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
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.
- Administering and scoring screenings for clinical interpretation by the SLP.
- Assisting the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients (e.g., setting up
the testing environment, gathering and prepping materials, taking notes as advised by
the SLP, etc.).
- Administering and scoring assessment tools that (a) the SLPA meets the examiner
requirements specified in the examiner's manual and (b) the supervising SLP uses to
verify the SLPA's competence in administration, exclusive of clinical interpretation.
- Implementing documented care plans or protocols (e.g., individualized education plan
[IEP], individualized family service plan [IFSP], treatment plan) developed and directed
by the supervising SLP.
- Providing direct therapy services addressing treatment goals developed by the
supervising SLP to meet the needs of the student, patient, client, and family.
- Adjusting and documenting the amount and type of support or scaffolding provided to
the student, patient, or client in treatment to facilitate progress.
- Developing and implementing activities and materials for teaching and practice of skills
to address the goals of the student, patient, client, and family per the plan of care
developed by the supervising SLP.
- Providing treatment through a variety of service delivery models (e.g., individual,
group, classroom-based, home-based, co-treat
Cultural responsiveness has been described as - ANSWER providing 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".
Engaging in culturally responsive practices refers to the - ANSWER "explicit use of
culturally based care and health knowledge in sensitive, creative, and meaningful
ways".
Cultural and linguistic backgrounds exist on - ANSWER a continuum and not all
individuals will exhibit characteristics of one group at any given time.
All practitioners have the following responsibilities related to cultural and linguistic
supports: - ANSWER - Adjust communication style and expectations to meet the needs
of clients, patients, and students from different cultural groups and to provide services in
a culturally responsive manner.
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
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.
- Administering and scoring screenings for clinical interpretation by the SLP.
- Assisting the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients (e.g., setting up
the testing environment, gathering and prepping materials, taking notes as advised by
the SLP, etc.).
- Administering and scoring assessment tools that (a) the SLPA meets the examiner
requirements specified in the examiner's manual and (b) the supervising SLP uses to
verify the SLPA's competence in administration, exclusive of clinical interpretation.
- Implementing documented care plans or protocols (e.g., individualized education plan
[IEP], individualized family service plan [IFSP], treatment plan) developed and directed
by the supervising SLP.
- Providing direct therapy services addressing treatment goals developed by the
supervising SLP to meet the needs of the student, patient, client, and family.
- Adjusting and documenting the amount and type of support or scaffolding provided to
the student, patient, or client in treatment to facilitate progress.
- Developing and implementing activities and materials for teaching and practice of skills
to address the goals of the student, patient, client, and family per the plan of care
developed by the supervising SLP.
- Providing treatment through a variety of service delivery models (e.g., individual,
group, classroom-based, home-based, co-treat
Cultural responsiveness has been described as - ANSWER providing 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".
Engaging in culturally responsive practices refers to the - ANSWER "explicit use of
culturally based care and health knowledge in sensitive, creative, and meaningful
ways".
Cultural and linguistic backgrounds exist on - ANSWER a continuum and not all
individuals will exhibit characteristics of one group at any given time.
All practitioners have the following responsibilities related to cultural and linguistic
supports: - ANSWER - Adjust communication style and expectations to meet the needs
of clients, patients, and students from different cultural groups and to provide services in
a culturally responsive manner.
