What tool should the Primary Supervising Licensee use to evaluate the Assistant's competencies?

The performance-based competency assessment and orientation checklist from the Board's website is the appropriate tool for evaluating the Assistant's competencies. This checklist is specifically designed to align with the standards and requirements set forth by the governing body overseeing speech-language pathology assistants in North Carolina. It includes essential competencies that the Assistant must demonstrate, ensuring that the evaluation is comprehensive and adheres to established benchmarks.

Utilizing this checklist allows for a structured and objective assessment of the Assistant's skills and knowledge in a manner that is recognized and validated by the Board. This ensures consistency in evaluation across different supervisors and settings, ultimately leading to improved practices within the field.

Other options, while possibly useful in certain contexts, do not provide the same level of formal assessment as the checklist. Informal evaluations might lack the rigor and standardization necessary for a thorough competency review. Online quizzes could assess specific knowledge, but they might not capture practical application or performance-based skills. Competitor assessments would not be relevant or applicable as they do not pertain to the specific competencies required by the Board. Thus, relying on the official checklist as a tool for evaluation is the most effective and appropriate approach to ensure that the Assistant is qualified and competent in their role.