Yes! I have really been enjoying it here so far. I have started to get more comfortable and I am eager to continue and grow.
I see you have been settling in this week and are doing very well. Your supervisor was very impressed!
Ethically and according to OBESBA's Rules and Responsibilities For the first 90 workdays following the first day of employment, a speech-language pathology assistant shall practice under a minimum of 20% direct supervision with a minimum of 8 indirect supervising activities per month.
Dia: 2
That's what I wanted to talk to you about. Can you still continue working and take over until we find a replacement? I know you're still really new but if you are comfortable it would help us out a lot.
Oh no! I am sorry to hear that and hope she gets better soon. So what does this mean for me? Will there be a replacement soon?
Well, I have some bad news... Your supervisor has become very ill and is taking an extended leave.
Dia: 3
As much as I would love to help you out, I can not because I am not certified or allowed to do therapy without a supervisor. Especially since I am a new SLPA and have only completed my first week.
References:
Dia: 4
Please? No one would have to know and it will only be for just a little bit.
It goes against ASHA's Code of Ethics principle I rule d: Individuals shall not misrepresent the credentials. I can not act as the SLP when I only have SLPA credentials.
Dia: 5
You are all good, you had no idea. I just don't want to jeopardize my license or give the students therapy without the credentials or supervision I need.
Okay, I understand I am sorry for assuming, I had no idea.
Dia: 6
ASHA Code of Ethics (2023)https://www.asha.org/siteassets/publications/code-of-ethics-2023.pdf
OBESPA Roles and Responsibilitieshttps://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/obespa/documents/Title_690%20New2022.pdf