ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM:
STUDY GUIDE PART 2 CORRECT 100%
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
- 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.
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
STUDY GUIDE PART 2 CORRECT 100%
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
- 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.
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
