ASHA SLPA Certification Practice
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Direct Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER - On-site, in-view observation and guidance
while a clinical activity is performed by an assistant. SLP needs to be able to provide ongoing
immediate feedback as the SLPA provides clinical services.
100% supervision of SLPAs for .... - CORRECT ANSWER - medically fragile students,
clients, or patients is required.
First 90 work days... - CORRECT ANSWER - An SLPA must have a total of at least 30%
supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10% indirect supervision, is required weekly.
students, patients, clients must receive direct contact with the SLP .... - CORRECT
ANSWER - at least once every two weeks.
After first 90 work days.... - CORRECT ANSWER - the amount of supervision can be
adjusted if the supervising SLP determines the SLPA has met appropriate competencies and skill
levels with a variety of communication and related disorders.
Minimum ongoing supervision must always include documentation of direct supervision
provided by the SLP to each student, patient, or client...... - CORRECT ANSWER - at
least every 60 calendar days
Supervision Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER - should provide information about the
quality of the SLPA's performance of assigned tasks and should verify that clinical activity is
limited to tasks specified in the SLPA's ASHA-approved responsibilities.
Indirect Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER - does not require the SLP to be physically
present or available via telecommunication in real time while the SLPA is providing services.
, An SLPA may not perform tasks when a supervising SLP cannot be ... - CORRECT
ANSWER - reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate electronic
means.
Interpretation - CORRECT ANSWER - summarizing, integrating, and using data for the
purpose of clinical decision making, which may only 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.
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 Assistants - 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 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 tele supervision.
Support Personnel - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Direct Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER - On-site, in-view observation and guidance
while a clinical activity is performed by an assistant. SLP needs to be able to provide ongoing
immediate feedback as the SLPA provides clinical services.
100% supervision of SLPAs for .... - CORRECT ANSWER - medically fragile students,
clients, or patients is required.
First 90 work days... - CORRECT ANSWER - An SLPA must have a total of at least 30%
supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10% indirect supervision, is required weekly.
students, patients, clients must receive direct contact with the SLP .... - CORRECT
ANSWER - at least once every two weeks.
After first 90 work days.... - CORRECT ANSWER - the amount of supervision can be
adjusted if the supervising SLP determines the SLPA has met appropriate competencies and skill
levels with a variety of communication and related disorders.
Minimum ongoing supervision must always include documentation of direct supervision
provided by the SLP to each student, patient, or client...... - CORRECT ANSWER - at
least every 60 calendar days
Supervision Feedback - CORRECT ANSWER - should provide information about the
quality of the SLPA's performance of assigned tasks and should verify that clinical activity is
limited to tasks specified in the SLPA's ASHA-approved responsibilities.
Indirect Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER - does not require the SLP to be physically
present or available via telecommunication in real time while the SLPA is providing services.
, An SLPA may not perform tasks when a supervising SLP cannot be ... - CORRECT
ANSWER - reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate electronic
means.
Interpretation - CORRECT ANSWER - summarizing, integrating, and using data for the
purpose of clinical decision making, which may only 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.
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 Assistants - 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 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 tele supervision.
Support Personnel - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
