Answering Your Top Externship Questions

in National NSSLHA Member on by Susan Burger Share
Student/young professional in scrubs

Unlike Clinical Fellowships, externships are clinical practicum opportunities for both audiology and speech-language pathology students as part of their degree programs. For audiology students, externships should occur during their clinical doctorate program. Confused about completing an externship? Here are some of the most common questions we receive! Can ASHA Help Me Find an Externship? Externships are typically coordinated by CSD programs because contractual agreements are…

Read More

Taking the Stress Out of Grad School

in National NSSLHA Member on by Sally Wilson Share
Students walking and talking

Right now, you’re probably stressing out about all the assignments you have due, or the fact that your grade isn’t an A. You’ve probably cried in the past week because you just feel—overloaded. Grad school isn’t easy, but take it from me, there are things you can do to have a better experience! Take Care of Yourself First I can’t tell you how many times…

Read More

Experiencing Interprofessional Collaboration as a Student

in Local NSSLHA Chapter on by Caitlin Campbell Share
Students: hands-in

Throughout our coursework, we hear about how important interprofessional collaboration is to ensure the best results for our future clients. The best client outcomes can only be achieved when we, as professionals, collaborate with those in related professions to design and implement treatments that target and support goals from multiple disciplines—increasing the depth and speed with which our clients achieve their goals. But how can…

Read More