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Professional Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology
Connie Porcaro, PhD, CCC-SLP
Course Abstract
Professional Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology is a 2-hour audio continuing education (CE) course that presents research on best practices in supervision, as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 2020.
Participants will learn about effective leadership programs that can be applied to supervision in speech-language pathology and audiology at any level or setting. The presenter looks at how to determine a supervisee’s level of competence and confidence, allowing the supervisor to differentially supervise and address their unique needs.
Models of supervision (including Anderson’s Continuum of Supervision; the Supervision, Questioning and Feedback (SQF) Model of Clinical Teaching; and the Cognitive Apprenticeship Instructional Model) are discussed, highlighting the supervisor’s role in the process.
A variety of effective feedback types are described and self-evaluation techniques for both the supervisor and supervisee are explained. The presenter also shares methods of supporting the supervisee in setting up and measuring goals for self-directed supervision. Examples for assisting with goals to improve limited areas of performance are included.
The topic of supervision is much too extensive to cover every aspect in detail. This course is an overview, which may help the speech-language pathologist or audiologist identify areas for further study.
Course #21-39 | 2020 | 2-Hour Audio Course with Handout | 15 posttest questions
Learning Objectives
- Identify skills that enable one to provide effective supervision
- Differentiate between an active supervisee and a passive supervisee
- Describe the relationship between the amount of supervision involvement and amount of supervisee independence using Anderson’s continuum
- Name a possible variable supervision strategy for supervisees at varying levels of competence and commitment
- Identify approaches to providing effective feedback, including positive and constructive criticism
- List steps to assist a supervisee in setting up and measuring goals for self-directed supervision
Course Directions
This audio course provides instant access to the mp3 audio file, the course handout, and the CE test. The CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while listening to the course presentation).
Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.
About the Author(s)
Connie Porcaro, PhD, CCC-SLP : Find out More
Connie Porcaro, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor at Florida Atlantic University. She has worked in all settings of the field, including educational, medical, and university settings and has supervised hundreds of students and clinical fellows. Her past positions included serving as a full-time university clinic supervisor and clinic director at the University of Wyoming. Dr. Porcaro has presented dozens of state and national level workshops on supervision and has published on supervision theory and practice. She teaches a course for graduate students on the topic of supervision that includes hands-on practice of self-supervision.
Disclosure
Financial: Connie Porcaro receives author compensation from Professional Development Resources.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
CE Information
Speech Language Pathology
Intermediate Level | 0.2 ASHA CEUs | ASHA credit is available until 04/30/2025. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the monthly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider (#AAUM5160). Please note that the date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the month in which the course was completed.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Customer Testimonials
I thought this course was EXCELLENT!
Dr. Porcaro speaks from experience in an engaging way. Her presentation was well organized and informative. The material comprised information from various fields, including business, yet all information was related to supervision in the field of speech pathology. She provided good examples to help make the points relatable to real life situations. I will implement some of the strategies tomorrow as I have conferences with several of my students!
Liked the easy-to-read charts to demonstrate. Provided good examples to supplement the material.
Good presentation of the topic!
Thoroughly enjoyed this course!
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It made me feel good to know that I was already incorporating many of the principles with my previous students. I really liked the list of favorable and unfavorable qualities of supervisors. I am excited to use some new ideas with my next student. I am pleased that ASHA is requiring this CEU. Thank you for the information.
Thank you for providing this to SLP's who have difficulty with getting to conferences at this time.
This was a thorough review of supervision skills.
This course gave concise information to cover the skills needed for supervision.
I am a speech language pathologist assistant. I chose this course to get understanding from both the supervisor and supervisee prospective. I learned a quite bit from both sides. I really enjoyed this course.
I enjoyed the presenters anecdotes throughout the presentation. The concepts discussed were very applicable to not just supervising a clinician, but could also be applied to parent training in some capacities.
I really enjoyed this CE. I believe I learned a great deal of information and will be a successful clinician. Thank you!
Great ideas and good information to take back to my clinic. Thank you!
Interesting presenter!
Great course! The slides are a great reference tool!
I learned a lot to guide me in the supervision of my first SLP clinical fellow!
Great course. Thank you!
This was very interesting. I plan to listen to it again.
This was a great class, the information from which I intend to use immediately, as I have recently been asked to supervise. Thank you.
This was a very informative audio course about supervision. The slides were very helpful!
Dr. Connie Porcaro's course was clear, paced well, incredibly informative AND also quite engaging. The material she presented was organized, presented with a smooth flow of thought, and was very practical. I am definitely recommending this to my acute care SLP Dept. Supervisor, as well as to my fellow colleagues, as I believe we can all benefit from this course, especially as we are all likely to come across supervisory situations. Thank you Dr. Porcaro! Excellent presentation! As a potential first-time clinical supervisor for an SLP graduate student, I can say you really provided me with structure and a great starting point for how to go about providing my potential student with the best educational and professional experience! (: THANK YOU!
Very thorough and affordable course to satisfy the ASHA supervisory requirement!
This was my first supervision CEU I have taken. I am supervising an SLPA soon, so I needed to begin obtaining credits for supervision. This was helpful, and would be very helpful for those supervising graduate students or CFs.
Great course! I love the audio together with the slides.
Very well done. Thank you for being so passionate and opening my eyes to supervising my first SLPA student.
I have now taken 3 different PDR courses, all of which were wonderful. I felt like I learned a lot of important and beneficial information to help me be the best supervisor I can be. I really enjoyed the specific examples the presenter provided. I also really liked having to move through the sides manually, as it kept me engaged. This was a great course!
Glad to have this course that met my supervising requirement. Very informative and engaging.
Using examples was helpful in my understanding of concepts presented.
Wow -- excellent presenter-- so knowledgeable and it was great how she provided real life examples. Thanks so much!
Wow-- excellent presenter-- so knowledgeable and it was great how she provided real life examples. Thanks so much!
This was a great course! The examples and stories helped me identify myself as a supervisor and the kinda of supervisees I have had in the past.
I loved this audio course. I found the information valuable and especially applicable given the helpful graphics and examples/case studies. This course has prepared me well for my first experience as a supervisor.
Thank you for making this easily accessible and at a great price!
The course content was helpful and the presenter provided specific and engaging examples. I do recommend including more practical and fewer theoretical questions on the assessment.
This course met my objectives and provided resources to review and evaluate my skills. It was very helpful in providing resources to practice my skills and gain additional knowledge in specific aspects of supervision! I wish that I had taken this years ago!
Very engaging and informative! The speaker kept my attention and I learned a lot regarding how to approach supervision of various types of supervisees.
The clear examples, talking points, and visuals were all super helpful. Thank you!
Very informative and great information for the supervisor to reflect on.
I learned a lot of new information that was insightful and practical. Thank you!
I was pleased with the content and presentation of this course. Thank you!
Great course, This will be used when having a supervisee!
Great course. Very informational.
Good and useful information. Motivated me to consider supervising and gave useful practical information for being an effective supervisor.
I have now taken 3 different pdr courses, all of which were wonderful. I felt like I learned a lot of important and beneficial information to help me be the best supervisor I can be. I really enjoyed the specific examples the presenter provided. I also really liked having to move through the sides manually, as it kept me engaged. This was a great course!
Nicely presented. This was a great introduction and provided helpful information. Thank you.
Well presented and the documents closely aligned to the auditory presentation.
This course was very helpful in giving me ideas of positive, active ways I can supervise a new CFY or SLPA.
Loved the visuals used in the presentation, as it made it easier to understand and think about how to apply that to a supervisee.
