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Department of
Communication Sciences
and Disorders
Graduate Student Manual
Fall 2014
August 2014
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This Manual presents specific information relevant to a graduate student's progress through a course of
academic study and clinical practicum leading to the M.S. Speech-Language Pathology degree in the
Department of Communicative Disorders at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and includes further
information concerning procedures for achieving professional licensure and certification by ASHA and
Pennsylvania State Department of Education. This manual is updated each year. Each student is responsible for
knowing the policies and regulations presented in this manual and is encouraged to discuss any questions or
reservations concerning items with an advisor or the department Chairperson.
Important additional information is to be found in the Graduate Student Catalog available for review on the
Graduate School website (See http://www.clarion.edu/1175 ). It covers such topics as the Academic Appeals,
Tuition Scholarships and Other Financial Aid, policies re: Plagiarism, the University Library, Protection of
Human Subjects, and Withdrawal from Graduate Study. Clarion’s graduate website also provides a graduate
student on-line orientation which can be found at http://www.clarion.edu/17486/. It is recommended that
students “bookmark” these web pages to expedite access to this information.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the program is to provide a high quality academic and clinical education which enables program
graduates to become competent, fully credentialed speech-language pathologists to serve the needs of the region
and the Commonwealth. The department is committed to: 1) the preparation of students who will work with
the communicatively impaired in a variety of professional environments, 2) teaching excellence within the
training program and 3) community service by providing clinical services and continuing education. The
program strives to develop educated consumers of research who have a commitment to lifelong learning and
professional development.
CAA ACCREDITATION
The Master of Science education program in speech-language pathology at Clarion University is accredited by
the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-4982071 or 301-296-5700.
The academic goals of the program are:
1.
To provide a quality education to the graduate students in Speech Language Pathology. The department
has a commitment to maintain a faculty which brings to the program active involvement in research and
scholarship, but one also dedicated to teaching; a faculty which maintains currency in equipment for
teaching, for provision of clinical services, and for research.
2.
To ensure adequate student knowledge in the normal physical, biological, and psychological aspects of
speech, language, and hearing.
3.
To ensure adequate student knowledge regarding the pathologies of speech, language, and hearing.
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4.
To facilitate an interdisciplinary view of disorders of human communication.
5.
To develop self-study skills necessary to keep abreast of new scientific information.
6.
To offer a degree program suitable for both the student who plans for the masters degree and for the
student who plans to pursue doctoral study.
7.
To prepare students to work in diverse occupational settings including but not limited to hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, private practices, public schools, etc.
8.
To prepare students to carry out research projects in the areas of speech, language, and/or hearing.
9.
To ensure adequate student knowledge of communication disorders and sciences in culturally and
linguistically diverse populations.
10.
To ensure adequate student knowledge regarding augmentative and alternative forms of communication.
11.
To ensure adequate student knowledge regarding modes of communication.
12.
The graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology will have knowledge of:
a.
physics of sound, linguistics, phonetics, phonology, perceptual processes and psychoacoustics of
speech, language, and hearing;
b.
types, causes, and symptoms of disorders of speech, language, and hearing;
c.
evaluation techniques and instruments used to assess disorders of speech and language and to
screen for disorders of hearing;
d.
management procedures used in habilitation and rehabilitation of children and adults with
disorders of speech and language;
e.
habilitative and/or rehabilitative procedures with speech and language disorders associated with
hearing impairment;
f.
prevention of speech, language and hearing disorders.
The clinical education goals of the program are:
1.
To prepare students to function as independent clinicians. These levels of function will exceed or
commensurate with the clinical certification guidelines suggested by the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association, guidelines for Pennsylvania state licensure in Speech Pathology, and standards
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implemented by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for a teaching certificate in Speech and
Language Impaired.
2.
To establish basic clinical competencies in the assessment and management of individuals having
communication disorders.
3.
To prepare speech-language pathologists to fill diverse roles in the discipline.
4.
To foster attitudes conducive to high quality, ethical professional practice.
5.
To prepare the student to implement appropriate diagnostic procedures and to draw conclusions and
make recommendations based on the results of the diagnostic session for both children and adults.
6.
To prepare the student to counsel clients regarding the results of the diagnostic evaluation. Students will
be able to relay information concerning the results of assessment as well as to inform the client of
recommendations for further testing, referral, etc.
7.
To prepare the student to design and implement a program of rehabilitation for both children and adults.
This will include writing lesson plans where short term and long term objectives are appropriately
formulated.
8.
To prepare the graduate student to maintain accurate and appropriate records and to demonstrate a
sensitivity that these records are confidential. The student will also demonstrate a knowledge that they
are accountable for the services that they provide.
9.
To prepare the student to demonstrate an understanding of professional, clinical, and basic research and
to show that they can apply the results of such research to the clinical setting so that clinical services are
provided using current best evidence.
10.
The graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology will be prepared to:
a.
plan and implement appropriate diagnostic procedures for speech and language assessment
including articulation and phonological process analysis, language sampling analysis, dysphagia
evaluation, oral-facial mechanism evaluation, fluency analysis, voice and resonance evaluation,
and other special speech, language, and communicative measures.
b.
complete hearing screening assessments and comprehend the results of more sophisticated
audiometric testing as related to the client's speech and language functioning.
c.
plan and implement appropriate treatment programs for children and adults with speech,
language, and communicative disorders including articulatory and phonological process
disorders; language disorders related to developmental delay, emotional disturbance, learning
disabilities, and neurological impairment, either congenital or acquired; motor speech disorders;
dysphagia; dysfluency disorders; and vocal disorders, either functional or organic.
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d.
apply sound and current principles, concepts, and approaches in the remediation of speech,
language, and communicative disorders.
e.
interact effectively with other professionals and paraprofessionals in the assessment and
treatment of individuals with speech and language disorders.
f.
maintain a commitment to ethical professional practice, continuing education, professional
growth, and ongoing refinement of clinical skills, based on current best evidence.
GENERAL REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DEGREE OF M.S. IN
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
Refer to graduate catalog for admission requirements, policies on grades, transfer credit, assistantships, etc.
Undergraduate deficiencies: All students upon admission to the program received a form noting if
undergraduate deficiencies existed. (Remember that this compilation was based on the last available transcript
which for some of you was approximately a year old.) If, in the meantime, you have removed these
deficiencies, please talk to your advisor and review with your advisor a copy of your final transcript. These
coursework requirements are based upon departmental requirements and, thus, may vary from your own
undergraduate program. However, all deficiencies must be removed before graduation. (This does include a
regular Statistics course. Educational methodology or Measures of Testing are not usually considered to be
statistics courses.) Timeline: Deficiencies must be removed before you go off campus to externship sites.
Advisor Meetings: Every student is assigned an advisor when he or she enters the graduate program. The
advisor typically remains the same throughout the student’s training, unless a request is made for a change or if
new faculty advisors are added and student distribution changes Students are required to meet with their
advisor at least once per semester. Further, students are responsible for initiating this contact.
Program of study: Before the completion of your first full semester of graduate study, you should meet with
your faculty advisor and plan your projected Program of Study. A sample program in speech-language
pathology is found toward the end of this manual. The purpose of the form is to help ensure courses and
practicums are taken in logical relationship to one another and to allow students to project their activities in the
graduate program in the early stages.
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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: All students must complete all academic requirements
required by ASHA for the Certificate of Clinical Competence and by the department.
See Appendix for ASHA clinical certification requirements.
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MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM OF STUDY
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology: Thesis Option
1. 56 credits*
2. Required courses consisting of CSD 500, 505, 510, 512, 513, 520, 522 (12 credits), 525, 530,
535, 540, 550, 554, 575, 589, 590 (6 credits)
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology: Research Option
1. 53 credits*
2. Required courses consisting of CSD 500, 505, 510, 512, 513, 520, 522 (12 credits), 525, 530,
535, 540, 550, 554, 575, 589, 590 (3 credits)
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology: Academic Option
1. 53 credits*
2. Required courses consisting of CSD 500, 505, 510, 512, 513, 520, 522 (12 credits), 525, 530,
535, 540, 550, 554, 575, 589.
3. Elective credits selected from CSD 515 or 560.
2.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM HOURS: All students must complete 25 supervised observation hours and
have those observation hours on file. Please give a copy of your 25 observation hours to your academic
advisor.
ASHA requires a total of 400 clinical practicum hours including 25 observation hours.
ASHA Certification Standard V for detailed clinical requirements).
