due by April 18th.

First-Semester Simucase

• Meeting Date: Thursday, April 17th th at 5:00 PM

Reminders:

Please note the following important dates.  There are many dates to remember, so consider placing them on your calendar/schedule: 

(1) April 22nd, Tuesday--ALL ATTEND: Next Tuesday, will be the semester's final in-person ALL ATTEND meeting in Carver Complex North, Room 109. Mrs. Kimberly Dykes from Madison City Schools will be delivering the second portion of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

(2) April 24th is the final week of onsite clinical practicum. First draft of Semester summaries is due to supervisors, 4/24/25.

(3) May 2nd is the final week for offsite clinical practicum/internship; Final grades are due in Calipso on this date.

(4) May 5th, Monday--Clinical clock hours due to Calipso and Ms. Phillips Embden.

(5) May 6th, Tuesday--ABESPA/ASHA Certification Meeting for Spring Graduates @ 3:00pm in CCN, 104/Audiology Suite.

(6) May 7th, Wednesday--CSD Pinning Ceremony: All students graduating in Spring and Summer 2025 are asked to submit the following by April 18th.:

• A photograph

• Your hometown information

• Your plans after graduation

• Your response to the CSD Pinning Ceremony Survey--CSD Pinning Ceremony Survey

• Your response to the Punchbowl CSD Pinning Ceremony (both the CSD Pinning Survey and Punchbowl invitation acceptance must be completed).

Please send this information to Ms. Phillips-Embden by the deadline. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments.

March 27, 2025

North Alabama ENT- Huntsville Audiology Clinic Dates--APRIL TUESDAYS—K. Armstrong

North Alabama ENT is offering audiological screening hours for the month of April.  Please sign up with Ms. Phillips Embden.  Students graduating this semester will be given priority. Ms. Embden will place student clinician names on the schedule as they are received. If a name is placed on the schedule and a graduating student clinician needs that same slot, Ms. Phillips Embden will contact you to reschedule.

Clinic hours: 8:00 am-5pm—Beginning April 8th , Tuesdayte/ 

April 8, Tuesday

8-noon--

1-5pm- Dionna Alexander

April 16, Wednesday

8-noon-

1-5pm-Shannon White

April 22, Tuesday

8-noon--

1-5pm-Haley Aycock

April 29, Tuesday

8-noon--

1-5pm--Caileigh Kitchens

March 23, 2025

Please note the following important dates.  There are many dates to remember, so consider placing them on your calendar/schedule: 

(1) March 25, Tuesday--ALL ATTEND: This Tuesday, there will be an in-person ALL ATTEND meeting in Carver Complex North, Room 109. It has been determined that this meeting will be held in person because Mrs. Kimberly Dykes from Madison City Schools will be delivering a special presentation on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).This session will be practical and hands-on, as Mrs. Dykes will bring several AAC devices for you to explore and practice with directly. Attendance and engagement are important, and this is a valuable opportunity to gain real-world experience with AAC tools.

Handouts for this ALL ATTEND can be found under the CSD516 Assignments page of this website.

(2) March 27, Thursday: First Semester Simucase Class will meet from 5pm to 6pm. 

(3) Medical Simucase Phase III Clients have been posted. Phase III Client discussions will commence on April 1st via Zoom and questions will be due to Ms. Phillips Embden (via email)  on April 4th, Friday.

(4) CSD Pinning Ceremony initial announcement: We are excited to announce that the CSD Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th at 3:00 PM in the D Auditorium. All students graduating in Spring and Summer 2025 are asked to submit the following by April 18th:

• A photograph

• Your hometown information

• Your plans after graduation

• Your response to the CSD Pinning Ceremony Survey--CSD Pinning Ceremony Survey

Please send this information to Ms. Phillips-Embden by the deadline. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments!

March 16, 2025

Note the following announcements:

• Onsite clinic is open this week.  All onsite clinic clinicians assigned to undergraduate assistants must contact them with client updates.

Medical Simucase

• Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 18th at 5:00 PM via zoom.  Please review the Medical Simucase client list on this website.

