Intro to SLPA UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Intro to SLPA UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What does the acronym ASHA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - American Speech-
Language- Hearing Association


What does the acronym SLPA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Speech- Language
Pathology Assistant


How does ASHA define an SLPA? - CORRECT ANSWER - Support Personnel


What are five responsibilities of an SLPA according to the 2013 ASHA Scope of Practice? -
CORRECT ANSWER - -Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings
without clinical interpretation.
-Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration
and/ or interpretation.
-Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
-Provide guidance and treatment plans via telepractice to students, patients, and clients who are
selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model.
-Demonstrate or share information with patients families, and staff regarding feeding strategies
developed and directed by the SLP.


What are five activities outside the responsibility of an SLPA? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Represent himself or herself as an SLP.
-Perform standardized or nononstandardized diagnostic tests, formal or informal evaluations, or
swallowing screenings/ checklists.
-Treat medically fragile students/ patients/ clients independently
-Sign andany formal documents (e.g., treatment plans, reimbursement forms, or reports)
-Participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team without
the presence of the supervising SLP or other designated SLP.