(Please see
Counting Clinic Hours
Only direct contact with the client or the client's family in assessment, management, and/or counseling can
be counted as practicum hours. Although several students may observe a clinical session at one time,
clinical practicum hours may be assigned only to the student who provides direct services to the client or
client's family. Typically, only one student should be working with a given client. In rare circumstances, it
is possible for several students working as a team to receive credit for the same session depending on the
specific responsibilities each student is assigned. For example, in a diagnostic session, if one student
evaluates the client and another interviews the parents, both students may receive credit for the time each
spent in providing the service. However, if one student works with the client for 30 minutes and another
student works with the client for the next 45 minutes, each student receives credit for the time he/she
actually provided services—that is, 30 and 45 minutes respectively, not 75 minutes.
Students who are completing clinical practice hours in any course will not be given a
grade in the course until the clinic clock hour form documenting clinic clock hours is
submitted to the faculty member responsible for the course.
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Students should turn in only one clinical clock hour sheet per semester with all
supervisors listed.
Clinical Practice - CSD 512, Clinical Practice I and CSD 540, Clinical Practice are scheduled at least one
time during your graduate program. All clinical experiences for students will be arranged through the
CSD department. DO NOT arrange your own clinical hours or experiences. Students will document
acquisition of clinical knowledge and skills in consultation with the clinical supervisor(s).
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF M.S.
IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
1.
The student must fulfill all general requirements for the degree. The student must meet all academic and
clinic hour requirements of ASHA.
2.
A minimum of fifty semester hours is required for the degree. The graduate student majoring in speechlanguage pathology will complete a minimum of thirty-eight credits in speech pathology courses and
twelve credits of off-campus externship.
3.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS: Each year a limited number of graduate assistantships are awarded to
individuals with regular full-admission status to a graduate program. Graduate assistants work 10-20 hours
a week in assignments related to academic programs or university-wide service. They are paid an hourly
stipend and receive a partial tuition waiver. There are no summer assistantships. Recipients of a graduate
assistantship must take at least 6 credits a semester, perform assigned duties in a satisfactory manner, and
remain in good academic standing. Students wishing to apply for a graduate assistantship should contact
the College of Graduate Studies or the individual department. Graduate assistantships are one year
appointments only, therefore, students must apply each year for one.
4.
COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY: Proficiency and fluency in the comprehension and production
of spoken English are prerequisite to the required clinical practica and off-site practicum. All students
must participate in clinical practicum and must therefore have the communication skills needed to provide
therapy. Students must be able to understand and analyze disordered English and be able to be understood
by those for whom hearing or comprehension is impaired. All undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and
newly admitted graduate students will be screened for speech, language and hearing problems that might
affect their ability to work directly with clients. If deficits are identified, recommendations will be made,
including possible therapy, to minimize the impact of the communication disorder. The program is
committed to working with matriculated students with communication disorders.
5.
ACADEMIC HONESTY AND INTEGRITYPOLICIES: The department adheres to the Academic
Honesty and Integrity Policies and Procedures specified in the Student Rights, Regulations and Procedures
Handbook. (http://www.clarion.edu/51642 and http://www.clarion.edu/67758). Sanctions against students
who engage in acts of academic dishonesty will be handled according to university policy and the policy of
the faculty member.
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6.
ACQUISITION OF ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
a. KASA: Students must record and maintain a Knowledge and Skills Acquisition (KASA) Summary
Form as delineated in the Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence. We are excited as a
department to announce that beginning in summer, 2014 the department will be moving to a fully
electronic method of maintaining information about the clinical and academic training of each student
regarding the KASA standards. This system, known as Calipso ©, “is a web-based application that
manages key aspects of academic and clinical education designed specifically and exclusively for
speech-language pathology training programs” according to the company’s web site
(http://www.calipsoclient.com/home). Calipso ©, is the system that the CSD Department is now using
to track your acquisition of academic and clinical knowledge and skills. Students must submit the
“Verification by Program Director” page when applying to ASHA for certification.
b.
Calipso Clock Hour Tracking: $85 is needed for registration and this is paid directly to Calipso ©,
at https://www.calipsoclient.com/clarion/account/login. You will receive an email directly from the
Calipso site. The instructions for registering will be in that email along with the link and enter the
group number given to you by your clinical supervisor. All students enrolled in CSD 512 will need
to register for Calipso ©. This is the system that Clarion University and the CSD Department is now
using to track your clinical clock hours, clinical evaluations and your KASA.
c. Program’s Academic Assessment Plan: The program’s assessment plan is structured so that course
learning goals lead to program outcomes. The assessment plan includes the following: Faculty
members will determine whether or not each student meets the outcomes for his/her course. At the
end of each semester, faculty members will notify the department chair of any students who fail to
meet all the learning goals for his/her course. When all the courses associated with a particular
knowledge/skill on the KASA are checked, the knowledge/skill area has been met. Students will also
be responsible
for maintaining an electronic portfolio to document these knowledge and skills
which will be evaluated by a CSD faculty member.
d. Program’s Policy Statement on Remediation of Academic and Clinical Knowledge and Skills:
Acquisition of requisite knowledge and skills
Each student must obtain academic and clinical knowledge and skills across the ASHA Scope of
Practice sufficient for entry level into the profession. Each semester, students will be asked to assess
progress toward this goal and faculty will also assess, and provide feedback, on each student’s
progress. Students with noted deficiencies in academic and/or clinical knowledge and skills will be
provided with a plan of remediation as specified by program faculty.
As students complete required coursework, there may be remediation procedures specified on a course
syllabus. When needed, students must remediate specific knowledge and skills for each course as
specified by the instructor.
Faculty will review each student’s progress toward completion of the KASA tracking form at the
student review meeting each mid-semester. Students should understand that satisfying KASA
standards does not necessarily indicate completion of departmental or university requirements. It is
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possible that a student may pass a standard in one course, but not in another course taken
subsequently. In this situation a student would be closely monitored and required to do more work to
demonstrate overall competency of that standard. Note that the opposite is also true. Satisfying
university requirements for graduation without meeting of KASA standards means that a student can
graduate but cannot apply to ASHA for certification or the state of Pennsylvania for licensure as a
speech-language pathologist.
Clinical knowledge and skills
Students are required to have sufficient clinical knowledge and skills for entry level into the
profession. Clinical skills and performance of each student should improve as he/she progresses
through the program. If clinical knowledge and skills are determined to not be at an acceptable level,
remediation to improve knowledge and skills may be recommended by the clinical supervisor.
If clinical knowledge and skills are not at an acceptable level during completion of the off-campus
externship as determined by the on-site supervisor, the university externship coordinator and/or the
student, it may be recommended that the student obtain additional clinical experience prior to
graduation. The university externship coordinator will arrange that experience in consultation with the
student.
7. CLINIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The following requirements must be completed:
a.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires Act 33 Child Abuse, Act
34Criminal Record, Act 24 and Act 114 FBI clearances for students enrolled in the
program. These background checks can take up to 10 weeks.
b.
Provide verification of a negative tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test). This test
is valid for two years. Certain agencies also require verification of a Hepatitis B
vaccination.
c.
Verification of a health examination. This examination is valid for one year and must be completed at
the University Health Center.
d.
Have current professional liability insurance. This insurance is required prior to the beginning of
actual clinical experiences. This coverage can be obtained through personal insurance or by
purchasing insurance through one of the following professional associations: Seabury and Smith or
HPSO. The liability requirement coverage is $1,000,000.
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e.
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Seabury and Smith
HPSO
Joan F. Sullivan, Licensed Agent
ASHA Group Insurance Plans
75 Remittance Drive
P.O. Box N
Chicago, IL 60690-9555
Professional Liability Insurance Programs
P.O. Box 13630
Philadelphia, PA 191-9802
1(800)982-9491
Name Tags: You will pay a $10.00 deposit for the CUP Speech and Hearing clinic to secure a Clarion
University name tag. Mrs. Beth Johnson will post information in the clinic regarding name tag
availability.
PRE-EXTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES: Two externships in a clinic and/or public school are
necessary to satisfactorily complete the 400 clock hours of supervised clinical practice. Externships are
arranged far in advance of the actual externship dates. For this reason, students planning to do an
externship during the fall or spring semester must meet the deadlines for application set by the Office of
Field Services (102 Stevens Hall). Typically these deadlines occur early in the semester preceding the
externship. Extern sites are typically within a 50 to 100 mile radius of Clarion University. Students are
not permitted to arrange their own extern sites. Students must meet with their extern supervisor to
determine appropriate placements. Prior to your externship, meeting times will be posted to address any
questions, types of externships available, starting dates, etc.