•  Medical Simucase Spring 2025 

• Due Date: Assigned questions and cases due by March 21st.

First-Semester Simucase

• Meeting Date: Thursday, March 20th at 5:00 PM

Midterm Grades are due Monday, March 17th in Calipso. If supervisors encounter any difficulties with Calipso, let them know that they can complete the Excel formative assessment attached to their supervisory email and return it to Ms. Phillips Embden instead.  All supervisors have been sent email reminders about midterm grades.

Audiological Practicum: Please be reminded of the dates you have signed up for audiological practicum with Ms. Karrie Armstrong. It is crucial that you honor your scheduled practicum commitments.

March 7, 2025

Important Reminders – CSD 516 Practicum

Hello CSD 516,

Please take note of the following important reminders regarding your practicum:

Offsite Practicum

1. Practicum Agreements:

Please remind your supervisors that practicum agreements are due to Ms. Phillips Embden.

1. • These agreements outline the time, days, and duties students will fulfill this semester.

   • Supervisors should scan and email the completed document to Ms. Phillips Embden.

   • A blank copy of this form was included in the supervisory email sent at the beginning of the semester.

   • Extended Due Date: Monday, March 10th.

2. Spring Break Reminder:
   The university's spring break will be observed from March 10th to 14th. Please remind your supervisors of this schedule.

Onsite Practicum

• Initial paperwork submission (to assigned supervisors) is due by this Friday, in preparation for the week of March 17th.

Have a safe and restful spring break!

February 22, 2025

Hello CSD 516,

Note the following announcements:

• Onsite clinic Phase I clients will begin receiving services next week.  ISC are being conducted this week.

Medical Simucase

• Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00 PM via zoom.  Please review the Medical Simucase client list on this website.

•  Medical Simucase Spring 2025 

• Due Date: Assigned questions and cases due by February 28th.

First-Semester Simucase

• Meeting Date: Thursday, February 27th at 5:00 PM

North Alabama ENT is offering audiological screening hours beginning March 3rd.  Please sign up with Ms. Phillips Embden.  Students graduating this semester will be given priority. Ms. Embden will place student clinician names on the schedule as they are received. If a name is placed on the schedule and a student clinician who is graduating needs that same slot, Ms Phillips Embden will contact you to reschedule.

North Alabama ENT- Huntsville Audiology Clinic Dates--MARCH MONDAYS—K. Armstrong

Clinic hours: 8:00 am-5pm—Beginning March 3rd, Mondayte/ 

March 3, Monday

8-noon--Faith Freeman

1-5pm-Dionna Alexander

March 10, Monday

8-noon-Caliegh Kitchens

1-5pm-Kailey Stoker

March 17, Monday

8-noon--Caliegh Kitchens

1-5pm-Caliegh Kitchens

March 24, Monday

8-noon--Haley Aycock

1-5pm--Haley Aycock

February 16, 2025

Important Practicum & Simucase Announcements

Hello Students.  All third, fourth and fifth semester practicum students should have recieved practicum placements at this time.  All offsite pracitucm sites should be active this week. 

Please note the following important announcements:

Onsite Clinic

• Second-semester clinicians will receive client information by the end of the day Monday.

• Please sign up for supervisory conferences with your assigned supervisors.

• Your assigned supervisor will be listed in the client details you receive on Monday.

• There is a possibility that some second-semester students may have an opportunity for offsite placement. If applicable, notifications will be emailed this week.

First-Semester Simucase

• Meeting Date: Thursday, February 20th at 5:00 PM

• Instructor: Mrs. Horton

Medical Simucase

• Due to a delay in scheduling simulated clients and students in the Simucase platform, there will be an adjustment to the schedule.

• New Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 25th at 5:00 PM (instead of February 18th).

• Instructor: Ms. Phillips Embden

• Due Date Extension: Assigned questions and cases will now be due by February 28th.

NOTE: Students wanting Medical Simucase hours must have an activie account with Simucase in order to be scheduled with the plateform's clients.

Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your patience and commitment to your practicum experience.

February 10, 2025

Hello Students.  Please note the reminders below:

SHAA AAMU Quest for the Cup Contestants:  Let us cheer on our Q4C contestants as they go to represent our program this Thursday.  

AAMU Q4C members: Emilie Harrell, Gracie Holsonback, Ericka Dalton, Victoria Luttrell, Justice Young, Haley Aycock.

Onsite Clinic Clinicians will receive their schedules next week.  Sign up sheets for ISC will be on the doors of Mrs. Horton and Ms. Phillips Embden when the onsite schedule is finalized.  ISC will occur the week of February 17th.

-Onsite Clinic dates will be February 24 to April 25.  

--Students are encouraged to wear the approved university-monogrammed scrub/uniform for offsite clinic, school, and medical practicum. Graduate students scheduled in the onsite clinic are required to wear the university-approved scrub/uniform when serving clients.  

February 20--1st semester Simucase Class will be conducted on Thursday from 5-6pm.

--Students are encouraged to wear the approved university-monogrammed scrub/uniform for offsite clinic, school, and medical practicum. Graduate students scheduled in the onsite clinic are required to wear the university-approved scrub/uniform when serving clients.  

February 3, 2025

Congratulations to two of our outstanding students!

(1) Mahogany Johnson for receiving the prestigious AAMU  Student of the Year award.

(2) Justice Young for being awarded the Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama (SHAA) Minority Affairs SLP Graduate Student Scholarship.

Both will be honored at the annual state SHAA Convention on Thursday, February 13th.

*Initial Medical Simucasemeeting will be held February 4th, Tuesday at 5pm via Zoom.  Medical Simucase Spring 2025 .

February 7 (update)--non medical practicum placements will be emailed to students who are scheduled for offsite locations. General beginning offsite clinic practicum dates are February 17 and February 24, concluding on May 9. 

February 20--1st semester Simucase Class will be conducted on Thursday from 5-6pm.

-Onsite Clinic dates will be February 24 to April 25.  Practicum will be starting later this semester due to SHAA. 

--Students are encouraged to wear the approved university-monogrammed scrub/uniform for offsite clinic, school, and medical practicum. Graduate students scheduled in the onsite clinic are required to wear the university-approved scrub/uniform when serving clients.  

January 27, 2025

January 28, Tuesday: Academic Clinic classes for returning graduate clinicians AND new graduate students enrolled in 516 will commence in person in CCN rm 107, 5-5:50pm. 

Attendance verification for SPRING 2025 will occur for all CSD practica students during the ALL ATTEND meeting scheduled on January 28. 

Friday, January 31: Notification emails will be sent to individuals scheduled for medical placements. Clinicians seeking placement in a medical setting must have a current negative TB test reading (not older than one year). Some sites may require the completion of paperwork and drug testing. Upon receiving emails, medical practicum students are requested to complete the necessary medical paperwork for timely practicum placement promptly. Approval from Ms. Phillips Embden and the assigned practicum site is required for medical practicum commencement on February 10.  Some medical placements may begin on February 3. Placement tags will indicate the practicum start date.

For individuals who qualify for a medical placement for Spring 2025 (those students with 251+ hours and have taken or enrolled in CSD 520, 525, 550), please review the following:

Medical Requirement Reminder: The student placed in a medical externship may be required to have the following (to be determined by the medical placement site):

(i)  **A maintained cleared Background Check (An Alabama Board of Education Background Check Clearance will satisfy this requirement)

(ii) Negative COVID PCR Test (if warranted) within three-seven days (3-7) of placement

(iii)  **Negative TB Reading (less than one-year-old).  Medical practicum students may acquire TB tests at the assigned site or the Huntsville Health Department located on Max Luther Rd, free of charge. 

(ix)  CPR training:  CPR training may be done online with the American Red Cross at www.redcrossonlinetraining.org

(x)  Negative drug test—Restore Inc. and Champion Rehab offer this service free of charge to extern CSD students

(xi)  **Completed HIPAA training and paperwork: This is usually site-specific.

