SLPA exam CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Accountability - ANSWER Being legally responsible and answerable for actions and
inactions of self or others durning the performance of a task by the SLPA
Direct supervision - ANSWER On-site, in-viewobservations and guidance by an SLP
while an Assigned activity is performed by support personnel. Direct supervision
performed by the supervising SLP may include, but us not limited to, the following:
observation of a portion of the screening or treatment procedures performed by the
SLPA, coaching the SLPA, and modeling for the SLPA. The supervising SLP must be
physically present during all services provided to a medically fragile client by the SLPA
(e.g., general and tele supervision). the SLP can view and communicate with the patient
and SLPA live via telecommunication technology to supervise the SLPA, giving the SLP
the opportunity to provided immediate feedback. This does not include reviewing a tape
session later.
Indirect Supervision - ANSWER the supervising SLP is not at the same facility or in
close proximity to the SLPA, but is available to provide supervision by electronic means.
Indirect supervision activities performed by the supervising SLP may include, but are
not limited to, demonstration, record review, review and evaluation of audio or
videotaped sessions, and interactive television and supervisory conferences that may
be conducted by telephone, e-mail, or live webcam.
Interpretation - ANSWER Summarizing, integrating, and using data for the purpose of
clinical decision making, which may only be done by SLPs. SLPAs may summarize
objective data from a session to the family or team members.
Medically Fragile - ANSWER A term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill and
in an unstable condition. If such an individual is treated by an SLPA, 100% direct
supervision by an SLP is required.
Screening - ANSWER A pass-fail procedure to identify, without interpretation, clients
who may require further assessment following specified screening protocols developed
by and/or approved by the supervising SLP.
Speech-Language Pathology Aides/Technician - ANSWER Are individuals who have
completed on-the-job training, workshops, and so forth and work under the direct
supervision of ASHA-certified SLPs.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant - ANSWER Individuals who, following academic
coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing can perform tasks prescribed,
directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs.
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Accountability - ANSWER Being legally responsible and answerable for actions and
inactions of self or others durning the performance of a task by the SLPA
Direct supervision - ANSWER On-site, in-viewobservations and guidance by an SLP
while an Assigned activity is performed by support personnel. Direct supervision
performed by the supervising SLP may include, but us not limited to, the following:
observation of a portion of the screening or treatment procedures performed by the
SLPA, coaching the SLPA, and modeling for the SLPA. The supervising SLP must be
physically present during all services provided to a medically fragile client by the SLPA
(e.g., general and tele supervision). the SLP can view and communicate with the patient
and SLPA live via telecommunication technology to supervise the SLPA, giving the SLP
the opportunity to provided immediate feedback. This does not include reviewing a tape
session later.
Indirect Supervision - ANSWER the supervising SLP is not at the same facility or in
close proximity to the SLPA, but is available to provide supervision by electronic means.
Indirect supervision activities performed by the supervising SLP may include, but are
not limited to, demonstration, record review, review and evaluation of audio or
videotaped sessions, and interactive television and supervisory conferences that may
be conducted by telephone, e-mail, or live webcam.
Interpretation - ANSWER Summarizing, integrating, and using data for the purpose of
clinical decision making, which may only be done by SLPs. SLPAs may summarize
objective data from a session to the family or team members.
Medically Fragile - ANSWER A term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill and
in an unstable condition. If such an individual is treated by an SLPA, 100% direct
supervision by an SLP is required.
Screening - ANSWER A pass-fail procedure to identify, without interpretation, clients
who may require further assessment following specified screening protocols developed
by and/or approved by the supervising SLP.
Speech-Language Pathology Aides/Technician - ANSWER Are individuals who have
completed on-the-job training, workshops, and so forth and work under the direct
supervision of ASHA-certified SLPs.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant - ANSWER Individuals who, following academic
coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing can perform tasks prescribed,
directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs.
