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Table 1. Training workshop 1

Workshop outline

Description

Duration

Introduction

Introduction to the St Vincent’s Supported Conversation Volunteers Program including the aims of the program and the role of volunteers An introduction to different types of communication disorders including aphasia, dysarthria, dyspraxia, and cognitive-communication disorders Information on supported conversation strategies and techniques using information and resources from the Connect, UK and the Aphasia Institute Video clips were used to support this part of training Volunteers were also shown the supported conversation resource folders to assist them in conversations with patients Participation in role play tasks using the supported conversation skills learnt during the theory components of training Provision of additional information on communication disorders and supported conversation strategies and suggested home reading tasks Information on the St Vincent’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Volunteers were also shown how to use different types of hearing aids and assistive listening devices Volunteers were given a tour of the St Vincent’s Hospital acute stroke and inpatient rehabilitation units and introduced to nurse unit managers and key ward staff

10 minutes

Theory component 1 – types of communication disorders Theory component 2 – supported conversation strategies

20 minutes

1 hour

Break

30 minutes

Practical scenarios

30 minutes

Suggested reading

10 minutes

30 minutes

St Vincent’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Tour of St Vincent’s Hospital

25 minutes

Questions and reflections

Opportunity to ask questions about the training workshop and reflect on skills learnt

25 minutes

Total time

3.5 hours

Table 2: Training workshop 2

Workshop outline

Description

Duration

2 hours

Volunteer observations of speech pathologists

Volunteers observed two speech pathologists using supported conversation strategies in conversations with four patients with acquired communication disorders on the acute stroke and inpatient rehabilitation units

Break

30 minutes

30 minutes

Speech pathologist observations of volunteers

Each volunteer was observed by a speech pathologist, using supported conversation strategies in conversation with a patient with acquired communication disorder following stroke Volunteers received feedback on their performance separately and then had the opportunity to reflect on their experiences together

Volunteer feedback and reflection

30 minutes

Total time in training

3 hours

Table 3. Training workshop 3

Workshop outline

Description

Duration

Speech pathologist observations of volunteers

Continuing on from workshop 2, speech pathologists observed volunteers using supported conversation strategies with a further 3 more patients

2 hours

Break

30 minutes

Deaf and hard of hearing observations Volunteer feedback and post workshop

Volunteers observed a speech pathologist completing 2 deaf and hard of hearing consultations with patients on acute wards Volunteers were given feedback on their performance and had opportunity to share final reflections on their overall experiences during training Volunteers completed a post training written feedback survey

30 minutes

60 minutes

Total time in training

3.5 hours

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JCPSLP Volume 17, Number 1 2015

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