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Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Professional Skills Document
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This document will serve as a guide to skills that have been identified as important to one's success as a professional.
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Name:
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Instructions: Select the rating that best describes the student's demonstrated professional behavior. If rating is below a '3', comments should be written below the area being assessed.
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1--Skill Rarely seen (less than 50% of time) Required level of professional development is not demonstrated
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2--Skill Occasionally seen (50-75% of time) Needs Improvement
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3--Skill Frequently seen (75-95% of time) Demonstrates routinely
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4--Skill Consistently seen (95% or more) Demonstrates routinely and exceptionally
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Date:Date:Date:Date:
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Initials:Initials:Initials:Initials:
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Commitment to Learning
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Attends classes regularly  
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Participates in academic/clinical discussions, offering own thoughts and ideas
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Exhibits an eagerness and interest in learning; welcomes additional learning opportunities
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Identifies own learning needs and seeks further knowledge and/or assistance through research or faculty/supervisor discussions.  
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Communicates clearly and promptly about questions or concerns
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Receptive to suggestions to improve academic,  clinical and/or professional skills
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Demonstrates initiative
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Develops and executes plan of action in response to feedback
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Takes  responsibility for actions
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Other:
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Comments:
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Problem Solving
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Recognizes, states and describes possible solutions to problems
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Implements solution(s) and evaluates success, selecting an alternative if needed
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Uses past experience to guide decsion making
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Demonstrates cultural competency by recognizing own biases and suspending judgmental thinking
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Other:
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Ethical Behavior
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Demonstrates ethical behavior in public  conversations, social media and written communication
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Always represents self and work honestly
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Maintains confidentiality
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Adheres to the ASHA code of Ethics
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Other:
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Organization and Time Management
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Arrives on time and is prepared for all professional commitments
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Follows through on responsibilities; due dates are respected
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Manages time and materials to meet program requirements
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Demonstrates flexibility ;able to prioritize and reorganize as needed
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Other:
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Interpersonal skills and communication
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Maintains professional demeanor and responds appropriately in a variety of situations
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Identifies personal stressors and develops outlets for  management , seeking outside assistance as needed
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Maintains balance between personal and academic/clinical responsibilities
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Communicates with others in a respectful, confident manner, regardless of cultural or personal differences
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Modifies written and verbal communication to meet needs of different audiences (professors, peers, clients)
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Uses appropriate nonverbal communication (body language, affect,  eye contact)
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Establishes rapport and collaborates effectively with peers,faculty and other professionals
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Professional Goals:
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