(xii) MMR clearance

(xiii)  **Liability Insurance—this is supplied by the University

(ix)  **Transportation: Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from assigned practicum sites.  Alabama A&M University assumes no liability for travel.  The CSD Program advises each student enrolled in CSD 516 to obtain liability insurance for any travel required as part of the clinic assignment.

**Required of all medical placement applicants

*Medical Simucase will be offered this semester.  Initial meeting will be held February 4th at 5pm via Zoom.  Zoomlink to follow.

Between January 31 and February 4, non medical practicum placements will be emailed to students who are scheduled for offsite locations. General beginning offsite clinic practicum dates are February 17 and February 24, concluding on May 2. 

-Onsite Clinic dates will be February 24 to April 25.  Practicum will be starting later this semester due to SHAA. 

January 21, 2025

Audiology Opportunities:

North Alabama ENT is offering audiological screening hours beginning February 3rd.  Please sign up with Ms. Phillips Embden.  Students graduating this semester will be given priority. Ms. Embden will place student clinician names on the schedule as they are received. If a name is placed on the schedule and a student clinician who is graduating needs that same slot, Ms Phillips Embden will contact you to reschedule.

North Alabama ENT- Huntsville Audiology Clinic Dates—K. Armstrong

Clinic hours: 8:00 am-5pm—Beginning February 3rd, Mondayte/ 

February 3, Monday

8-noon--Shannon White

1-5pm-Behtany Tank

February 5, Wednesday

8-noon--Lindsey Williams (tentatively)

1-5pm-Lindsey Williams (tentatively)

February 10, Monday

8-noon--Marabeth Brewer

1-5pm-Marabeth Brewer

February 12, Wednesday

8-noon--Hilary Richards

1-5pm-Hilary Richards

February 19, Wednesday

8-noon--Faith Freeman--CANCELLED DUE TO INCLIMENT WEATHER

1-5pm-Faith Freeman--CANCELLED DUE TO INCLIMENT WEATHER

February 24, Monday

8-noon (mornings only)--Anna Williams

More dates to come for March.

Please note the following important dates.  There are many dates to remember, so consider placing them on your calendar/schedule: 

(1) January 21, Tuesday: Graduate orientation class for individuals newly enrolled in CSD 516, from 3:30–5:30 pm, in Carver Complex North, room 107.

First-semester student availability schedules were due Friday, January 17, for Ms. Phillips-Embden. 

(2) January 28, Tuesday: Academic Clinic classes for returning graduate clinicians AND new graduate students enrolled in 516 will commence in person in CCN rm 107.  

Attendance verification for SPRING 2025 will occur for all CSD practica students during the ALL ATTEND meeting scheduled on January 28. 

(3a) Friday, January 31: Notification emails will be sent to individuals scheduled for medical placements. Clinicians seeking placement in a medical setting must have a current negative TB test reading (not older than one year). Some sites may require the completion of paperwork and drug testing. Upon receiving emails, medical practicum students are requested to complete the necessary medical paperwork for timely practicum placement promptly. Approval from Ms. Phillips Embden and the assigned practicum site is required for medical practicum commencement on February 10.  Some medical placements may begin on February 3. Placement tags will indicate the practicum start date.

For individuals who qualify for a medical placement for Spring 2025 (those students with 251+ hours and have taken or enrolled in CSD 520, 525, 550), please review the following:

Medical Requirement Reminder: The student placed in a medical externship may be required to have the following (to be determined by the medical placement site):

(i)  **A maintained cleared Background Check (An Alabama Board of Education Background Check Clearance will satisfy this requirement)

(ii) Negative COVID PCR Test (if warranted) within three-seven days (3-7) of placement

(iii)  **Negative TB Reading (less than one-year-old).  Medical practicum students may acquire TB tests at the assigned site or the Huntsville Health Department located on Max Luther Rd, free of charge. 

