Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Skills Checklist

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GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Supervisor experience123
National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures123
Awareness of HCAHPS123
Accurate patient identification123
Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy123
Use proper body mechanics123
Use of transfer/lifting devices123
Infection control123
Universal precautions123
Isolation precautions123
Minimize fall risks123
Crash cart123
Defibrillator123
Care of patient in restraints123
Obtain vital signs123
Patient/Family education123
Ensures HIPAA compliance123
SCREENING & ASSESSMENT SKILLS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Implementing screening procedures as directed by SLP123
Assist with collecting comprehensive case history information and assessment123
Assist with administration and scoring of assessments according to state and employer regulations123
PEDIATRICS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Cerebral Palsy123
Early Intervention123
Learning Language Disabilities123
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities123
NDT for Speech123
SPPECH, LANGUAGE, & HEARING DISABILITIES:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Feeding Disorders123
Cleft Palate123
Cognitive Rehab123
Coma Stimulation123
CVA / Stroke Rehab123
Dysphagia123
Fluency / Stuttering123
Head Injury123
Hearing Impaired123
Laryngectomy123
Neurological123
Voice123
DATA MANAGEMENT, RECORD KEEPING, & EMR EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Epic Computerized charting123
Cerner123
Meditech123
McKesson123
Other computerized charting platforms123
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Effective communication with other healthcare professionals123
Effective communication with patients123
OTHER SKILLS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Assist with Accent Reduction123
Assist with Aural Rehabilitation / Speech Reading123
Assist with Biofeedback-EMG123
Assist with Cognitive Assessment123
Co-Treatment with OT123
Co-Treatment with PT123
Assist with Group Activities123
Prosthetics- Cleft Palate123
Rehab Feeding Group123
Sign Language123
Tracheostomy123
Ventilator123
Video Fluoroscopy123
FEEST123
Electronic Documentation123
BASIC MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Medical terminology and abbreviations123
Patient Safety123
PROBLEM-SOLVING, CRITICAL THINKING, ETHICAL & PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Ability to identify and troubleshoot common issues that may arise123
Decision-making ability based on protocols and guidelines123
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards123
Follow professional codes of conduct123
WORK SETTING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Inpatient Hospital123
Outpatient123
Small Facility123
Large/Regional Teaching Facility123
Clinic setting123
Skilled Nursing Facility123
Acute Care123
Rehab Care123
Home Health123
Schools123
AGE-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Newborn / neonate (birth-30 days)123
Infant (31 days-1 year)123
Toddler (ages 2-3 years)123
Preschool (ages 4-5 years)123
School age (ages 6-12 years)123
Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)123
Young adult (ages 22-39 years)123
Adult (ages 40-64 years)123
Older adult (ages 65-79 years)123
Elderly (ages 80+ years)123

Attestation

ATTESTATION: *