ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM: STUDY GUIDE PART 1
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Principle of Ethics I Individuals shall honor their responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of
persons they serve professionally or who are participants in research and
scholarly activities, and they shall treat animals involved in research in a humane
manner.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule A. Individuals shall provide all clinical services and scientific activities competently.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule B. Individuals shall use every resource, including referral and/or inter professional
collaboration when appropriate, to ensure that quality service is provided.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C. Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services or in the
conduct of research and scholarly activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex,
gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national
origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule D. Individuals shall not misrepresent the credentials of aides, assistants, technicians,
support personnel, students, research interns, Clinical Fellows, or any other under
their supervision, and they shall inform those they serve professionally of the
name, role, and professional credentials of persons providing services.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule E. Individuals in administrative or supervisory roles shall not require or permit their
professional staff to provide services or conduct research activities that exceed
the staff member's certification status, competence, education, training, and
experience.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule F. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall NOT delegate
tasks that require the unique skills, knowledge, judgement, or credentials that are
within the scope of their profession to aides, assistants, technicians, support
personnel, or any nonprofessionals over whom they have supervisory
responsibility.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule G. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence may delegate to
students tasks related to the provision of clinical services that require the unique
skills, knowledge, and judgment that are within the scope of practice of their
profession only if those students are adequately prepared and are appropriately
supervised. The responsibility for the welfare of those being served remains with
the certified individual.
, Principle of Ethics I, Rule H. Individuals shall obtain informed consent by the persons they serve about the
nature and possible risks and effects of services provided, technology employed,
and products dispensed. This obligation also includes informing persons served
about possible effects of not engaging in treatment or not following clinical
recommendations. If diminished decision-making ability of persons served is
suspected, individuals, should seek appropriate authorization from a spouse,
other family member, or legally authorized/appointed representative.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule I. Individuals shall enroll and include persons as participants in research or teaching
demonstrations only if participation is voluntary, without coercion, and with
informed consent.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule J. Individuals shall accurately represent the intended purpose of a service, product,
or research endeavor and shall abide by established guidelines for clinical
practice and the responsible conduct of research.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule K. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall evaluate the
effectiveness of services provided, technology employed, and products
dispensed, and they shall provide services or dispense products only when
benefit can reasonably be expected.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule L. Individuals may make a reasonable statement of prognosis, but they shall not
guarantee - directly or by implication - the results of any treatment or procedure.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule M. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall use
independent and evidence-based clinical judgement, keeping paramount the
best interests of those being served.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule N. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall not provide
clinical services solely by correspondence, but may provide services via tele
practice consistent with professional standards and state and federal regulations.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule O. Individuals shall protect the confidentiality and security of records of professional
services provided, research and scholarly activities conducted, and products
dispensed. Access to these records shall be allowed only when doing so in
necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the community, is legally
authorized, or is otherwise required by law.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule P. Individuals shall protect the confidentiality of any professional or personal
information about persons served professionally or participants involved in
research and scholarly activities and may disclose confidential information only
when doing so is necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the
community, is legally authorized, or is otherwise required by law.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule Q. Individuals shall maintain timely records and accurately record and bill for
services provided and products dispensed and shall not misrepresent services
provided, products dispensed, or research and scholarly activities conducted.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule R. Individuals whose professional practice is adversely affected by substance abuse,
addiction, or other health-related conditions are impaired practitioners and shall
seek professional assistance and, where appropriate, withdraw from the affected
areas of practice.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Principle of Ethics I Individuals shall honor their responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of
persons they serve professionally or who are participants in research and
scholarly activities, and they shall treat animals involved in research in a humane
manner.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule A. Individuals shall provide all clinical services and scientific activities competently.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule B. Individuals shall use every resource, including referral and/or inter professional
collaboration when appropriate, to ensure that quality service is provided.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C. Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services or in the
conduct of research and scholarly activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex,
gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national
origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule D. Individuals shall not misrepresent the credentials of aides, assistants, technicians,
support personnel, students, research interns, Clinical Fellows, or any other under
their supervision, and they shall inform those they serve professionally of the
name, role, and professional credentials of persons providing services.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule E. Individuals in administrative or supervisory roles shall not require or permit their
professional staff to provide services or conduct research activities that exceed
the staff member's certification status, competence, education, training, and
experience.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule F. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall NOT delegate
tasks that require the unique skills, knowledge, judgement, or credentials that are
within the scope of their profession to aides, assistants, technicians, support
personnel, or any nonprofessionals over whom they have supervisory
responsibility.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule G. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence may delegate to
students tasks related to the provision of clinical services that require the unique
skills, knowledge, and judgment that are within the scope of practice of their
profession only if those students are adequately prepared and are appropriately
supervised. The responsibility for the welfare of those being served remains with
the certified individual.
, Principle of Ethics I, Rule H. Individuals shall obtain informed consent by the persons they serve about the
nature and possible risks and effects of services provided, technology employed,
and products dispensed. This obligation also includes informing persons served
about possible effects of not engaging in treatment or not following clinical
recommendations. If diminished decision-making ability of persons served is
suspected, individuals, should seek appropriate authorization from a spouse,
other family member, or legally authorized/appointed representative.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule I. Individuals shall enroll and include persons as participants in research or teaching
demonstrations only if participation is voluntary, without coercion, and with
informed consent.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule J. Individuals shall accurately represent the intended purpose of a service, product,
or research endeavor and shall abide by established guidelines for clinical
practice and the responsible conduct of research.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule K. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall evaluate the
effectiveness of services provided, technology employed, and products
dispensed, and they shall provide services or dispense products only when
benefit can reasonably be expected.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule L. Individuals may make a reasonable statement of prognosis, but they shall not
guarantee - directly or by implication - the results of any treatment or procedure.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule M. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall use
independent and evidence-based clinical judgement, keeping paramount the
best interests of those being served.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule N. Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall not provide
clinical services solely by correspondence, but may provide services via tele
practice consistent with professional standards and state and federal regulations.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule O. Individuals shall protect the confidentiality and security of records of professional
services provided, research and scholarly activities conducted, and products
dispensed. Access to these records shall be allowed only when doing so in
necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the community, is legally
authorized, or is otherwise required by law.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule P. Individuals shall protect the confidentiality of any professional or personal
information about persons served professionally or participants involved in
research and scholarly activities and may disclose confidential information only
when doing so is necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the
community, is legally authorized, or is otherwise required by law.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule Q. Individuals shall maintain timely records and accurately record and bill for
services provided and products dispensed and shall not misrepresent services
provided, products dispensed, or research and scholarly activities conducted.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule R. Individuals whose professional practice is adversely affected by substance abuse,
addiction, or other health-related conditions are impaired practitioners and shall
seek professional assistance and, where appropriate, withdraw from the affected
areas of practice.
