GENERAL CF INFO
Define a clinical fellow?
The speech-language pathology clinical fellowship year (CFY) is a 36-week experience where you transition from being a student to being an independent provider of speech-language pathology (SLP) clinical services.
How long will my CF take?
36 months
Is it true that I can be related to my CF mentor?
No, that is false. You can NOT be related to your CF mentor
True or False?
Every state has the same licensure requirements.
False!
How long after the completion of the academic course work and clinical practicum requirements do I have to begin my CF?
Within 2 years
True or False?
I can begin my licensure process before the conclusion of my CFY.
True!
Under ASHAs updated rules, person's in their CFY can begin their licensure process before the conclusion of their CFY.
What is the main goal of being your CFY?
The goal of the CF is to allow the Clinical Fellow to transition between being a student enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program and being an independent provider of speech-language pathology clinical services.
How many hours are needed to fulfill the CF requirements by ASHA?
1260 hours
True or False?
I don't have to submit my official graduate transcript; I graduated so that is the only verification I need.
False, upon completing your CF your official graduate transcript is required.
This can also take a LONG time, so attempt to plan ahead in requesting it.
Can you list four tips mentioned in tips for selecting the right CF mentor?
Find out how many other Clinical Fellows they may be mentoring and the impact this will have on the time they have available to meet with you.
Discuss how the supervisory activities will be completed and, if possible, outline a plan and stick with it.
Discuss your preferred supervision styles.
Confirm that the minimum 6 hours of on-site and in-person direct supervision and 6 hours of indirect supervision activities will occur during each third of the CF experience.
My clinical supervisor for my CF year is required to have ___ months of full-time experience in order for hours to be counted.
9 months of full-time experience (or its part-time equivalent) working as a speech-language pathologist after being awarded the CCC-SLP
True or False?
I do not need to complete a CFY to get CCC-SLP.
False: A CFY is a standard requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
How many hours of direct supervision is required every 1/3 of the CF year?
A minimum of 6 hours of on-site and in-person direct supervision and 6 hours of indirect supervision activities
What is the name of the document used to assess the CF candidate by their supervisor?
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF) Report and Rating Chart
True or False?
My CFY mentor is required to complete 2 hours of professional development in the area of supervision.
True!