Speech Language Pathology Assistant Competencies Page 2
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setting
Maintains accurate records representing work with clients
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Uses screening instruments & treatment protocols only after training
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and as prescribed by SLP
Seeks clarification from SLP regarding prescribed treatment and
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screening protocols
Actively demonstrates use of supervisor’s feedback
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Evaluates own performance
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Technical Skills
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Accurately administers screening instruments and calculations, and
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reports results to supervising SLP
Provides instructions that are clear, concise & appropriate to client’s
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developmental age, level of understanding, language use and
communication style
Accurately calculates client’s chronological age
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Follows treatment protocol as prescribed by SLP
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Implements treatment objectives in appropriate sequence
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Appropriately paces treatment session to ensure maximum client
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response
Starts & ends treatment sessions on time
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Identifies & describes relevant client responses to SLP
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Uses appropriate stimuli, cues, and prompts with the client to elicit
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target behaviors as defined by treatment protocol
Accurately records target behaviors as prescribed by SLP
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Provides appropriate feedback to client regarding response accuracy
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Provides appropriate behavioral reinforcement consistent with client’s
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developmental age, cultural preferences, & communication disorder
Maintains on-task or redirects off-task behavior of clients in individual
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or group treatment consistent with developmental age, communication
style and disorder
Accurately reviews & summarizes client performance
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Uses age-appropriate & culturally sensitive treatment materials
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appropriate to client’s developmental age & communication disorder
Obtains co-signature of supervising SLP on all written documentation
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Uses professional terminology correctly with SLP
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Maintain legible records, log notes, & written communication
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Based on: American Speech-Language Hearing Association (2004, draft). Guidelines for
the training, use and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants.
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