ASHA SLPA COMPREHENSIVE
CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The supervising SLP must...
Answer: a. hold a certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech -
Language Pathology from ASHA and/or a state licensure (where
applicable).
b. have an active interest in use of and desire to use support
personnel.
c. have practiced speech language pathology for at least 2 years
following ASHA certification.
d. have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one course or
workshop in supervision for at least 1.0 CEUs ( 10 clock hours).
◉ Liability issues
Answer: individuals who engage in the delivery of services to
persons with communication disorders are potentially vulnerable to
accusations of engaging in unprofessional practices. Liability
insurance is recommended as a protection for malpractice. SLPAs
, should consider the need for liability coverage. Checking for liability
insurance coverage is the responsibility of the SLPA and needs to be
done prior to providing services.
◉ The SLPA Should not engage in the following....
Answer: a. represent himself/herself as an SLP
b. perform standardized/ non standardized diagnostic tests, formal
or informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/ or evaluations.
c. perform procedures that require a high level of clinical acumen
and technical skill( e.g., vocal tract prosthesis shaping or fitting,
vocal tract imaging and oral pharyngeal swallow therapy with bolus
material).
d. tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and
swallowing evaluations performed by SLPs.
e. participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any
interdisciplinary team without the presence of the supervising SLP
or other designated SLP.
f. provide interpretive information to the student/patient/client/
family, or others regarding the patient/ client status or service.
CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ The supervising SLP must...
Answer: a. hold a certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech -
Language Pathology from ASHA and/or a state licensure (where
applicable).
b. have an active interest in use of and desire to use support
personnel.
c. have practiced speech language pathology for at least 2 years
following ASHA certification.
d. have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one course or
workshop in supervision for at least 1.0 CEUs ( 10 clock hours).
◉ Liability issues
Answer: individuals who engage in the delivery of services to
persons with communication disorders are potentially vulnerable to
accusations of engaging in unprofessional practices. Liability
insurance is recommended as a protection for malpractice. SLPAs
, should consider the need for liability coverage. Checking for liability
insurance coverage is the responsibility of the SLPA and needs to be
done prior to providing services.
◉ The SLPA Should not engage in the following....
Answer: a. represent himself/herself as an SLP
b. perform standardized/ non standardized diagnostic tests, formal
or informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/ or evaluations.
c. perform procedures that require a high level of clinical acumen
and technical skill( e.g., vocal tract prosthesis shaping or fitting,
vocal tract imaging and oral pharyngeal swallow therapy with bolus
material).
d. tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and
swallowing evaluations performed by SLPs.
e. participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any
interdisciplinary team without the presence of the supervising SLP
or other designated SLP.
f. provide interpretive information to the student/patient/client/
family, or others regarding the patient/ client status or service.
