SLPA Exam ACTUAL UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Accountability - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Individuals who,
following academic coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing can perform tasks
prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs.
Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist - CORRECT ANSWER - An SLP who is
certified by ASHA and has been practicing for at least 2 years following ASHA certification, has
completed not less than ten(10) hours of continuing professional development in supervision
training prior to supervision of an SLPA, and who is licensed and/or credentialed by the state
(where applicable)
Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER - The provision of direction and evaluation of the
tasks assigned to an SLPA. Methods for providing supervision include direct supervision,
indirect supervision, and telesupervision.
Support Personnel - CORRECT ANSWER - Support personnel in speech-language
pathology perform tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs. There
are different levels of support personnel based on training and scope of responsibilities. Support
personnel include SLPAs and speech-language pathology aides/technicians. ASHA is
operationally defining these terms for ASHA resources. Some states use different terms and
definitions for support personnel.
Telepractice - CORRECT ANSWER - This refers to the application of
telecommunications technology to delivery of professional services at a distance by linking
clinician to client, or clinician to clinician, for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation.
Telesupervision - CORRECT ANSWER - The SLP can view and communicate with the
patient and SLPA in real time via Skype, webcam, and similar devices and services to supervise
the SLPA, providing the opportunity for the SLP to give immediate feedback. This does not
include reviewing a taped session later.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Accountability - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Individuals who,
following academic coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing can perform tasks
prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs.
Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist - CORRECT ANSWER - An SLP who is
certified by ASHA and has been practicing for at least 2 years following ASHA certification, has
completed not less than ten(10) hours of continuing professional development in supervision
training prior to supervision of an SLPA, and who is licensed and/or credentialed by the state
(where applicable)
Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER - The provision of direction and evaluation of the
tasks assigned to an SLPA. Methods for providing supervision include direct supervision,
indirect supervision, and telesupervision.
Support Personnel - CORRECT ANSWER - Support personnel in speech-language
pathology perform tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs. There
are different levels of support personnel based on training and scope of responsibilities. Support
personnel include SLPAs and speech-language pathology aides/technicians. ASHA is
operationally defining these terms for ASHA resources. Some states use different terms and
definitions for support personnel.
Telepractice - CORRECT ANSWER - This refers to the application of
telecommunications technology to delivery of professional services at a distance by linking
clinician to client, or clinician to clinician, for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation.
Telesupervision - CORRECT ANSWER - The SLP can view and communicate with the
patient and SLPA in real time via Skype, webcam, and similar devices and services to supervise
the SLPA, providing the opportunity for the SLP to give immediate feedback. This does not
include reviewing a taped session later.
