SLPA Certification Exam|| 2025 LATEST
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accountability - ANSWER being legally responsible and answerable for actions and
inactions of self or others during the performance of a task by the SLPA
Aide/technician - ANSWER person who has completed on-the-job training, workshops,
and other related tasks and who works under the direct supervision of an ASHA-
certified SLP
- typically does not meet all requirements to become an SLPA
What is included in an assessment? - ANSWER culturally and linguistically appropriate
behavioral observation and standardized and/or criterion-referenced tools; use of
instrumentation; review of records, case history, and prior test results; and interview of
the individual and/or family to guide decision making
assessment, test, evaluation - ANSWER procedures implemented by the SLP for the
differential diagnosis of communication and swallowing disorders
cultural responsiveness - ANSWER provides individuals with "a broader perspective
from which to view our behaviors as they relate to our actions with individuals across a
variety of cultures that are different from our own"
culturally responsive practices - ANSWER Care that takes the client's cultural
perspectives, beliefs, and values into consideration in all aspects of education and/or
service provision
direct supervision - ANSWER in-view observation and guidance by an SLP
Examples of direct supervision - ANSWER observing a portion of the screening or
treatment procedures performed by the SLPA, coaching, modeling, "real-time"
telecommunication technology, or anything else where immediate feedback can be
provided
- reviewing a recorded session does NOT count
When does an SLP have to be 100% present? - ANSWER all services being provided
to a medically fragile client
indirect supervision - ANSWER monitoring or reviewing an SLPA's activities outside of
an observation and guidance during direct services provided to a student, patient, or
client
, examples of indirect supervision - ANSWER demonstration, records review, review and
evaluation of audio or video recorded sessions, interactive conferences that may be
conducted by telecommunication (email, phone, etc.)
social determinants of health - ANSWER The conditions in which people are born, grow,
live, work, and age, shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources at
global, national, and local levels
speech-language pathology assistant - ANSWER person who has completed
coursework, clinical practicum, and credentials and can perform tasks prescribed,
directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs
supervising SLP - ANSWER SLP who holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in
Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA and/or a state licensure, has
active interest and desire to collaborate with support personnel, has a minimum of 9
months experience after being awarded ASHA certification, and has completed the 2
hour supervision requirement
what are examples of support personnel? - ANSWER SLPAs & SLP aides/technicians
telepractice - ANSWER applying telecommunications technology to the delivery of
professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client for an assessment,
intervention, and/or consultation
telesupervision - ANSWER The SLP can view and communicate with the patient and
SLPA in real time via Skype, webcam, and similar devices
An SLPA is qualified to serve as an interpreter/translator when they are
a. able to orally communicate in more than one language.
b. able to read and write effectively in more than one language.
c. trained to interpret/translate from one language to another.
d. trained to interpret/translate written text from one language to another. - ANSWER c.
trained to interpret/translate from one language to another
therapy activities generated by the SLPA should be
a. approved by the parents/caregivers.
b. based solely on the client's/patient's or student's interests.
c. evidence-based.
d. low in cost. - ANSWER c. evidence-based.
The SLPA can provide direct voice therapy when following treatment plans or protocols
that are
UPDATE|| VERIFIED 100%
accountability - ANSWER being legally responsible and answerable for actions and
inactions of self or others during the performance of a task by the SLPA
Aide/technician - ANSWER person who has completed on-the-job training, workshops,
and other related tasks and who works under the direct supervision of an ASHA-
certified SLP
- typically does not meet all requirements to become an SLPA
What is included in an assessment? - ANSWER culturally and linguistically appropriate
behavioral observation and standardized and/or criterion-referenced tools; use of
instrumentation; review of records, case history, and prior test results; and interview of
the individual and/or family to guide decision making
assessment, test, evaluation - ANSWER procedures implemented by the SLP for the
differential diagnosis of communication and swallowing disorders
cultural responsiveness - ANSWER provides individuals with "a broader perspective
from which to view our behaviors as they relate to our actions with individuals across a
variety of cultures that are different from our own"
culturally responsive practices - ANSWER Care that takes the client's cultural
perspectives, beliefs, and values into consideration in all aspects of education and/or
service provision
direct supervision - ANSWER in-view observation and guidance by an SLP
Examples of direct supervision - ANSWER observing a portion of the screening or
treatment procedures performed by the SLPA, coaching, modeling, "real-time"
telecommunication technology, or anything else where immediate feedback can be
provided
- reviewing a recorded session does NOT count
When does an SLP have to be 100% present? - ANSWER all services being provided
to a medically fragile client
indirect supervision - ANSWER monitoring or reviewing an SLPA's activities outside of
an observation and guidance during direct services provided to a student, patient, or
client
, examples of indirect supervision - ANSWER demonstration, records review, review and
evaluation of audio or video recorded sessions, interactive conferences that may be
conducted by telecommunication (email, phone, etc.)
social determinants of health - ANSWER The conditions in which people are born, grow,
live, work, and age, shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources at
global, national, and local levels
speech-language pathology assistant - ANSWER person who has completed
coursework, clinical practicum, and credentials and can perform tasks prescribed,
directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs
supervising SLP - ANSWER SLP who holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in
Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA and/or a state licensure, has
active interest and desire to collaborate with support personnel, has a minimum of 9
months experience after being awarded ASHA certification, and has completed the 2
hour supervision requirement
what are examples of support personnel? - ANSWER SLPAs & SLP aides/technicians
telepractice - ANSWER applying telecommunications technology to the delivery of
professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client for an assessment,
intervention, and/or consultation
telesupervision - ANSWER The SLP can view and communicate with the patient and
SLPA in real time via Skype, webcam, and similar devices
An SLPA is qualified to serve as an interpreter/translator when they are
a. able to orally communicate in more than one language.
b. able to read and write effectively in more than one language.
c. trained to interpret/translate from one language to another.
d. trained to interpret/translate written text from one language to another. - ANSWER c.
trained to interpret/translate from one language to another
therapy activities generated by the SLPA should be
a. approved by the parents/caregivers.
b. based solely on the client's/patient's or student's interests.
c. evidence-based.
d. low in cost. - ANSWER c. evidence-based.
The SLPA can provide direct voice therapy when following treatment plans or protocols
that are
