The SLPA has changed the treatment activity within the therapy session
therefore, the SLPA should:
A. inform the parents/caregivers.
B. inform the SLP.
C. make the necessary changes in the IEP.
D. stop the session in order to remain in compliance.
B. inform the SLP.
A client/patient or student appeared upset on the day of the treatment. She
stated, "My best friend isn't talking to me." This is a statement written in a SOAP
note. What area of the SOAP note would you find this statement?:
A. subjective
B. objective
C. assessment
,D. plan
A. subjective
The SLPA has been working with a patient that uses a dynamic display voice
output communication device for six months. Therapy sessions have now begun
to focus on greetings, ordering at restaurants, and reciprocal conversational
exchanges. What has the SLPA been targeting?:
A. linguistic competence
B. operational competence
C. social competence
D. strategic competence
C. social competence
True or False: SLPAs may practice under 2 regulatory bodies.
True. Asha + your state's licensing body
Who retains full and ethical responsibility for the students, patients and clients
served but may delegate specific tasks to the SLPA?
The supervising SLP
True or Flase: State licensure laws supersede any ASHA SOP guidelines.
True.
, Where can you find the scope of practice (SOP) for an SLPA?
The SOP is defined by ASHA in the SLPA Scope of Practice, AND can differ from
state to state
What is the purpose of the ASHA SOP document? (Name at least 4)
1) Parameters of education & professional development
2) Responsibilities within & outside the SOP
3) Examples of practice settings
4) Information for others regarding SLPA services
5) Information on ethics & liability
6) Supervision requirements
What 3 categories form the SLPA Scope of Practice?
1) Service Delivery
2) Prevention and Advocacy Tasks
3) Administrative Tasks
True or False: SLPAs can administer and/or interpret assessments.