(ix)  CPR training:  CPR training may be done online with the American Red Cross at www.redcrossonlinetraining.org

(x)  Negative drug test—Restore Inc. and Champion Rehab offer this service free of charge to extern CSD students

(xi)  **Completed HIPAA training and paperwork: This is usually site-specific.

(xii) MMR clearance

(xiii)  **Liability Insurance—this is supplied by the University

(ix)  **Transportation: Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from assigned practicum sites.  Alabama A&M University assumes no liability for travel.  The CSD Program advises each student enrolled in CSD 516 to obtain liability insurance for any travel required as part of the clinic assignment.

**Required of all medical placement applicants

*Medical Simucase will be offered this semester.  Initial meeting will be held February 4th at 5pm via Zoom.  Zoomlink to follow.

(3b) Between January 31 and February 4, non medical practicum placements will be emailed to students who are scheduled for offsite locations. General beginning offsite clinic practicum dates are February 17 and February 24, concluding on May 2. 

-Onsite Clinic dates will be February 24 to April 25.  Practicum will be starting later this semester due to SHAA. 

(4) Students are encouraged to wear the approved university-monogrammed scrub/uniform for offsite clinic, school, and medical practicum. Graduate students scheduled in the onsite clinic are required to wear the university-approved scrub/uniform when serving clients.  Students needing practicum scrubs should undergo fittings for the Program-approved scrubs at Parkway Scrubs (address: 2006 Memorial Parkway SW; phone number: 256-536-5367) by Friday, January 31. Attendants at Parkway Scrubs can help students with fittings; please let them know that you are affiliated with the Alabama A&M Speech and Language Clinic Program.

January 16, 2025

-Cherokee County  school district is hosting a virtual job fair for anyone looking for a school year 2025-2026 position in a suburban, Metro Atlanta area on January 30th from 8:00-12:00 EST.  Please consider joining us!

CF Starting Salary: $63,098.88

Work Calendar: 190 days

LINK TO REGISTER:  https://bit.ly/2025CCSDSpEdFair

--SHAA is still in need of student volunteers and only one A&M student is registered. If you volunteer you will get free convention rate and it is a great volunteer opportunity.  Let us represent!

SHAA: 2025 SHAA Convention Student Volunteers

--Encompass Health is proud to celebrate the legacy and excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities at our Career Exploration Showcase! We’re thrilled to invite HBCU students to an engaging and informative alumni panel, career fair and networking event at our headquarters, designed to strengthen connections and showcase career opportunities. 

When: Friday, February 28, 2024
Where: Encompass Health Headquarters
9001 Liberty Parkway 

Birmingham, AL 35242 

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

This event will include: 

• A Dynamic Panel Discussion: Hear from accomplished HBCU alumni & Encompass Health employees as they share their experiences, insights, and the lasting impact of HBCUs in shaping their careers.  

• Encompass Health Career Fair: Explore career opportunities, connect with our team, and learn more about pathways to success within Encompass Health. 

• Networking Lunch: Join us for a networking event where you can speak to Encompass Health employees in your career field.  

This is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of HBCU excellence and a chance to build meaningful relationships!  

Stay tuned for additional details, and we hope to see you there! Together, let’s continue fostering the remarkable legacy of HBCUs.  Please Register here.  

Laterrica Shelton
National Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
O 205 262-5034 | C 205 572-8042| Laterrica.Shelton@encompasshealth.com 

Encompass Health  
9001 Liberty Parkway 6th Floor
Birmingham, AL 35242

If interested in attending, please contact Ms. Phillips Embden to plan transportation to this meeting.

January 8, 2025

Welcome CSD 516 Students to a new year and Spring 2025! As we embark on this new semester together, I want to extend each of you a warm and enthusiastic welcome. 

Please note the following important dates.  There are many dates to remember, so consider placing them on your calendar/schedule: 

The Orientation Meeting for new students will be held on Tuesday, January 21. 

(1) January 21, Tuesday: Graduate orientation class for individuals newly enrolled in CSD 516, from 3:30–5:30 pm, in Carver Complex North, room 107.

