Self-Assessment of PhoRTE^TM Clinical Competency (After PhoRTE^TM Training)

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PhoRTE^TM Clinical Competency Rating Form

Rate each clinical competency item. Options include Strongly Disagree, Somewhat Disagree, Neither Agree Nor Disagree, Somewhat Agree, and Strongly Agree. Choose the rating that best corresponds to your belief about your PhoRTE^TM clinical competency.

I am confident in recognizing the potential handicapping nature of presbyphonia and educating the client and relevant family members about how PhoRTE^TM voice therapy addresses patient concerns/complaints.

I am confident in gathering case history information about psychological, psychosocial, occupational, medical, pharmacological, behavioral, environmental (e.g.,emotional reactions, social pressures), and cultural variables, and relating historical information to PhoRTE^TM programming.

I am confident in conducting a PhoRTE^TM Evaluation using recommended diagnostic tools to assess voice, determine a client’s candidacy for PhoRTE^TM voice therapy, and make recommendations for intervention and referrals.

I am confident in effectively conveying information to clients and family members regarding PhoRTE^TM as a therapeutic choice and its theoretical underpinnings and current evidence base.

I am confident in developing PhoRTE^TM intervention plans with measurable and achievable goals that meet clients’ needs.

I am confident in assessing vocal intensity using an SPL meter to determine the initial vocal intensity target for PhoRTE^TM voice therapy.

I am confident in demonstrating the therapeutic strategies of PhoRTE^TM voice therapy to facilitate efficient voicing, modifying PhoRTE^TM intervention plans and strategies as appropriate.

I am confident in using counseling skills to attend to client and family feelings, attitudes, and coping strategies as it relates to their presbyphonia and their progress with PhoRTE^TM voice therapy.

I am confident in implementing procedures to facilitate maintenance and generalization of the PhoRTE^TM therapeutic techniques achieved in the clinical setting to the client’s everyday communication.

I am confident in addressing the vocal lifestyle component of PhoRTE^TM by creating realistic and personalized vocal health and wellness plans for clients.