Please make sure that you keep track of your clinical clock hours during your
externship. These clinical clock hours must be submitted to the department’s faculty
supervisor before you receive a grade for your externship.
All requirements for externship and the PA Teaching Certificate are located on the website for the Clarion
University Office of Field Services: http://www.clarion.edu/19284
The following requirements must be completed:
a.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record,
Act 24 and Act 114 FBI clearances for students enrolled in the program. These background checks
can take up to 10 weeks.
b.
Provide verification of a negative tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test). This test
is valid for two years. Certain agencies also require verification of a Hepatitis B
vaccination.
c.
Verification of a health examination. This examination is valid for one year and must be completed at
the University Health Center.
d.
Ascertain and indicate acceptance of your placements with the University extern supervisor.
e.
Arrange for full use of a car.
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f.
Have current professional liability insurance on file in the Office of Field Services.
Students must satisfactorily complete CSD 540, Clinic Practice before enrolling in CSD
522, Clinical Externship. The externship is completed toward the end of a graduate
student's education. Students must have a cumulative point average of 3.00, must be in good academic
standing, and must be making satisfactory progress toward the degree to be permitted to enroll in the
externship program.
Fee Waivers for Students Assigned to Externship
Students assigned to an internship, student teaching, or similar program outside a 50-mile radius of the
Clarion Campus are exempt from the Student Center and Recreation Center fees and are only required to
pay one-half of the Student Activity fee. The student must notify the Student Accounts Receivable office
at 800-672-7171 or 814-393-2253 (menu option 4), of their exempt status to receive appropriate
reduction of their fees.
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PA TEACHING CERTIFICATION FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRED:
Those students who wish to obtain PA teaching certification for Speech and Language Impaired must
complete the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Complete a course (or have had a commensurate course) in Professional Practicum (CSD 454/554).
Complete an externship in the public schools in Pennsylvania.
Obtain a Masters degree in speech pathology
Pass the Praxis Series Tests administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
(See Appendix)
Teacher Certification upon Graduation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Upon graduation you will apply for your Pennsylvania state certification through the Teacher
Information Management System (TIMS).
The certificate fee will be collected by Pennsylvania Department of Education through the TIMS
program.
You are applying for Instructional I Certification in Speech Language Impaired and you are
being recommended for this certification by the university.
The university’s Office of Field Services staff will continue to compile the certification list and
compare it to the TIMS database to ensure all requirements for certification have been meet.
Certification applications are approved by the university at the end of the semester based upon the
successful completion of the graduate degree. Students may not receive the actual certification from
PDE until 6 to 8 weeks after the end of the semester.
Current Fee Structure for All PA Certifications
 $125.00 nonrefundable fee for all in-state certification applications.
 $185.00 nonrefundable fee for all out-of-state certification applications.
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Send PRAXIS score results to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
Forms for ETS tests can be obtained at www.ets.org/praxis.
10. NESPA: To obtain the Certificate of Clinical Competence, not only must academic and
clinical requirements be met, a student must also obtain a passing score of 162 or better
on the National Examination in Speech Pathology. Information on all PRAXIS tests and the NESPA can
be located at www.ets.org/praxis (PRAXIS Test #5331). The department currently has manuals for student
use to help them prepare for the NESPA. These can be obtained through the departmental secretary. Send
scores to ASHA and Clarion University. Use Clarion University Code RA0256; ASHA Code R5031.
11. EXIT INTERVIEW: During the semester prior to externship, each student should meet with their
academic advisor and clinical supervisor for an exit interview. At this time, remaining academic and
clinical requirements will be discussed. Also during this semester, students will be asked to complete a
questionnaire regarding the program. You will receive a memo reminding you to schedule an exit
interview.
12. GRADUATION: Students must complete an application for graduation which can be obtained at:
http://www.clarion.edu/27744. The application is typically submitted to your academic advisor the
semester before you anticipate graduating, during preregistration. Applications are due no later than the
beginning of the semester in which the student expects to graduate if the name is to appear in the
commencement program.
13. ASHA APPLICATION: Information on applying for ASHA certification and membership can be
obtained directly from ASHA http://www.asha.org. Students must complete the forms following the
directions for a CAA accredited program. The department chair will sign the forms once all requirements
are met (academic coursework completed and clinical clock hours on file). ASHA membership and
certification forms are usually submitted to the department chair after graduation, while completing your
Clinical Fellowship Year.
14. CERTIFICATE OF CLINICAL COMPETENCE: Academic and clinical practicum
requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
of the American Speech Language Hearing Association must be fulfilled to obtain the Master of Science
degree.
PA STATE LICENSURE: Students who fulfill all requirements for the Master of Science degree in
Speech-Language Pathology are eligible to apply for the PA license to practice speech pathology following
completion of the first year of postgraduate employment experience. Information about PA licensure
including the application process can be obtained from:
PA Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Hearing
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
717-783-1389 www.dos.state.pa.us
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15. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
Students who merely attend classes and participate in clinical practicum will be missing an important part
of the graduate experience: Joining the like-minded groups in the pursuit of mutual interests and goals.
Many fine organizations are available to graduate students.
Clarion University of Pa Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Clarion has a local chapter
of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association on campus. Membership is open to both
undergraduate and graduate CSD students with officers elected from the membership annually. Annual
dues are reasonable and are payable in the fall. Clarion NSSLHA plans meetings with programs of
professional interest, participates in community service, and sponsors student social gatherings.
Dr. Janis Jarecki-Liu and Mrs. Natalie Armstrong are currently the Clarion chapter advisors. You can also
learn more about Clarion NSSLHA on the department website: http://www.clarion.edu/24707/.
The National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association is an organization sponsored by ASHA
and is open to all graduate students in CSD as well as undergraduates who may be interested. The annual
membership fee entitles one to the ASHA professional journals (e.g., AJSLP, JSHR, The Asha Leader,
NSSLHA Journal, etc.); provides special discounts at national conventions, and helps build up very
important credits towards eventual certification fees and membership charges when the
student graduates from the degree program at Clarion. It pays to have been a NSSLHA member! For
information about renewing NSSLHA membership or joining for the first time, ask the Clarion NSSLHA
faculty advisor, Dr. Janis Jarecki-Liu or visit the national NSSLHA website:
http://www.asha.org/members/nsslha/.
The Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association (PSHA) is the professional state organization
serving speech-language pathologists and audiologists who work and/or live in Pennsylvania. It is affiliated
with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and provides regular meetings and an
annual o two and a half day conference, usually with noted authorities on key topics
of clinical interest. PSHA also generally awards a student scholarship each year to a graduate student
attending a graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology in Pennsylvania. Student
membership in PSHA is a very attractive offering. Rates are far below those for regular professional
membership. For information concerning the next PSHA meeting and student membership fees, go to the
PSHA website: www.psha.org.
16. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE: A complaint may be submitted by any student, instructional staff
member, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, and/or member of the public. A complaint which
relates to the standards for accreditation should first be filed in writing with the Clarion University CSD
Department through the department chair. If the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved, the person filing
the complaint may meet with the Dean of Venango College and if still not resolved, may meet with the
Provost and Academic Vice President.
Any complaint which is not resolved within the university may be filed with the Council on Academic
Accreditation using the following procedures:
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Criteria for Complaints
Complaints about programs must: (a) be against an accredited educational program in speech-language
pathology and/or audiology, (b) relate to the standards for accreditation of education programs in
audiology and speech-language pathology, and (c) include verification, if the complaint is from a student
or faculty/instructional staff member, that the complainant exhausted all institutional grievance and review
mechanisms before submitting a complaint to the CAA.
All complaints must be signed and submitted in writing to the Chair, Council on Academic Accreditation
in Audiology and Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #324C, Rockville,
MD 20850. The complaint must clearly describe the specific nature of the complaint, the relationship of
the complaint to the accreditation standards, and provide supporting data for the charge. The
complainant’s burden of proof is a preponderance or greater weight of the evidence. Complaints will not
be accepted by email or facsimile.
The procedures that the CAA follows in evaluating a complaint are available at
http://www.asha.org/academic/accreditation/accredmanual/section8.htm#Complaints_programshttp.
17. ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES:
Any student who is in need of curricular accommodations or examination accommodations should contact
the university’s Office of Disability Support Services, 102 Ralston Hall. Phone: 814-393-2095, website:
www.clarion.edu/1019
Any student who is in need of accommodations to participate in clinical service delivery should make such
requests to the CSD department chairperson.
LIST OF THINGS TO DO FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Upon arrival to campus/early first semester – turn into Office of Field Services, 102 Stevens
Hall
Act 33/34 clearances
FBI clearance
Early in first semester
Orientation for all new graduate students/Review grad student manual online
HIPPA training
Universal Precautions training
Child Abuse Training
First semester
Completion of Communication Screening
25 observation hours turned in to advisor
Obtain national NSSLHA membership (www.nsslha.org)
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Meet with advisor to complete plan of study
Physical Exam/Two-step Mantoux, university Health Center, take results to
Field Services
Purchase Professional liability insurance
Second semester
Praxis II, Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge, www.ets.org
Third semester
Obtain packet of information for externship, 102 Stevens Hall
Application for graduation
Exit interview with academic advisor
CPR training, university Health Center, date will be announced
Fourth semester
Praxis test “Teaching Speech to the Language Impaired” (You can substitute a passing
score on the National Exam, Speech Language Pathology, for this test)
Apply for Teaching Certification
Every semester
Meet with academic advisor, review academic KASA
Submit clinical clock hours through Calipso
During Clinical Fellowship
NESPA exam
Submit Application for ASHA membership (www.asha.org) to Department Chair,
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Clarion University,
840 Wood St. Clarion, PA 16214
Apply for PA license to practice SLP at the end of 12 months of employment
ASHA certification – apply midway through CFY after passing the National
Exam in Speech pathology
Send ASHA certification application to Clarion University department chair –
application will be sent back to you to submit to ASHA
PA Licensure: A Pennsylvania Bill Becomes Our New Licensure Law!!!
Our bill is now Act 106 of 2014! The new law continues to give an exemption from licensure to
speech-language pathologists and audiologists who work in the public school system. However,
separate from the bill, Representative Julie Harhart, the chair of the House Licensure Committee,
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was instrumental in getting all of the stakeholders, including PDE, together in order to finally
establish the Educational Specialists Certification in Speech-Language Pathology for those
who wish to work in the public schools. More information on that certificate will be available as
soon as regulations are established.
What does the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensure Law include?
Speech-Language Pathology
Defines the scope of practice to include:
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Evaluation and treatment of disorders of speech, language, voice, swallowing,
cognitive and social aspects of communication;
Augmentative and Alternative Communication;
Fitting and establishment of effective use of prosthetic and adaptive devices for
speaking and swallowing;
Auditory training, speech reading and speech and language intervention
secondary to hearing loss;
Using Instrumental Technology for disorders of communication, voice and
swallowing.
Audiology
Establishes the clinical doctorate as the entry level into the profession.
Defines the scope of practice to include:
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Assessment and treatment of hearing and vestibular disorders;
Assessment of candidacy for cochlear implants, fitting and mapping of cochlear
implant devices;
Selection, fitting, evaluation and dispensing of hearing aids and other
amplification systems including fitting of middle ear implantable hearing aids,
fully implantable hearing aids and bone anchored hearing aids;
Conducting otoscopic examinations;
Use of neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring as long as it is upon the
delegation from and under the overall direction of a physician.
The act also:
Establishes provisional licensure for new graduates of each profession;
Removes teachers of the hearing impaired
The law goes into effect on September 3, 2014. Although the Act goes into effect,
there needs to be regulations from the licensure board to address the specifics.
Right now, there are no distributed regulations regarding how CFs will obtain
provisional licensure. Since the CF is an ASHA requirement, there are no changes
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to supervision requirements. None of the rules for CFs will change. What does
change is that when CFs obtain provisional licensure, they will be able to easily bill
for their services. Right now, in Pennsylvania, since we do not have provisional
licensure, there could have been an issue with Medicare Billing. CFs may now also
be able to bill for Access in the schools but a supervisor’s signature may still be
required. Once there are regulations coming out of the Licensure Board roles,
responsibilities and processes will become clear.
Regulatory Agency for Licensing
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone - (717) 783-1389
Fax - (717) 787-7769
[email protected]
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_board_of_speechlanguage_and_hearing_examiners/12525/licensure_information/572114
Other states may require a provisional license to begin work – you MUST check on
this before beginning employment. Go to www.asha.org and search for “state by
state.” Contact state licensure board of the state.
PA Teaching Certificate – apply and pay fee before you leave campus.
Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
Information http://www.pde.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/teachers%2C_administrators_and_c
ertifications/7199
Additional information with related forms can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education Website
Teacher Certification
1. Upon graduation you will apply for your Pennsylvania state certification through the Teacher
Information Management System (TIMS).
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2. The certificate fee will be collected by Pennsylvania Department of Education through the TIMS
program.
3. You are applying for Instructional I Certification in Speech Language Impaired and you are
being recommended for this certification by the university.
4. The university’s Office of Field Services staff will continue to compile the certification list and compare
it to the TIMS database to ensure all requirements for certification have been meet.
Students may not receive the actual certification from PDE until 6 to 8 weeks after the end of the semester.
Language, Speech and Hearing Contacts in State Education Agency
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Bureau of Special Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126
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PRAXIS SERIES TESTS REQUIRED
FOR PA TEACHING CERTIFICATION IN SLP
September 2014
Test Code
5511
Passing Score
Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge ………………150
Agency is PDE
Please use Clarion University Code RA2649 to send the scores to the Office of
Field Services at Clarion University.
 Use code R8033 to send your score to the Pennsylvania Department of
Education.
PRAXIS TESTS REQUIRED FOR ASHA CERTIFICATION AND PA
TEACHING CERTIFICATION
Test Code
5331
ASHA
On the National Exam in Speech Language Pathology please use Clarion
University code RA0256 so that we receive a copy of your scores.
 Use ASHA Code R5031 to have your score sent to ASHA
 Use PDE Code R8033 to send your score to PA Department
of Education
Passing Score
 Passing score for ASHA CCC ……………………………………162
 Passing score for PA Teaching Certificate based
on GPA could be …………………………………………………580
590
600
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CLARION UNIVERSITY
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
PROGRAM BENCHMARKS
Pass Rate National Exam in SLP
2013 – 2014
95%
54/57
2012 – 2013
91%
39/43
2011 – 2012
88%
36/41
Program Completion Rate
2013 – 2014
98%
51/52
2012 – 2013
100%
43/43
2011 – 2012
100%
41/41
Employment Rate
2013 – 2014
98%
42/43 (12-13 graduates)
2012 – 2013
98%
40/41 (11-12 graduates)
2011 – 2012
100%
38/38 (10-11 graduates)
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CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Work Sheet M.S.
Speech Pathology
NAME: _________________________________________ ADVISOR: ________________________________________
OPTION: ____ Thesis
____ Research
___Academic
I. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Required: 12 credits in Basic Area, 6 credits in Speech Pathology, 6 credits in Audiology, 3 credits in
Statistics, 9 credits in Biology/Physical Science/Math, 3 credits in Behavioral and/or Social Science and coursework in Augmentative &
Alternative Communication)
Course
Number
Date
Name
Anticipated
Completed
________
Credits
Grade
_____
_____
_____
______ _____
_____
_____
_____
_____
II. SPEECH PATHOLOGY (Required: 38 credits academic; 12 credits externship)
CSD 512
Clinical Practice I
CSD 513
Communication Dis. In Multicultural Populations
_________
CSD 540
Clinical Practice
CSD 505
Articulatory & Phon. Dis.
CSD 520
CSD 500
CSD 510
CSD 525
CSD 530
CSD 550
CSD 592
CSD 589
Language Disorders in Child.
Aphasia
Seminar In Neuropathology
Stuttering
Voice
Motor Speech Disorders
Dysphagia
Research Methods in Comm Disorders
________
1
1
3
3
_____
_____
_____
_____
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
CSD 535
Audiology Seminar
3
_____
CSD 554
Professional Practicum________________________
_________
_________
3
_____
III. RESEARCH PROJECT (Academic option not required) (Required: Thesis option 6 credits, Research option 3 credits)
CSD 590
3
_____
CSD 590
3
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IV. EXTERNSHIP (Most students will need to successfully complete an 8-16 week Externship to obtain sufficient hours of supervised
practicum)
CSD 522
Externship
6
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CSD 522
Externship
6
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V. ASHA REQUIREMENTS (Projected Date, Date Completed)
Basic Area
Minor Area
Major Area
Related
25 Observation Hrs.
Clinic Clock Hrs.
