ASHA SLPA Certification Practice Questions & answers 2023

ASHA SLPA Certification Practice Questions & answers 2023Direct 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. Telepractice - correct answer This refers to the application of telecommunications technology to delivery of professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client, or clinician to clinician , for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation. Telesupervision - correct answer The SLP can view and communicate with the patient and SLPA in real time via Skype, webcam, and similar devices and services to supervise the SLPA, providing the opportunity for the SLP to give immediate feedback. This does not include reviewing a taped session later. An SLPA should not supervise more than .... - correct answer 2 full time SLPAs in any setting or combination thereof. The supervising SLP must... - correct 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 - correct 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.... - correct answer a. represent himself/herself as an SLP b. perform standardized/ non standardized diagnostic tests, formal or informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/ or evaluations.