Knowledge and Skills Acquisition (KASA)

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Northern Arizona University

M.S. Program of Clinical Speech-Language Pathology

Revised: 8/5/2015

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Met all ASHA requirements: Yes No If “No”, why?

2014 Standards and Implementation Procedures for the

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

In order to fulfill requirements for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), a record must be maintained showing students’ progress in achieving the knowledge and skills that are expected of all students completing a master’s degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders. An updated copy of the record for each graduate semester completed by the advisor and placed in the student’s file. A copy of the completed record must be in the student’s file as a requirement for graduation. There should be something circled in each section.

Each graduate student will keep a record of the standards as they are successfully completed on their own copy. Successful completion means that the criterion score for achievement for the course has been met. As the student fulfills the coursework requirements for the ASHA standards, these standards will be circled. For a list of the learning outcomes and assessments, and the standards to which they apply, please refer to the performance outcomes and assessments accompanying the syllabi for each course listed below.

Standard I: Degree
The applicant for certification must have a master’s, doctoral, or other recognized post-baccalaureate degree.
Met Not met
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).
Met Not met
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.
Met Not met
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. You must have at least one 3-credit course in each of the following areas. Classes from the Communication Sciences & Disorders discipline cannot be used to meet these foundational requirements. We recommend that these courses be taken prior to enrollment; however, if they are not taken prior to enrollment they will be integrated into your program of study which may result in extending your program. These courses are a requirement to receive the M.S. degree from this department.
Biological sciences (human anatomy & physiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, human genetics, veterinary science)
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Physical sciences (recommended: physics, chemistry)
(accepted: astronomy, archaeology, forestry, geology, earth or environmental sciences)
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Social/behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology, public health)
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Statistics (standalone statistics course; research methodology not accepted; Generally a course with the word “statistics” in the title from any department meets this requirement)
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Standard IV : Knowledge Outcomes (continued)
Standard IV-B
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of
1) basic human communication and
2) 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.
508 510 510 L 515 521 531 541 551 552 554 556 557 558 651 652 653
Standard IV: Knowledge Outcomes (continued)
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:
Articulation
557
Fluency
651
Voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation
551 652
Receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, prelinguistic communication and paralinguistic communication) in speaking, listening, reading, writing
510 510 L 515 521 531 541 552 557 653
Hearing, including the impact on speech and language
556
Swallowing (oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, and related functions, including oral function for feeding, orofacial myology)
558
Cognitive aspects of communication (attention, memory, sequencing, problem-solving, executive functioning)
510 510 L 521 531 541 551 552 653
Social aspects of communication (including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and lack of communication opportunities)
510 510 L 521 531 541 552 651 653
Augmentative and alternative communication modalities
510 510 L 515 521 531 541 551 552 557 653
Standard IV: Knowledge Outcomes (continued)
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.
510 510 L 521 531 541 551 552 557 558 651 652 653
Standard IV: Knowledge Outcomes (continued)
Standard IV-E
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of standards of ethical conduct.
510 510 L
Standard IV: Knowledge Outcomes (continued)
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.
510 554 602(1) 602(2) 602(3-FT only) 608
Standard IV: Knowledge Outcomes (continued)
Standard IV-G
The applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of contemporary professional issues.
510 510 L 602(1) 602(2) 602(3-FT only) 608
Standard IV: Knowledge Outcomes (continued)
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.
510 510 L 602(1) 602(2) 602(3-FT only) 608
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.
602(1) 602(2) 602(3-FT only) 608
Standard V: Skills Outcomes (continued)
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 intervention 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.
602(1) 602(2) 602(3-FT only) 608
Standard V: Skills Outcomes (continued)
Standard V-C
The applicant for certification in speech-language pathology must complete a minimum of 400 clocks 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.
Met Not met
Standard V: Skills Outcomes (continued)
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.
Met Not met
Standard V: Skills Outcomes (continued)
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 through the practicum. Supervision must be sufficient to ensure the welfare of the client/patient.
Met Not met
Standard V: Skills Outcomes (continued)
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.
602(1) 602(2) 602(3-FT only) 608
Standard VI: Assessment
Applicant must have passed the national examination adopted by ASHA for purposes of certification in speech-language pathology.
Date: Score:
CSD Comprehensive Exam
CSD student must pass the CSD Comprehensive Exam to receive a master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology.
Met Not met

Coursework Record on next page.

Coursework Record:

Met / Course
CSD 508 Neurobiology in Communication
CSD 510 Clinical and Educational Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
CSD 510 L Clinical and Educational Methods in Speech-Language Pathology Lab
CSD 515 Augmentative and Alternative Communication for SLP’s
CSD 521 Communication Disorders: Birth to Three
CSD 531 Language and Literacy Development & Disorders: Preschool through Early Schoolage
CSD 541 Language and Literacy Disorders: Assessment and Intervention: Later Elementary School – High School
CSD 551 Motor Speech Disorders
CSD 552 Aphasia & Right Hemisphere Damage
CSD 554 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
CSD 556 Audiology for Speech-Language Pathologists
CSD 557 Phonological Development and Disorders
CSD 558 Swallowing Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment
CSD 599 Contemporary Issues
CSD 602 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology (1)
CSD 602 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology (2)
CSD 602 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology (3-FT only)
CSD 608 Externship in Speech-Language Pathology
CSD 651 Stuttering: Diagnosis and Therapy
CSD 652 Voice Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
CSD 653 Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia
CSD 658 Graduate Research
CSD 697 Independent Study
CSD 698 Graduate Seminar

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