Rady Children’s Hospital – Speech Therapy

 

Basic Information

Description of the Organization Responsibilities

The Speech Therapy Department is a division of Developmental Services. It is primarily an outpatient pediatric clinic which provides evaluation and therapy to children, typically aged 18 months to 11 years. We are outcome based and have completed quality improvement initiatives.

Message from the Site Mentor

Dear Students, If you observe me you will need to be on time, professionally attired and comfortable in a medical setting. You may be observing patients who are extremely ill in the Intensive Care Unit or you may be playing with toddlers in our outpatient clinic. The pace is fast and I do not have much free time, however you will see a wide variety of children with feeding and/or speech-language impairments. You will observe me evaluating and providing treatment to these patients, providing parent education as well as participating in team conferences regarding patient care. You must respect patient confidentiality at all times, you must be able to independently research your research topic and ABOVE ALL, you must not complain!!!

Age(s) of Participants

Varied.

Research Availability

Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Dress Code

Type of dress must be suitable to a professional environment; neat, clean, and in good repair.  No open-toed shoes.

Test Requirements

A letter of clearance from the HDP Field Research Coordinator (Christina Knerr), a TB test, a background check, a signed Clinical Affiliation Agreement, a drug screen, and immunization records (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B).  You will also need to respect patient confidentiality at all times.

Check-in Procedures

Check in at reception and proceed to designated meeting point.

 

Contact Information

 

Site Mentor

Haven Qualman (hcloward@rchsd.org)

Phone Number

858-576-1700 x6101

Website

http://www.rchsd.org

Location

8101 Frost St. Suite 200  San Diego, CA  92123