AUDP 8810 - Personnel Management

10 weeks/4 credit hours

This course introduces students to the concepts and ideas of personnel management, also known as human resource management or practice management. This course includes information on designing job descriptions; hiring and firing employees; and training, supporting and evaluating staff in a professional audiology practice. Audiologists who are going to serve as preceptors for audiology students need to learn concepts and skills related to the supervisory process and how to be a mentor in the clinical setting. Preceptor training will be discussed providing, information on adult learning styles, goal setting, constructive feedback, development of professionalism and strategies to facilitate critical thinking and case management skills. Facilitated discussions will explore personnel management topics as practiced across the globe.