How do I document observation hours?

[mountaingirl135]

Hi everyone! I've been shadowing a few SLPs in a private clinic but I'm not sure how I need to document these hours. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've seen past posts where people created their own spreadsheets to document but I'm not sure what I need to submit for applications in the fall. 

[Warelin]

I think this board below does a great job at explaining what to document:
 

 

[slptobe!]

I agree, that board does do a great job of explaining what to do. In one of my classes at CU, we observed SLPs as part of the class and had a spreadsheet given to us to submit directly to grad schools. I attached it here if you want to take a peek, obviously there is a header, but that could be easily changed if you wanted to use it. 

ASHA SLP Observation Hours Log (2).doc

[bibliophile222]

4 hours ago, Warelin said:

I think this board below does a great job at explaining what to document:
 

 

I think the template from The Speech Blog seems to cover everything needed. The more information the better, since programs differ. My program required I specify between child and adult, and treatment vs evaluation, which meant I couldn't use some of my hours and had to shadow longer.

[CBG321]

Some universities only accept observation done at or through an asha accredited program.  I'd just check out what the places you plan on applying to accept.  Mine for instance required a certain # of hours with adults and children and language vs speech and fluency etc.

[slporbust2016]

Lots of schools require them to be done as part of coursework. I'd talk to the schools that you're interested in about what they will accept. 

[thespeechblog.com]

There's a form here: http://www.thespeechblog.com/resources/ 

On most applications, there will just be a box asking if you have completed the 25 hours or not. Once you're in, they'll work with you to get the documentation you need. I made my own form originally, but then when I got in I had to go back to the SLP I observed and re-do it. So, don't stress too much. If you have a good relationship with the SLP you're observing, I'm sure they'd be willing to help you out as needed. SLP's tend to be nice people. 

[SLPtobe22]

 I think each school asks for something a little different. Can you call the school and ask?