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According to ASHA's Knowledge and Skills for Supervisors of SLPAs (2002), the SLP needs to:
- Select and assign appropriate clients to the SLPA
- Determine the nature of supervision that is appropriate for the SLPA
- Establish and maintain an effective relationship with the SLPA
- Establish a system of accountability for document use and supervision of the SLPA
- Direct the SLPA in:
- following screening protocols
- following individualized treatment plans
- maintaining clinical records
- implementing research procedures, in-service training, and public relations programs
- Demonstrate for and participate with the SLPA in the clinical process
- Interact with the SLPA in planning and executing supervisory conferences
- Provide feedback to the SLPA regarding skills
- Assist the SLPA in:
- developing skills of verbal reporting and assigned informal written reporting
- effectively selecting, preparing, and presenting treatment materials and organizing treatment environments
- using appropriate language (oral and written) when interacting with clients and others
- Share information regarding ethical, legal, regulatory, and reimbursement aspects of professional practice
- Model and facilitate professional conduct
- Train the SLPA to check and maintain equipment and to observe universal precautions
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