ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM : STUDY GUIDE PART 2 EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
The Scope of Practice for the SLPA - (answer)provides information regarding the training, use, and
supervision of assistants in speech-language pathology - a designation that ASHA established to be
applicable in a variety of work settings.
The Scope of Practice document does NOT - (answer)supersede federal legislation and regulation
requirements or any existing state credentialing laws, nor does it affect the interpretation or
implementation of such laws.
The Scope of Practice document may - (answer)serve as a guide for the development of new laws or, at
the appropriate time, for revising existing licensure laws.
An SLPA must complete - (answer)an approved course of academic study, complete a supervised clinical
experience, successfully pass the ASHA Assistants Certification Exam, meet credentialing requirements of
the state in which they practice, and receive orientation as well as on-the-job training of SLPA
responsibilities specific to the setting.
Three Educational Options - (answer)1. Completion of an SLPA program from a regionally accredited
institution (e.g., an associate degree, a technical training program, a certificate program).
OR
2. Receipt of a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders from a regionally accredited
institution AND completion of ASHA education modules.
OR
3. Receipt of a bachelor's degree in a field other than communication sciences and disorders AND
completion of ASHA education modules AND successful completion of coursework from a regionally or
nationally accredited institution in all of the following areas:
- introductory or overview course in communication disorders
- phonetics
- speech sound disorders
- language development
- language disorders
,ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM : STUDY GUIDE PART 2 EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
- anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms
IN ADDITION to having satisfied one of the three education options, the SLPA must also meet all the
following three requirements: - (answer)1. Completion of supervised clinical experience that consists of
a minimum of one hundred (100) hours under the direct supervision of an ASHA certified SLP. The
supervising SLP must meet all ASHA certification and supervising requirements and state credentialing
requirements.
2. Achieve a passing score on the ASHA Assistants Certification Exam
3. Meet all state credentialing requirements
The following list details of the roles and performance expectations of an ASHA-certified SLPA: -
(answer)- Adhere to all applicable state laws and rules regulating the practice of speech-language
pathology.
- Adhere to the responsibilities for SLPAs specified in this scope of practice document and in state
requirements.
- Avoid performing tasks or activities that are the exclusive responsibility of the SLP.
- Perform only those tasks approved by the supervising SLP.
- Work only in settings for which the SLPA has been trained and in which state regulations allow for SLPA
employment.
- Deliver services only with an ASHA-certified and state licensed SLP providing direct and indirect
supervision on a regular and systematic basis. Frequency and type of supervision should be based on the
SLPA's competencies, and the caseload need, both of which are determined by the supervising SLP.
- Conduct oneself ethically within the ASHA Assistant's Code of Conduct and state ethical codes.
- Self-advocate for needed supervision while communicating and collaborating with students, patients,
clients, the supervising SLP, colleagues, families, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
- Actively pursue continuing education and professional development activities.
- Obtain information regarding availability and need for liability insurance.
The supervising SLP retains - (answer)full legal and ethical responsibility for students, patients, and
clients served but may delegate specific tasks to the SLPA.
, ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM : STUDY GUIDE PART 2 EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
Services performed by the SLPA are - (answer)only those within the scope of practice and are tasks that
the SLPA has the training and skill to perform as verified by the supervising SLP.
Under NO circumstances should the use of an SLPA's services - (answer)(a) violate the ASHA Code of
Ethics or the ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct or
(b) negatively impact the quality of services.
The amount of supervision may vary depending on - (answer)the case's complexity and the SLPA's
experience
An SLPA's services are designed to - (answer)enhance the quality of care provided by the SLP.
If the SLPA has demonstrated the necessary competencies and the supervising SLP provides the
appropriate amount and type of supervision, the SLPA may engage in or be assigned to perform the
following tasks: - (answer)- service delivery
- culturally responsive practices
- responsibilities for all practitioners
- responsibilities for practitioners who use multiple languages
- administration and support
- prevention and advocacy
The SLPA should engage in the following activities when performing necessary tasks related to speech-
language service provision: - (answer)- Self-identifying (e.g., verbally, in writing, signage, titles on name
badges, etc.) as an SLPA to students, patients, clients, families, staff, and others.
- Exhibiting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including: The Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA);
reimbursement requirements; and state statues and rules regarding SLPA education, training, and scope
of practice.
