ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION STUDY
GUIDE PART 3 PRACTICE PACK 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Principle of Ethics I, Rule A.
Answer: Individuals shall provide all clinical services and scientific
activities competently.
◉ Principle of Ethics I, Rule B.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
GUIDE PART 3 PRACTICE PACK 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Principle of Ethics I, Rule A.
Answer: Individuals shall provide all clinical services and scientific
activities competently.
◉ Principle of Ethics I, Rule B.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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.