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A.
Admission requirements
Biological Sciences
Physical Science
Behavioral/Social Sciences
CSD 150
Speech Science
CSD 156
Phonetics and Phonology
CSD 251
Anatomy of Speech & Hearing Mechanisms
CSD 257
Developmental Seq. In Lang. & Speech
CSD 352
Speech Disorders
CSD 353
Adult Communication Disorders or CSD 258
Language Disorders in Children
CSD 460
Intro to Audiology
Math 221 or Psy 230 Statistics
CSD 463
Aural Rehabilitation
CSD 475
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Cr.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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GRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS
2014 – 2016
Summer 2
2014
500
512
513
535
540
589
522
Summer 3
2014
512
520
530
540
592
522
Summer 2
2015
512
513
535
540
550
589
522
Summer 3
2015
512
520
530
540
592
522
Fall 2014
500
505
510
512
513
515
530
540
575
589
592
522
Fall 2015
500
505
510
512
513
515
530
540
575
589
592
522
Spring
2015
510
512
513
520
525
535
540
550
554
560
522
Spring
2016
510
512
513
520
525
535
540
550
554
560
522
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Fall Start A
Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Sum 2 2015
Sum 3 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
CSD 505
CSD 510
CSD 589
CSD 515 E or
CSD 512
10 - 13
CSD 520
CSD 525
CSD 550
CSD 560 E or
CSD 554 E
9 – 12
CSD 535
CSD 513
CSD 530 or
CSD 592
CSD 513 (Sum or F)
CSD 540
CSD 500
CSD 592 or
CSD 530
9 - 10
Externship
(Sum or F)
_______
3-4
_______
3
_________
12
Fall Start B
Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Sum 2 2015
Sum 3 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
CSD 505
CSD 500
CSD 589
9
CSD 550
CSD 520
CSD525
CSD 512
10
CSD 540
CSD 535
6
CSD 540
3
CSD 592
CSD 510
CSD 530
CSD 513
10
Externship
12
Fall Start C
Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Sum 2 2015
Sum 3 2015
Fall 2015
CSD 505
CSD 500
CSD 515 E
CSD 510
CSD 512 or
CSD 513
_______
13
CSD 525
CSD 520
CSD 540
CSD 512 or
CSD 513
CSD 535 or
CSD 550
13
CSD 589
CSD 535 or
CSD 550
CSD 592
CSD 530
Externship
___________________
12
__________
12
Fall Start D
Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Sum or Fall 2016
CSD 505
CSD 500
CSD 589
9
CSD 525
CSD 535
CSD 520
CSD 512
10
CSD 530
CSD 540
CSD 592
9
CSD 510
CSD 550
CSD554 or 560
CSD 513
10
Externship
12
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Summer Start A
Sum 2 2014
Sum 3 2014
Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Sum 2015
Fall 2015
CSD 500 or
CSD 589
CSD 512 or
CSD 513
CSD 535
CSD 530 or
CSD 592
CSD 512
CSD 520
CSD 500 or
CSD 589
CSD 505
CSD 530 or
CSD 592
CSD 510 or
CSD 515 E
CSD 513
13
CSD 525
CSD 550
CSD 540
CSD 560 E or
CSD 554 E or
CSD 510
Externship
Externship
________
12
_________
6
_________
6
___________________
13
Summer Start B
Sum 3 2014
Fall 2014
Spring 2015
Sum 2 2015
Sum 3 2015
Fall 2015
CSD 530
CSD 520
CSD 500
CSD 505
CSD 589
CSD 513
_______
10
CSD 512
CSD 510
CSD 525
CSD 550
_________
10
CSD 540
CSD 535
CSD 540
CSD 592
Externship
______
6
____________________
12
_______
12
Spring Start 2015
Spring 2015
Sum 2 2015
Sum 3 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
CSD 513
CSD 520
CSD 525
CSD 535 or
CSD 550
CSD 560 E or
CSD 554 E or
CSD 510
_______
13
CSD 512 or
CSD 513
CSD 535 or
CSD 550
CSD 589
CSD 512
CSD 592
CSD 530
CSD 540
CSD 510 or
CSD 515 E
CSD 500
CSD 505
Externship
______
12
________
12
____________________
13
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How to Apply for Certification in Speech-Language Pathology
For a limited time, applicants for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
may submit an application under either the 2005 Standards for Certification or the 2014 Standards for Certification.
Applications under the 2005 standards will be accepted through August 31, 2014; however, beginning September 1, 2014,
only applications under the 2014 standards will be accepted.
Please be aware that certification applications postmarked
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on or after September 1, 2014, will be processed under the 2014 standards
Initial Application
You may submit an application any time after you have completed the necessary coursework, practicum, and received the
required graduate degree from a CAA-accredited academic program. When completing your application, please consult
the list of institution codes [PDF] to determine the code for your college or university.
Important note: Select the year of the standards that you will be applying under (2005 or 2014) and submit the full 4page application, including the Verification by Program Director (page 4), for those standards only. Applications
containing a combination of pages from 2005 and 2014 will not be accepted; you will be asked to resubmit your
application and the processing of your certification application will be delayed.
2014 Standards
Applications accepted beginning September 1, 2014
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Application for Speech-Language Pathology Certification (2014) [PDF]
Dues/Fees Payment
Additional Required Documents
To complete your application for certification, you must also submit the following:
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Passing Praxis exam scores (sent directly to ASHA from ETS)
Official graduate transcript* which verifies the date and degree awarded (may arrive directly from
institution)
or a letter from the registrar verifying completion of requirements for the degree
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF) Report and Rating Form [PDF] to report
Clinical Fellowship experience
Disclosure documents: If you checked yes to a disclosure question on the application, please review
the requirements for certified copies of court or other legal documents.
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*Applicants applying more than three years after graduation from a CAA-accredited graduate program must submit
official undergraduate transcripts reflecting all coursework completed for certification. Internationally educated applicants
must submit an original evaluated transcript.
Dues and Fees
ASHA’s Certification and Membership programs are based upon a calendar year and subject to rates listed below.
Applications received between September 1 and December 31 will be processed for the current year but will include
membership and certification through the following year. Please submit payment in full with your application according to
your selected category below. All dues/fees payments are non-refundable.
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NSSLHA Conversion: $286
For members of NSSLHA who have held NSSLHA membership for two consecutive years at the
time of graduation, and who are applying for ASHA membership and certification by August 31 of
the year following graduation.
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Recent Graduate: $461
For individuals applying for membership and certification within 12 months of their graduation date
who are not eligible for the NSSLHA Conversion rate.
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Certification and ASHA Membership: $511
For individuals who received their graduate degree prior to 2013 who are not eligible for the
NSSLHA Conversion or Recent Graduate categories.
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Certification without ASHA Membership: $455
For individuals desiring to become certified without membership in the Association.
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Dual Certification: $256
For individuals already certified or in the process of certification in one area who wish to apply for
certification in the other area. Note: Individuals who apply for certification in both areas at the same
time pay fees for single area certification application only.
The maintenance of your certification and/or membership, in addition to continuing professional development
requirements (if applicable), is dependent upon payment of your annual dues and fees.
Certification Timeline
Once received at the National Office, please allow 4–6 weeks and sometimes as long as 6–8 weeks during very busy
periods for the review of your completed application and all additional required documentation. Certification cannot be
awarded until we have verified that all requirements of the standards have been met.
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Questions?
Contact the Action Center at 800-498-2071 with any questions about applying for ASHA certification.
Code of Ethics
Reference this material as: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2010r). Code of Ethics [Ethics].
Available from www.asha.org/policy.
Index terms: ethics
doi:10.1044/policy.ET2010-00309
© Copyright 2014 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association disclaims any liability to any party for the accuracy, completeness, or
availability of these documents, or for any damages arising out of the use of the documents and any information they contain.
Preamble The preservation of the highest standards of integrity and ethical principles is vital
to the responsible discharge of obligations by speech-language pathologists,
audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. This Code of Ethics sets
forth the fundamental principles and rules considered essential to this purpose.
Every individual who is (a) a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, whether certified or not, (b) a nonmember holding the Certificate of
Clinical Competence from the Association, (c) an applicant for membership or
certification, or (d) a Clinical Fellow seeking to fulfill standards for certification
shall abide by this Code of Ethics.