First-semester student availability schedules are due by Friday, January 17, for Ms. Phillips-Embden. 

(2) January 28, Tuesday: Academic Clinic classes for returning graduate clinicians AND new graduate students enrolled in 516 will commence in person in CCN rm 107.  

Attendance verification for SPRING 2025 will occur for all CSD practica students during the ALL ATTEND meeting scheduled on January 28. 

(3a) Friday, January 31: Notification emails will be sent to individuals scheduled for medical placements. Clinicians seeking placement in a medical setting must have a current negative TB test reading (not older than one year). Some sites may require the completion of paperwork and drug testing. Upon receiving emails, medical practicum students are requested to complete the necessary medical paperwork for timely practicum placement promptly. Approval from Ms. Phillips Embden and the assigned practicum site is required for medical practicum commencement on February 10.  Some medical placements may begin on February 3. Placement tags will indicate the practicum start date.

For individuals who qualify for a medical placement for Spring 2025 (those students with 251+ hours and have taken or enrolled in CSD 520, 525, 550), please review the following:

Medical Requirements: The student placed in a medical externship may be required to have the following (to be determined by the medical placement site):

(i)  **A maintained cleared Background Check (An Alabama Board of Education Background Check Clearance will satisfy this requirement)

(ii) Negative COVID PCR Test (if warranted) within three-seven days (3-7) of placement

(iii)  **Negative TB Reading (less than one-year-old).  Medical practicum students may acquire TB tests at the assigned site or the Huntsville Health Department located on Max Luther Rd, free of charge. 

(ix)  CPR training:  CPR training may be done online with the American Red Cross at www.redcrossonlinetraining.org

(x)  Negative drug test—Restore Inc. and Champion Rehab offer this service free of charge to extern CSD students

(xi)  **Completed HIPAA training and paperwork: This is usually site-specific.

(xii) MMR clearance

(xiii)  **Liability Insurance—this is supplied by the University

(ix)  **Transportation: Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from assigned practicum sites.  Alabama A&M University assumes no liability for travel.  The CSD Program advises each student enrolled in CSD 516 to obtain liability insurance for any travel required as part of the clinic assignment.

**Required of all medical placement applicants

*Medical Simucase will be offered this semester.  Details to follow.

(3b) Between January 31 and February 4, non medical practicum placements will be emailed to students who are scheduled for offsite locations. General offsite clinic practicum dates are February 10 and February 12, concluding on May 2. 

-Onsite Clinic dates will be February 24 to April 25.  Practicum will be starting later this semester due to SHAA. 

(4) Students are encouraged to wear the approved university-monogrammed scrub/uniform for offsite clinic, school, and medical practicum. Graduate students scheduled in the onsite clinic are required to wear the university-approved scrub/uniform when serving clients.  Students needing practicum scrubs should undergo fittings for the Program-approved scrubs at Parkway Scrubs (address: 2006 Memorial Parkway SW; phone number: 256-536-5367) by Friday, January 31. Attendants at Parkway Scrubs can help students with fittings; please let them know that you are affiliated with the Alabama A&M Speech and Language Clinic Program.

Clinic/Practicum Conduct:  As a reminder, practicum placements are provided for CSD 516 students to learn the various aspects and scopes of practice in speech-language pathology.  Although the accrual of set hours is essential, the primary purpose of the placement is to LEARN skills in the field.  All students are expected to be ON TIME and professional.  Ms. Phillips Embden will be communicating closely with all externship supervisors this semester.  If there is reason for a student to not attend practicum for a given day (i.e. illness), the student must complete a Request for Absence Form and submit this form to Ms. Phillips Embden for approval.  Students may find this form on this website. This procedure is necessary for both offsite and onsite practici.  Your offsite supervisors are aware of this process.  Per your supervisor's schedule, any missed days of practicum experience are to be "made up" when possible.

Let's approach this semester with open minds, eagerness to learn, and a growth mindset. Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and let the energy of your practicum experience fuel your professional journey. 

Looking forward to a productive 2025!