National Council of State Boards of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & AudiologyOctober 15, 2011Earl “Gip” Seaver, Chair CFCC

Gip Seaver, Chair Glenn Waguespack,

Vice Chair for Aud Mark DeRuiter, Vice

Chair for SLP Virginia Berry, CCC-A Dawn Betts, CCC-SLP Akilah Heggs, CCC-A

Larry Molt, CCC-SLP Judith Page, CCC-SLP,

Chair Elect Ellen Reuler, CCC-SLP Beth Richardson,

Public Member Roy Shinn, CCC-A David Wark, CCC-A

Ellen Crowell & Roger Reeter, NSSLHA Representatives

Alan Diefendorf, Vice President for Standards & Ethics in Audiology

Jennifer B. Watson, Vice President for Standards & Ethics in SLP

Dan C. Halling, CAA-Chair Michael Flahive, CAPCSD Liaison

Vic Gladstone, Chief Staff Officer Ayana Nickerson, Director of Certification Georgia McMann, Senior Advisor for

Certification

A Practice and Curriculum Analysis of the Practice of Speech-Language-Pathology Process

Review by CFCC – Gaps Analysis Review rating data Review written comments Comparison with current standards

Revisions (if necessary) Peer Review (60-90 days) Blueprint for Certification Examination

A Practice and Curriculum Analysis of the Practice of Speech-Language-Pathology Process - 2009

Review by CFCC – Gaps Analysis 2010 - July 2011 Review analysis Review written comments Comparison with current standards

Revisions - 2011 Peer Review – Current (Ends 10-23-11) Blueprint for Certification Examination – Future,

Following Final Standards

Accreditation vs. CertificationAccreditation

Outcomes and structure associated with educational program

Certification Concerned with knowledge & skills of graduates Dependent on quality of accreditation process Not prescriptive of process of education Involves verification of K&S by program,

successful completion of CF, pass national examination

General changesUse same organization as 2011 Audiology StandardsRemove program process language, focus on outcomes

e.g. Ordering of courses, describing program documentation, clinical hours, etc.

Reduce procedural language i.e. How to apply

Standard I – Degree Post-

baccalaureate degree

75 semester hours Must address

knowledge & skills

Standard I – Degree Post-

baccalaureate degree

Change Describes degree only Program of study

described later

Standard II – Institution of Higher Education

Need for regional accreditation

Standard II – Education Program

Grad courses and practicum initiated & completed in CAA accredited program

Change Describes program Move language from

2005 Std I to 2014 Std II Removes regional

accreditation - redundant

Standard III – Program of Study – Knowledge Outcomes

75 credit hours 36 graduate credit hours to

meet knowledge outcomes

Standard III – Program of Study Program of study includes

academic coursework Supervised clinical

experience Sufficient to meet K&S’s Changes

See next slide

Removed reference to 75 semester credit hours overall and 36 semester credit hours at the graduate level Numbers are prescriptive as to how a

program of study is to be designed. The 2014 Certification standards

focus on the knowledge and skills obtained not how they are obtained

Standard III Road Map Standard III-A = Standard IV-A Standard III-B = Standard IV-B Standard III-C = Standard IV-C1 Standard III-D = Standard IV-C2 Standard III-E = Standard IV-D Standard III-F = Standard IV-E Standard III-G = Standard IV-F Standard III-H = Standard IV-G

Standard III-A The applicant must

have prerequisite knowledge of the biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and the social/behavioral sciences

Standard IV-A Knowledge of biological

sciences, physical sciences, statistics, & social/behavioral sciences

Change Not called prerequisite

knowledge (prescriptive) Stats not math Acceptable courses

“should include “rather than “could include among others”

Standard III-B Demonstrate knowledge of

basic human communication and swallowing processes, including;

Biological Neurological Acoustic Psychological developmental, and

linguistic and cultural bases.

Standard IV-B Must have demonstrated

knowledge of …. The applicant must have the

ability to integrate information pertaining to normal and abnormal human development across the life span.

Change What the applicant has

demonstrated Ability to integrate

information learned across the life span

Standard III-C Demonstrate

knowledge in the following areas: Big 9

Standard IV-C1 Must have

demonstrated knowledge in following: Big 10

Change What the applicant

has demonstrated Separates resonance

and voice

Standard III-D The applicant must

possess knowledge of ………..

Standard IV-C2 Must have

demonstrated current knowledge ………

Change What the applicant

has demonstrated Added “current” to

reflect contemporary knowledge

Standard III-E,F,G The applicant must

demonstrate knowledge of ………..

