Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CESGS
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the key roles and responsibilities of clinical supervisors in guiding speech-language pathology students and Clinical Fellows.
Determine the appropriate level of supervision for CFs and students to comply with payer and ASHA guidelines.
Select supervisory practices to foster supervisee growth and adherence to clinical standards.
Recognize common supervisory mistakes and techniques to avoid them.
Recall supervisory and learning models, including the Five Stage Model of Adult Skill Acquisition, the One Minute Preceptor, and Conscious Competence, and their use for enhancing supervisees’ clinical reasoning.
Outline:
Section 1: Preparing to Supervise
Introduction to Supervision
Selecting the Right Supervisee
Supervisor’s Time and Preparation
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Supervision for Billing and Documentation
ASHA Supervision Guidelines
CMS Supervision Guidelines
General Documentation Guidelines
Considerations for CFs
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Supervision Models and Approaches
Types of Supervision
Approaches to Supervision and Learning
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: A Supportive Professional Experience
Setting the Stage
Providing Effective Feedback
Exposure to Job Elements
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Moving Toward Independence
Promoting Clinical Thinking
Mentor/Supervisee Interaction
Managing Poor Performance
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Common Mistakes
Common Supervisor Mistakes and Solutions
Addressing Common Supervisee Errors
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.