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
The Scope of Practice for the SLPA - (answer)provides information regarding the training, use, and
supervision of assistants in speech-language pathology - a designation that ASHA established to be
applicable in a variety of work settings.
The Scope of Practice document does NOT - (answer)supersede federal legislation and regulation
requirements or any existing state credentialing laws, nor does it affect the interpretation or
implementation of such laws.
The Scope of Practice document may - (answer)serve as a guide for the development of new laws or, at
the appropriate time, for revising existing licensure laws.
An SLPA must complete - (answer)an approved course of academic study, complete a supervised clinical
experience, successfully pass the ASHA Assistants Certification Exam, meet credentialing requirements of
the state in which they practice, and receive orientation as well as on-the-job training of SLPA
responsibilities specific to the setting.
Three Educational Options - (answer)1. Completion of an SLPA program from a regionally accredited
institution (e.g., an associate degree, a technical training program, a certificate program).
OR
2. Receipt of a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders from a regionally accredited
institution AND completion of ASHA education modules.
OR
3. Receipt of a bachelor's degree in a field other than communication sciences and disorders AND
completion of ASHA education modules AND successful completion of coursework from a regionally or
nationally accredited institution in all of the following areas:
- introductory or overview course in communication disorders
- phonetics
- speech sound disorders
- language development
- language disorders
,ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM : STUDY GUIDE PART 2 EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
- anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms
IN ADDITION to having satisfied one of the three education options, the SLPA must also meet all the
following three requirements: - (answer)1. Completion of supervised clinical experience that consists of
a minimum of one hundred (100) hours under the direct supervision of an ASHA certified SLP. The
supervising SLP must meet all ASHA certification and supervising requirements and state credentialing
requirements.
2. Achieve a passing score on the ASHA Assistants Certification Exam
3. Meet all state credentialing requirements
The following list details of the roles and performance expectations of an ASHA-certified SLPA: -
(answer)- Adhere to all applicable state laws and rules regulating the practice of speech-language
pathology.
- Adhere to the responsibilities for SLPAs specified in this scope of practice document and in state
requirements.
- Avoid performing tasks or activities that are the exclusive responsibility of the SLP.
- Perform only those tasks approved by the supervising SLP.
- Work only in settings for which the SLPA has been trained and in which state regulations allow for SLPA
employment.
- Deliver services only with an ASHA-certified and state licensed SLP providing direct and indirect
supervision on a regular and systematic basis. Frequency and type of supervision should be based on the
SLPA's competencies, and the caseload need, both of which are determined by the supervising SLP.
- Conduct oneself ethically within the ASHA Assistant's Code of Conduct and state ethical codes.
- Self-advocate for needed supervision while communicating and collaborating with students, patients,
clients, the supervising SLP, colleagues, families, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
- Actively pursue continuing education and professional development activities.
- Obtain information regarding availability and need for liability insurance.
The supervising SLP retains - (answer)full legal and ethical responsibility for students, patients, and
clients served but may delegate specific tasks to the SLPA.
, ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM : STUDY GUIDE PART 2 EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
Services performed by the SLPA are - (answer)only those within the scope of practice and are tasks that
the SLPA has the training and skill to perform as verified by the supervising SLP.
Under NO circumstances should the use of an SLPA's services - (answer)(a) violate the ASHA Code of
Ethics or the ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct or
(b) negatively impact the quality of services.
The amount of supervision may vary depending on - (answer)the case's complexity and the SLPA's
experience
An SLPA's services are designed to - (answer)enhance the quality of care provided by the SLP.
If the SLPA has demonstrated the necessary competencies and the supervising SLP provides the
appropriate amount and type of supervision, the SLPA may engage in or be assigned to perform the
following tasks: - (answer)- service delivery
- culturally responsive practices
- responsibilities for all practitioners
- responsibilities for practitioners who use multiple languages
- administration and support
- prevention and advocacy
The SLPA should engage in the following activities when performing necessary tasks related to speech-
language service provision: - (answer)- Self-identifying (e.g., verbally, in writing, signage, titles on name
badges, etc.) as an SLPA to students, patients, clients, families, staff, and others.
- Exhibiting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including: The Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA);
reimbursement requirements; and state statues and rules regarding SLPA education, training, and scope
of practice.
