The Advanced Clinical Assistant Program (A-CAP) in the University of Arizona Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic is designed for seniors who have successfully completed CAP and are ready for greater clinical responsibility.
Through A-CAP, students may earn direct clinical hours under the supervision of clinical faculty.
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- Be a senior SLHS major
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have earned an A in a previous CAP experience
- Obtain a recommendation from your prior CAP clinical instructor
- Waive your right to review the faculty recommendation
What Will I Do?
As an A-CAP student, you may:
- Assist with session preparation
- Participate in therapy planning
- Provide supervised intervention
- Document client progress
- Develop early clinical competencies
Responsibilities vary based on placement and client needs. Specific expectations will be outlined in a meeting with your clinical supervisor.
Students are responsible for tracking clinical hours using the Undergraduate Clinical Clockhours form.
When are placements available?
CAP placements are offered in:
- Fall
- Spring
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Space is limited.
Priority is given to seniors.
How do I apply?
- Before submitting your application:
- Complete HIPAA training in Edge Learning (UAccess) and save your certificate.
- Download your unofficial transcript from UAccess.
Review the Clinic Dress and Demeanor Policy.
Document- Determine your semester availability.
- Complete the application (Qualtrics survey).
When will I hear that I have been accepted for A-CAP?
You will receive an email during the first week of the semester to confirm your acceptance.
What will I Be registered for?
Students accepted into A-CAP will be registered for:
SLHS 458 (SLP) or SLHS 459 (Audiology) – 1 credit unit
This course credit reflects your supervised clinical experience and direct clinical hours earned through the Advanced Clinical Assistant Program.
What if I have questions?
Contact Jake Martinez, MA, CCC-SLP, with questions about CAP for Speech-Language Pathology: jakemartinez20@arizona.edu
Contact Amy Wheeler, AuD, CCC-A, with questions about CAP for Audiology: amywheeler@arizona.edu