Any violation of the spirit and purpose of this Code shall be considered unethical.
Failure to specify any particular responsibility or practice in this Code of Ethics
shall not be construed as denial of the existence of such responsibilities or practices.
The fundamentals of ethical conduct are described by Principles of Ethics and by
Rules of Ethics as they relate to the responsibility to persons served, the public,
speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing
scientists, and to the conduct of research and scholarly activities.
Principles of Ethics, aspirational and inspirational in nature, form the underlying
moral basis for the Code of Ethics. Individuals shall observe these principles as
affirmative obligations under all conditions of professional activity.
Rules of Ethics are specific statements of minimally acceptable professional
conduct or of prohibitions and are applicable to all individuals.
Principle of Ethics I Individuals shall honor their responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of
persons they serve professionally or who are participants in research and scholarly
activities, and they shall treat animals involved in research in a humane manner.
Rules of Ethics A. Individuals shall provide all services competently.
B. Individuals shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to
ensure that high-quality service is provided.
C. Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services or
the conduct of research and scholarly activities on the basis of race or ethnicity,
gender, gender identity/gender expression, age, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation, or disability.
D. Individuals shall not misrepresent the credentials of assistants, technicians,
support personnel, students, Clinical Fellows, or any others under their
supervision, and they shall inform those they serve professionally of the name
and professional credentials of persons providing services.
E. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall not delegate
tasks that require the unique skills, knowledge, and judgment that are within
the scope of their profession to assistants, technicians, support personnel, or
any nonprofessionals over whom they have supervisory responsibility.ics
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F. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence may delegate
tasks related to provision of clinical services to assistants, technicians, support
personnel, or any other persons only if those services are appropriately
supervised, realizing that the responsibility for client welfare remains with the
certified individual.
G. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence may delegate
tasks related to provision of clinical services that require the unique skills,
knowledge, and judgment that are within the scope of practice of their
profession to students only if those services are appropriately supervised. The
responsibility for client welfare remains with the certified individual.
H. Individuals shall fully inform the persons they serve of the nature and possible
effects of services rendered and products dispensed, and they shall inform
participants in research about the possible effects of their participation in
research conducted.
I. Individuals shall evaluate the effectiveness of services rendered and of
products dispensed, and they shall provide services or dispense products only
when benefit can reasonably be expected.
J. Individuals shall not guarantee the results of any treatment or procedure,
directly or by implication; however, they may make a reasonable statement of
prognosis.
K. Individuals shall not provide clinical services solely by correspondence.
L. Individuals may practice by telecommunication (e.g., telehealth/e-health),
where not prohibited by law.
M. Individuals shall adequately maintain and appropriately secure records of
professional services rendered, research and scholarly activities conducted,
and products dispensed, and they shall allow access to these records only when
authorized or when required by law.
N. Individuals shall not reveal, without authorization, any professional or
personal information about identified persons served professionally or
identified participants involved in research and scholarly activities unless
doing so is necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the community
or is otherwise required by law.
O. Individuals shall not charge for services not rendered, nor shall they
misrepresent services rendered, products dispensed, or research and scholarly
activities conducted.
P. Individuals shall enroll and include persons as participants in research or
teaching demonstrations only if their participation is voluntary, without
coercion, and with their informed consent.
Q. Individuals whose professional services are adversely affected by substance
abuse or other health-related conditions shall seek professional assistance and,
where appropriate, withdraw from the affected areas of practice.
R. Individuals shall not discontinue service to those they are serving without
providing reasonable notice.
Principle of Ethics II Individuals shall honor their responsibility to achieve and maintain the highest
level of professional competence and performance.
Code of Ethics
Rules of Ethics A. [Deleted effective June 1, 2014] Individuals shall engage in the provision of
clinical services only when they hold the appropriate Certificate of Clinical
Competence or when they are in the certification process and are supervised
by an individual who holds the appropriate Certificate of Clinical
Competence.
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B. Individuals shall engage in only those aspects of the professions that are within
the scope of their professional practice and competence, considering their level
of education, training, and experience.
C. Individuals shall engage in lifelong learning to maintain and enhance
professional competence and performance.
D. Individuals shall not require or permit their professional staff to provide
services or conduct research activities that exceed the staff member's
competence, level of education, training, and experience.
E. Individuals shall ensure that all equipment used to provide services or to
conduct research and scholarly activities is in proper working order and is
properly calibrated.
Principle of Ethics
III
Individuals shall honor their responsibility to the public by promoting public
understanding of the professions, by supporting the development of services
designed to fulfill the unmet needs of the public, and by providing accurate
information in all communications involving any aspect of the professions,
including the dissemination of research findings and scholarly activities, and the
promotion, marketing, and advertising of products and services.
Rules of Ethics A. Individuals shall not misrepresent their credentials, competence, education,
training, experience, or scholarly or research contributions.
B. Individuals shall not participate in professional activities that constitute a
conflict of interest.
C. Individuals shall refer those served professionally solely on the basis of the
interest of those being referred and not on any personal interest, financial or
otherwise.
D. Individuals shall not misrepresent research, diagnostic information, services
rendered, results of services rendered, products dispensed, or the effects of
products dispensed.
E. Individuals shall not defraud or engage in any scheme to defraud in connection
with obtaining payment, reimbursement, or grants for services rendered,
research conducted, or products dispensed.
F. Individuals' statements to the public shall provide accurate information about
the nature and management of communication disorders, about the
professions, about professional services, about products for sale, and about
research and scholarly activities.
G. Individuals' statements to the public when advertising, announcing, and
marketing their professional services; reporting research results; and
promoting products shall adhere to professional standards and shall not contain
misrepresentations.
Principle of Ethics IV Individuals shall honor their responsibilities to the professions and their
relationships with colleagues, students, and members of other professions and disciplines.
Rules of Ethics A. Individuals shall uphold the dignity and autonomy of the professions, maintain
harmonious interprofessional and intraprofessional relationships, and accept
the professions' self-imposed standards.
B. Individuals shall prohibit anyone under their supervision from engaging in any
practice that violates the Code of Ethics.
C. Individuals shall not engage in dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
D. Individuals shall not engage in any form of unlawful harassment, including
sexual harassment or power abuse.
E. Individuals shall not engage in any other form of conduct that adversely reflects
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on the professions or on the individual's fitness to serve persons professionally.
F. Individuals shall not engage in sexual activities with clients, students, or
research participants over whom they exercise professional authority or power.
G. Individuals shall assign credit only to those who have contributed to a
publication, presentation, or product. Credit shall be assigned in proportion to
the contribution and only with the contributor's consent.
H. Individuals shall reference the source when using other persons' ideas,
research, presentations, or products in written, oral, or any other media
presentation or summary.
I. Individuals' statements to colleagues about professional services, research
results, and products shall adhere to prevailing professional standards and shall
contain no misrepresentations.
J. Individuals shall not provide professional services without exercising
independent professional judgment, regardless of referral source or
prescription.
K. Individuals shall not discriminate in their relationships with colleagues,
students, and members of other professions and disciplines on the basis of race
or ethnicity, gender, gender identity/gender expression, age, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
L. Individuals shall not file or encourage others to file complaints that disregard
or ignore facts that would disprove the allegation, nor should the Code of Ethics
be used for personal reprisal, as a means of addressing personal animosity, or
as a vehicle for retaliation.
M. Individuals who have reason to believe that the Code of Ethics has been
violated shall inform the Board of Ethics.
N. Individuals shall comply fully with the policies of the Board of Ethics in its
consideration and adjudication of complaints of violations of the Code of
Ethics.
Cod
Standards and Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of
Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
Effective Date: September 1, 2014
Introduction
The Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC) is a semi-autonomous
credentialing body of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The charges to the CFCC are: to define the
standards for clinical certification; to apply those standards in granting certification to individuals; to have final authority
to withdraw certification in cases where certification has been granted on the basis of inaccurate information; and to
administer the certification maintenance program.
A Practice and Curriculum Analysis of the Profession of Speech-Language Pathology was conducted in 2009 under the
auspices of the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) and the CFCC.
The survey analysis was reviewed by the CFCC, and the following standards were developed to better fit current practice
models.
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The 2014 standards and implementation procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language
Pathology will go into effect for all applications for certification received on or after September 1, 2014. View the SLP
Standards Crosswalk [PDF] for more specific information on how the standards will change from the current SLP
standards to the 2014 SLP standards.
