SLPA ASHA Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The C-SLPA is a voluntary, entry-level credential recognizing SLPAs who have met
_______________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - established criteria and standards
of practice to deliver high quality clinical service
The C-SLPA provides assurance that certified individuals are keeping up with rapid changes in
the profession's scope of practice to:
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- - CORRECT ANSWER - - consumers
- clients
- healthcare professionals
- employers
- state licensure board
- third-party payers
The C-SLPA designation demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge practice as an SLPA in
____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - all primary employment settings, including
schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practice
ASHA's Assistants Certification Program was developed for _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER - SLPAs in the US
The Assistants Certification Program
- helps improve ___________
, - establishes __________
- ensures __________ - CORRECT ANSWER - - helps improve patient/client access to
speech-language pathology services by creating a pipeline of qualified professionals who meet
uniform standards of competency and are committed to delivering high-quality care
- establishes a uniform standard for the knowledge and skill level expected of assistants
- ensures that all ASHA-certified assistants meet the same rigorous requirements
What is ASHA? - CORRECT ANSWER - ASHA is the national professional, scientific,
and credentialing association for members and affiliates who are audiologist; SLPs; speech,
language and hearing scientist; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and
students
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. - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT ANSWER - c. evidence-based.
The SLPA can provide direct voice therapy when following treatment plans or protocols that are
a. provided by the SLP.
b. provided by a respiratory therapist.
c. found in the evaluation report.
d. submitted by the attending physician. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. provided by the SLP.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The C-SLPA is a voluntary, entry-level credential recognizing SLPAs who have met
_______________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - established criteria and standards
of practice to deliver high quality clinical service
The C-SLPA provides assurance that certified individuals are keeping up with rapid changes in
the profession's scope of practice to:
-
-
-
-
-
- - CORRECT ANSWER - - consumers
- clients
- healthcare professionals
- employers
- state licensure board
- third-party payers
The C-SLPA designation demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge practice as an SLPA in
____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - all primary employment settings, including
schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practice
ASHA's Assistants Certification Program was developed for _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER - SLPAs in the US
The Assistants Certification Program
- helps improve ___________
, - establishes __________
- ensures __________ - CORRECT ANSWER - - helps improve patient/client access to
speech-language pathology services by creating a pipeline of qualified professionals who meet
uniform standards of competency and are committed to delivering high-quality care
- establishes a uniform standard for the knowledge and skill level expected of assistants
- ensures that all ASHA-certified assistants meet the same rigorous requirements
What is ASHA? - CORRECT ANSWER - ASHA is the national professional, scientific,
and credentialing association for members and affiliates who are audiologist; SLPs; speech,
language and hearing scientist; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and
students
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. - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT ANSWER - c. evidence-based.
The SLPA can provide direct voice therapy when following treatment plans or protocols that are
a. provided by the SLP.
b. provided by a respiratory therapist.
c. found in the evaluation report.
d. submitted by the attending physician. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. provided by the SLP.
