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> If so, this is of GRAVE concern to me. When I refer to another LC from the
> "list" for our area, I will have no idea, unless I know them personally,
> whether or not they have the experience necessary to remedy an
> issue. Never
> mind the fact that the skill levels of these LCs reflect on the
> respectability of my profession! YIKES!!
But isn't this the case whenever a referral of any kind is made? Unless we
are personally or professionally familiar with that person's skills we
*don't* know whether they have necessary experience or skills. This holds
true for many professions. My sister is a physical therapist. She is
qualified, certified and experienced. One could look her up in a book of
PT's and assume that since she is in the book she is qualified in all
aspects of PT. Not true. She has an area of expertise...post-stroke and
post-trauma rehab. As much as I would like her to fix my aching back, she
can't.
I am a speech therapist. My area of expertise is school-age remediation.
Don't ask me to work with a post-stroke person with aphasia. I am also an
LLL Leader and IBCLC. My area of expertise is older babies. I have tons of
experience with them. Very little with NICU babies. Does that mean I am
less qualified as an IBCLC or SLP because I have experience in one specific
area of the profession? I don't think so.
Kathy
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