Who reviews and approves all Clinical Competency Evaluations prior to advancing the student to indirect supervision status?

• A. Program Director
• B. A Clinical Instructor Only
• C. The Student's Supervisor
• D. The Clinical Instructor and the Clinical Coordinator

Answer: (D)

Advancement to indirect supervision depends on formal validation by both the person who directly teaches and supervises the student in the clinical setting and the person who coordinates the program’s clinical education. The clinical instructor observes and assesses performance, confirming that the student demonstrates the required skills, technique, patient care, and safety consistently. The clinical coordinator handles the administrative side—ensuring all evaluations meet curriculum standards, are properly documented, and align with program requirements. Having both review and approve the Clinical Competency Evaluations ensures not only that the student has demonstrated competence but also that the program maintains consistent, documented criteria before allowing greater independence. Relying on only one role would lack either the instructional verification or the program-wide authorization needed for safe progression.