Standard IV-D,E,F Must have

demonstrated current knowledge ………

Change What the applicant

has demonstrated`

Standard III-H The applicant must

demonstrate knowledge about certification, specialty recognition, licensure, and other relevant professional credentials.

Standard IV-D,E,F 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.

Change What the applicant has

demonstrated Expands language and

clarifies intent

Standard IV – Program of Study - Skills Outcomes

Standard V – Skills Outcomes

Change Changes wording of

standard

Standard IV-A The applicant must

complete a curriculum of academic and clinical education that follows an appropriate sequence of learning sufficient to achieve the skills and outcomes….

Standard V-A Removed language from

old standards Old IV-B is now V-A The applicant must have

demonstrated…… Change

Old language refers to process and was eliminated

Changes wording of standard

Standard IV-B Standard V-B Was IV-G in 2005 Standards The applicant must have

demonstrated…… Change

Refers to what applicant demonstrates to the program

Expanded implementation language to cover credentials of supervisors, work settings, & patient populations

Standard IV-C 400 clock hours of

supervised clinical experience

Standard was removed Stipulation of

minimum hours is prescriptive to the education program

Certification standards stipulate knowledge & skills the program verifies the applicant has demonstrated

Standard IV-D 325/400 clock hours

at the graduate level in CAA program

Standard was removed Stipulation of

minimum hours is prescriptive to the education program

Certification standards stipulate knowledge & skills the program verifies the applicant has demonstrated

Standard IV-E Stipulates

credentials of supervisors, amount of supervision relative to abilities of student, and the welfare of the client/patient

Standard was removed

Supervision credentials statement was moved to implementation language of 2014 Standard V-B

Standard IV-F Describes practicum

experiences across the life span, cultural diversity, and levels of severity

Standard was removed

2005 Standard contained implementation language now found in 2014 Standard V-B

Standard IV-G Describes practicum

experiences in evaluation, intervention, interaction and personal qualities

Standard was moved to 2014 Standard V-B

2005 Standard contained implementation language now found in 2014 Standard

Standard V – Assessment

Applicant demonstrates successful achievement of formative and summative assessment

Standard VI – Assessment

Must pass ASHA national examination

Change Summative language in

2005 V moved to 2014 VI Removed language of

2005 V-A (Program formative language)

Standard V-A Formative Assessment

Applicant must meet program’s requirements for demonstrating K & S through ongoing formative assessments

Standard V-A was removed

Removed prescriptive language (required formative assessments) referring to the conduct of the program

Standard V-B Summative Assessment

Applicant must pass the ASHA national examination

Standard V-A was removed

Removed prescriptive language referring to the conduct of the program

Standard VI – Clinical Fellowship

After completion of academic coursework, the applicant must successfully complete a SLPCF

Standard VII – Clinical Fellowship

The applicant must successfully complete a SLPCF – Do refer applicant to state licensure laws through footnote

Change Simplifies language Timing of CF stipulated

in implementation language

Standard VI – Clinical Fellowship

VI-A Establish outcomes based on academic experiences, setting specific requirements, & professional goals

VI-B Engage in periodic assessment of performance, evaluating progress

VI-C CF = Equivalent of 36 weeks full time practice

VI – D Submit evidence of successful completion

Standard VII – Clinical Fellowship

VII-A Equivalent of 36 weeks full time practice

VII-B – Same VII-C – Demonstrate K&S

consistent with ability to practice independently

VI-D – Was eliminated (described process for application)

Standard VII – Certification Maintenance

Standard VIII – Certification Maintenance

Standard states the requirement of maintenance

Removed process language

102 Responses Received The majority are members of ASHA and hold certification

in SLP A few responses from audiologists and from ASHA staff

who are not members of the Association. Feedback from members of 14 out of the 18 SIG’s

Majority from members of Issues in HE or Admin & Sup Employment facility most often cited:

College/University, Schools, Employment Function:

evenly split between Clinic Faculty Member/Supervisor and Clinical Service Provider

Response from only one state licensing board

July CFCC meeting – Finalize proposed language

August – Draft for public comment November – Review public comment December/January – Publish final

standards or Seek further public comment

Doctoral degree required 1/2012 Audiologists who have dropped certification –

reinstatement prior to 1/2012 Submit to their application for reinstatement and

their payment by December 31, 2011 Must submit their documentation of completion of

the mandated professional development hours by December 31, 2011, and

Must complete the exam requirement by 4/28/12 Reinstatement after 2012 will require a doctoral

degree 

Ask Glenn, Virginia &/or Larry!