Citation
Cite as: Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association. (2013). 2014 Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language
Pathology. Retrieved [date] from http://www.asha.org/Certification/2014-Speech-Language-Pathology-CertificationStandards/.
The Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology are shown in bold. The Council
for Clinical Certification implementation procedures follow each standard.
Standard I—Degree
Standard II—Education Program
Standard III—Program of Study
Standard IV—Knowledge Outcomes
Standard V—Skills Outcomes
Standard VI—Assessment
Standard VII—Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship
Standard VIII—Maintenance of Certification
Standard I: Degree
The applicant for certification must have a master's, doctoral, or other recognized post-baccalaureate degree.
Implementation: The Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC) has the
authority to determine eligibility of all applicants for certification.
Standard II: Education Program
All graduate course work and graduate clinical experience required in speech-language pathology must have been
initiated and completed in a speech-language pathology program accredited by the Council on Academic
Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
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Implementation: If the graduate program of study is initiated and completed in a CAA-accredited program or in a program
that held candidacy status for CAA accreditation, and if the program director or official designee verifies that all
knowledge and skills required at the time of application have been met, approval of the application is automatic.
Applicants eligible for automatic approval must submit an official graduate transcript that verifies the date the graduate
degree was awarded. The official graduate transcript must be received by the National Office no later than 1 year from the
date the application was received. Verification of the graduate degree is required of the applicant before the certificate is
awarded.
Individuals educated outside the United States or its territories must submit documentation that course work was
completed in an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited or recognized by the appropriate regulatory
authority for that country. In addition, applicants outside the United States or its territories must meet each of the
standards that follow.
Standard III: Program of Study
The applicant for certification must have completed a program of study (a minimum of 36 semester credit hours at
the graduate level) that includes academic course work and supervised clinical experience sufficient in depth and
breadth to achieve the specified knowledge and skills outcomes stipulated in Standard IV-A through IV-G and
Standard V-A through V-C.
Implementation: The minimum of 36 graduate semester credit hours must have been earned in a program that addresses
the knowledge and skills pertinent to the ASHA Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology.
Standard IV: Knowledge Outcomes
Standard IV-A
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of the biological sciences, physical sciences, statistics, and the
social/behavioral sciences.
Implementation: Acceptable courses in biological sciences should emphasize a content area related to human or animal
sciences (e.g., biology, human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, human genetics, veterinary
science). Acceptable courses in physical sciences should include physics or chemistry. Acceptable courses in
social/behavioral sciences should include psychology, sociology, anthropology, or public health. A stand-alone course in
statistics is required. Research methodology courses in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) may not be used to
satisfy the statistics requirement. A course in biological and physical sciences specifically related to CSD may not be
applied for certification purposes to this category unless the course fulfills a university requirement in one of these areas.
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Standard IV-B
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes,
including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and
cultural bases. The applicant must have demonstrated the ability to integrate information pertaining to normal
and abnormal human development across the life span.
Standard IV-C
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders and differences,
including the appropriate etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological,
developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates in the following areas:
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articulation;
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fluency;
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voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation;
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receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics,
linguistic communication and paralinguistic communication) in speaking, listening, reading,
writing;
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hearing, including the impact on speech and language;
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swallowing (oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, and related functions, including oral function for
feeding, orofacial myology);
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cognitive aspects of communication (attention, memory, sequencing, problem-solving,
executive functioning);
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social aspects of communication (including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and
lack of communication opportunities);
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augmentative and alternative communication modalities.
Implementation: It is expected that course work addressing the professional knowledge specified in Standard IV-C will
occur primarily at the graduate level.
Standard IV-D
For each of the areas specified in Standard IV-C, the applicant must have demonstrated current knowledge of the
principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing
disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and
cultural correlates.
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Standard IV-E
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of standards of ethical conduct.
Implementation: The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and rules of the current ASHA Code
of Ethics.
Standard IV-F
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of processes used in research and of the integration of research
principles into evidence-based clinical practice.
Implementation: The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles of basic and applied research and
research design. In addition, the applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of how to access sources of research
information and have demonstrated the ability to relate research to clinical practice.
Standard IV-G
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of contemporary professional issues.
Implementation: The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of professional issues that affect speech-language
pathology. Issues typically include trends in professional practice, academic program accreditation standards, ASHA
practice policies and guidelines, and reimbursement procedures.
Standard IV-H
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of entry level and advanced certifications, licensure, and other
relevant professional credentials, as well as local, state, and national regulations and policies relevant to
professional practice.
Standard V: Skills Outcomes
Standard V-A
The applicant must have demonstrated skills in oral and written or other forms of communication sufficient for
entry into professional practice.
Implementation: Individuals are eligible to apply for certification once they have completed all graduate-level academic
course work and clinical practicum and been judged by the graduate program as having acquired all of the knowledge and
skills mandated by the current standards.
The applicant must have demonstrated communication skills sufficient to achieve effective clinical and professional
interaction with clients/patients and relevant others. For oral communication, the applicant must have demonstrated
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speech and language skills in English, which, at a minimum, are consistent with ASHA’s current position statement on
students and professionals who speak English with accents and nonstandard dialects. In addition, the applicant must have
demonstrated the ability to write and comprehend technical reports, diagnostic and treatment reports, treatment
plans, and professional correspondence in English.
Standard V-B
The applicant for certification must have completed a program of study that included experiences sufficient in
breadth and depth to achieve the following skills outcomes:
1. Evaluation
a. Conduct screening and prevention procedures (including prevention activities).
b. Collect case history information and integrate information from clients/patients, family, caregivers,
teachers, and relevant others, including other professionals.
c. Select and administer appropriate evaluation procedures, such as behavioral observations,
nonstandardized and standardized tests, and instrumental procedures.
d. Adapt evaluation procedures to meet client/patient needs.
e. Interpret, integrate, and synthesize all information to develop diagnoses and make appropriate
recommendations for intervention.
f. Complete administrative and reporting functions necessary to support evaluation.
g. Refer clients/patients for appropriate services.
2. Intervention
a. Develop setting-appropriate intervention plans with measurable and achievable goals that meet
clients'/patients' needs. Collaborate with clients/patients and relevant others in the planning process.
b. Implement intervention plans (involve clients/patients and relevant others in the intervention process).
c. Select or develop and use appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention.
d.
Measure and evaluate clients'/patients' performance and progress.
e. Modify intervention plans, strategies, materials, or instrumentation as appropriate to meet the needs of
clients/patients.
f.
Complete administrative and reporting functions necessary to support intervention.
g.
Identify and refer clients/patients for services as appropriate.
3. Interaction and Personal Qualities
a. Communicate effectively, recognizing the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and
cultural/linguistic background of the client/patient, family, caregivers, and relevant others.
b.
Collaborate with other professionals in case management.
c. Provide counseling regarding communication and swallowing disorders to clients/patients, family,
caregivers, and relevant others.
d. Adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics and behave professionally.
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Implementation: The applicant must have acquired the skills referred to in this standard applicable across the nine major
areas listed in Standard IV-C. Skills may be developed and demonstrated by direct client/patient contact in clinical
experiences, academic course work, labs, simulations, examinations, and completion of independent projects.
The applicant must have obtained a sufficient variety of supervised clinical experiences in different work settings and with
different populations so that he or she can demonstrate skills across the ASHA Scope of Practice in Speech-Language
Pathology. Supervised clinical experience is defined as clinical services (i.e., assessment/diagnosis/evaluation, screening,
treatment, report writing, family/client consultation, and/or counseling) related to the management of populations that fit
within the ASHA Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology.
Supervisors of clinical experiences must hold a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in the appropriate area
of practice during the time of supervision. The supervised activities must be within the ASHA Scope of Practice in
Speech-Language Pathology to count toward certification.
Standard V-C
The applicant for certification in speech-language pathology must complete a minimum of 400 clock hours of
supervised clinical experience in the practice of speech-language pathology. Twenty-five hours must be spent in
clinical observation, and 375 hours must be spent in direct client/patient contact.
Implementation: Guided observation hours generally precede direct contact with clients/patients. The observation and
direct client/patient contact hours must be within the ASHA Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology and must be
under the supervision of a qualified professional who holds current ASHA certification in the appropriate practice area.
Such supervision may occur simultaneously with the student's observation or afterwards through review and approval of
written reports or summaries submitted by the student. Students may use video recordings of client services for
observation purposes.
