Competency Indicators

Related ASHA SLP Standard(s)

Midterm Rating

Final Rating

Interaction and Personal Qualities

Adheres to all aspects of the ASHA Code of Ethics.

Standards III E; IV G3-d

Exhibits interest and enthusiasm in all aspects of clinical assignment.

Standards IV G 3-d

Respects cultural beliefs and linguistic diversity of  clients, families and significant others,, caregivers, co-workers and relevant others.

Standards IV F; IV G 3a

Demonstrates appropriate professional dress, appearance, and demeanor. 

Standards IV G3-d

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Standards III E; IV G 3-d

Completes all assignments within the required time frame.

Standards III E; IV G 3-d

Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills.

Standards IV G 3-d

Engages in effective oral and written communication, recognizing the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the client, family, caregivers, and relevant others.

Standards IV B; IV G 3-a

Demonstrates flexibility and problem solving when presented with changes in assignment or routine.

Standards IV G 3-d

Evaluation:

Reviews available background information and identifies key diagnostic issues.

Standards III B, C, D, F; IV G 1-c

Chooses tests and assessment procedures related to identified diagnostic issues.

Standards III B, C, D, F, G;

IV E 1a,c

Administers evaluation procedures, such as behavioral observations, non-standardized and standardized tests, instrumental procedures.

Standards IV D, III D; IV G 1-c

Competency Indicators

Related ASHA SLP Standard(s)

Midterm Rating

Final Rating

Adapts evaluation procedures to meet client’s needs.

Standards III D; IV G 1-d, 3-a

Interprets standardized and non-standardized results accurately; draws logical diagnostic conclusions.

Standards IV B III A, B, C, F;

IV G 1-e

Documents all assessment findings in a cohesive manner in the required format(s).

Standards IV B; III G; IV G 1-f

Makes appropriate recommendations and  referrals, based on evaluation outcomes.

Standards IV B; III A, B, C, G;

IV G 1-f,g

Intervention

Accurately interprets baseline and/or ongoing assessment data and uses it appropriately to establish and modify treatment goals and objectives.

Standards III D; IV G-2a

Develops and implements effective and appropriate goals and  objectives.

Standards IV B III A, B, C; IV G-2b

Integrates academic information/research into clinical practice; provides rationale for selection of specific therapy methods.

Standards III A, B, C, D, F; IV G-2a

Uses level of language and instruction to optimize client’s responses.

Standards IV B; III C, D; IV G-2b, 3a

Selects and employs appropriate stimuli to elicit type and level of response required.

Standards III D; IV G-2c

Develops a variety of functional and appropriate tasks to support objectives.

Standards III D; IV G-2b

Demonstrates flexibility within session, modifying intervention plan as necessary.

Standards III D; IV G-2b

Sequences and paces activities within the treatment session to facilitate intervention outcome.

Standard  III D; IV G-2b

Uses appropriate reinforcement and feedback strategies.

Standard III D; IV G-2b

Collects and records quantitative and qualitative data in an accurate, efficient and unobtrusive manner.

Standard III D; IV G-2d

Uses qualitative and quantitative data to adjust client’s program as necessary.

Standard III D; IV G-2d, 2e

Provides appropriate information regarding skill generalization, family/caregiver training, and home-based activities.

Standards III D; IV G-3a, 3b

Competency Indicators

Related ASHA SLP Standard(s)

Midterm Rating

Final Rating

Counseling, Conferencing and Team Participation

Provides counseling regarding communication and swallowing disorders as needed to clients, family, caregivers, and relevant others.

Standards III A, B, C, D, E, F, G, ; IV B; IV G 3-a,b,c

Collaborates effectively and appropriately with other professionals to facilitate case management.

Standards III  E, G; IV B; IV G 3-a,b

Participates in and contributes to client centered team meetings in an appropriate manner.

Standards III E, G; IV B;  IV G 3-a,b

Reacts appropriately and professionally when conflicting viewpoints are expressed.

Standards III E; IV G  3-a,b

Supervisory Process

Interacts cooperatively and collaboratively with supervising clinician.

Standards IV B; IV G 3-d

Initiates and uses self-evaluation process to refine clinical skills.

Standards IV B; IV G 3-d

Actively and cooperatively engages in and contributes to the supervisory process.

Standards IV B; IV G 3-d

Uses supervisory feedback to refine clinical performance.

Standards  IV B; IV G 3-d