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Speech Language Pathology Assistant Competencies

SLPA: ______________________________

Date: _______________

Supervising SLP: ___________________________________

ASHA #_________________

Facility/School: ___________________________

Please complete the following evaluation form by circling the appropriate number in the

Rating column according to the following criteria:

1 = No knowledge or experience about this topic

2 = Knows little about this topic and needs lots of guidance

3 = Understands this topic, but still needs some guidance to be independent

4 = Knows this information and completes this activity independently

Interpersonal Skills

Rating

Appropriately addresses clients, families, caregivers and other

professionals

Greets clients and families appropriately and identifies self as an SLPA

Restates information & concerns from client, family, or caregivers to

supervising SLP as appropriate

Directs client, family or caregiver to supervisor for clinical information

Is courteous & respectful in various communication situations

Uses language appropriate to client, family, or caregiver’s educational

level, communication style, developmental age, communication

disorder, and emotional state

Demonstrates awareness of client needs and cultural values

Conduct in Work Setting

Rating

Recognizes own limitations within the ASHA-approved SLPA job

responsibilities

Upholds ethical behavior & maintains confidentiality

Maintains client records in accordance with confidentiality

regulations/laws as prescribed by supervising SLP

Discusses confidential client information only with direction of the SLP

Identifies self as an assistant in all written and oral communication

Demonstrates ability to explain to SLP the scope of information that

should be discussed with clients, families, caregivers, and professionals

Arrives punctually and is prepared for work-related activities

Completes documentation and other tasks in a timely manner

SLPA C ompetencies

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant Competencies