Applicants should be assigned practicum only after they have acquired sufficient knowledge bases to qualify for such
experience. Only direct contact with the client or the client's family in assessment, intervention, and/or counseling can be
counted toward practicum. Although several students may observe a clinical session at one time, clinical practicum hours
should be assigned only to the student who provides direct services to the client or client's family. Typically, only one
student should be working with a given client at a time in order to count the practicum hours. In rare circumstances, it is
possible for several students working as a team to receive credit for the same session, depending on the specific
responsibilities each student is assigned. For example, in a diagnostic session, if one student evaluates the client and
another interviews the parents, both students may receive credit for the time each spent in providing the service. However,
if student A works with the client for 30 minutes and student B works with the client for the next 45 minutes, each student
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receives credit for only the time he/she actually provided services—that is, 30 minutes for student A and 45 minutes for
student B. The applicant must maintain documentation of time spent in supervised practicum, verified by the program in
accordance with Standards III and IV.
Standard V-D
At least 325 of the 400 clock hours must be completed while the applicant is engaged in graduate study in a
program accredited in speech-language pathology by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and
Speech-Language Pathology.
Implementation: A minimum of 325 clock hours of clinical practicum must be completed at the graduate level. At the
discretion of the graduate program, hours obtained at the undergraduate level may be used to satisfy the remainder of the
requirement.
Standard V-E
Supervision must be provided by individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in the appropriate
profession. The amount of direct supervision must be commensurate with the student's knowledge, skills, and
experience, must not be less than 25% of the student's total contact with each client/patient, and must take place
periodically throughout the practicum. Supervision must be sufficient to ensure the welfare of the client/patient.
Implementation: Direct supervision must be in real time. A supervisor must be available to consult with a student
providing clinical services to the supervisor's client. Supervision of clinical practicum is intended to provide guidance and
feedback and to facilitate the student's acquisition of essential clinical skills. The 25% supervision standard is a minimum
requirement and should be adjusted upward whenever the student's level of knowledge, skills, and experience warrants.
Standard V-F
Supervised practicum must include experience with client/patient populations across the life span and from
culturally/linguistically diverse backgrounds. Practicum must include experience with client/patient populations
with various types and severities of communication and/or related disorders, differences, and disabilities.
Implementation: The applicant must demonstrate direct client/patient clinical experiences in both assessment and
intervention with both children and adults from the range of disorders and differences named in Standard IV-C.
Standard VI: Assessment
The applicant must have passed the national examination adopted by ASHA for purposes of certification in
speech-language pathology.
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Implementation: Results of the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology submitted for initial certification must
come directly to ASHA from ETS. The passing score received at the time of application must not be more than 5 years
old. Applicants who fail the examination may retake it; an applicant who has not taken the national examination at the
time of application has 2 years from the time the application has been received to achieve and submit a passing score on
the national examination. If the exam is not successfully passed within the 2-year application period, the applicant’s
certification file will be closed. If the exam is passed at a later date, the individual will be required to reapply for
certification under the standards in effect at that time.
Standard VII: Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship
The applicant must successfully complete a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (CF).
Implementation: The Clinical Fellowship may be initiated only after completion of all academic course work and clinical
experiences required to meet the knowledge and skills delineated in Standards IV and V. The CF experience must be
initiated within 24 months of the date the application is received. Once the CF has been initiated, it must be completed
within 48 months. If the CF has not been completed within this timeframe, the application process will be terminated. The
Clinical Fellow will be required to reapply for certification and must meet the Standards in effect at the time of reapplication. CF experiences older than 5 years at the time of application will not be accepted.
The CF must have been completed under the mentorship of an individual who held the ASHA Certificate of Clinical
Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) throughout the duration of the fellowship. It is the Clinical
Fellow’s responsibility to identify a mentoring speech-language pathologist (SLP) who holds an active Certificate of
Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. Should the certification status of the mentoring SLP change during
the CF experience, the Clinical Fellow will be awarded credit only for that portion of time during which the mentoring
SLP held certification. It, therefore, is incumbent on the CF to verify the mentoring SLP’s status periodically throughout
the Clinical Fellowship experience. A family member or individual related in any way to the Clinical Fellow may not
serve as a mentoring SLP.
Standard VII-A: Clinical Fellowship Experience
The Clinical Fellowship must have consisted of clinical service activities that foster the continued growth and
integration of knowledge, skills, and tasks of clinical practice in speech-language pathology consistent with ASHA's
current Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology. The Clinical Fellowship must have consisted of no less
than 36 weeks of full-time professional experience or its part-time equivalent.
Implementation: No less than 80% of the Fellow's major responsibilities during the CF experience must have been in
direct client/patient contact (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, screening, treatment, clinical research activities,
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family/client consultations, recordkeeping, report writing, and/or counseling) related to the management process for
individuals who exhibit communication and/or swallowing disabilities.
Full-time professional experience is defined as 35 hours per week, culminating in a minimum of 1,260 hours. Part-time
experience of less than 5 hours per week will not meet the CF requirement and may not be counted toward completion of
the experience. Similarly, work in excess of the 35 hours per week cannot be used to shorten the CF to less than 36 weeks.
Standard VII-B: Clinical Fellowship Mentorship
The Clinical Fellow must have received ongoing mentoring and formal evaluations by the CF mentor.
Implementation: Mentoring must have included on-site observations and other monitoring activities. These activities may
have been executed by correspondence, review of video and/or audio recordings, evaluation of written reports, telephone
conferences with the Fellow, and evaluations by professional colleagues with whom the Fellow works. The CF mentor
and Clinical Fellow must have participated in regularly scheduled formal evaluations of the Fellow's progress during the
CF experience.
The mentoring SLP must engage in no fewer than 36 supervisory activities during the clinical fellowship experience. This
supervision must include 18 on-site observations of direct client contact at the Clinical Fellow’s work site (1 hour = 1 onsite observation; a maximum of six on-site observations may be accrued in 1 day). At least six on-site observations must
be conducted during each third of the CF experience. On-site observations must consist of the Clinical Fellow engaged in
screening, evaluation, assessment, and/or habilitation/rehabilitation activities. Use of real-time, interactive video and
audio conferencing technology is permitted as a form of on-site observation, for which pre-approval must be obtained.
Additionally, supervision must also include 18 other monitoring activities. At least six other monitoring activities must be
conducted during each third of the CF experience. Other monitoring activities are defined as evaluation of reports written
by the Clinical Fellow, conferences between the mentoring SLP and the Clinical Fellow, discussions with professional
colleagues of the Fellow, etc., and may be executed by correspondence, telephone, or reviewing of video and/or audio
tapes.
On rare occasions, the CFCC may allow the supervisory process to be conducted in other ways. However, a request for
other supervisory mechanisms must be submitted in written form to the CFCC, and co-signed by the CF mentor, before
the CF is initiated. The request must include the reason for the alternative supervision and a description of the supervision
that would be provided. At a minimum, such a request must outline the type, length, and frequency of the supervision that
would be provided.
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Standard VII-C: Clinical Fellowship Outcomes
The Clinical Fellow must have demonstrated knowledge and skills consistent with the ability to practice
independently.
Implementation: At the completion of the CF experience, the applicant will have acquired and demonstrated the ability to

integrate and apply theoretical knowledge,

evaluate his or her strengths and identify his or her limitations,

refine clinical skills within the Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology,
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apply the ASHA Code of Ethics to independent professional practice.
In addition, upon completion of the CF, the applicant must have demonstrated the ability to perform clinical activities
accurately, consistently, and independently and to seek guidance as necessary.
The CF mentor must submit the Clinical Fellowship Report and Rating Form, which includes the Clinical Fellowship
Skills Inventory (CFSI), as soon as the CF successfully completes the CF experience. This report must be signed by both
the Clinical Fellow and mentoring SLP.
Standard VIII: Maintenance of Certification
Certificate holders must demonstrate continued professional development for maintenance of the Certificate of
Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
Implementation: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
must accumulate 30 certification maintenance hours of professional development during every 3-year maintenance
interval. Intervals are continuous and begin January 1 of the year following award of initial certification or reinstatement
of certification. A random audit of compliance will be conducted.
Accrual of professional development hours, adherence to the ASHA Code of Ethics, submission of certification
maintenance compliance documentation, and payment of annual dues and/or certification fees are required for
maintenance of certification.
If renewal of certification is not accomplished within the 3-year period, certification will expire. Individuals wishing to
regain certification must submit a reinstatement application and meet the standards in effect at the time the reinstatement
application is submitted.
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