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What does the acronym ASHA stand for? - American Speech- Language- Hearing Association What does the acronym SLPA stand for? - Speech- Language Pathology Assistant How does ASHA define an SLPA? - Support Personnel What are five responsibilities of an SLPA according to the 2013 ASHA Scope of Practice? - -Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation. -Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/ or interpretation. -Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP. -Provide guidance and treatment plans via telepractice to students, patients, and clients who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model. -Demonstrate or share information with patients families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP. What are five activities outside the responsibility of an SLPA? - -Represent himself or herself as an SLP. -Perform standardized or nononstandardized diagnostic tests, formal or informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/ checklists. -Treat medically fragile students/ patients/ clients independently -Sign andany formal documents (e.g., treatment plans, reimbursement forms, or reports) -Participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team without the presence of the supervising SLP or other designated SLP. What does ASHA list as the requirements for becoming an SLPA? - ... Who is the direct supervisor for an SLPA? - SLPWhat are 3 responsibilities of a supervising SLP? - One of the responsibilities of a supervising SLP is to conduct ongoing evaluations of the SLPA. Another responsibility is to develop, review and modify the treatment plan for the student or patient. Our third responsibility of the supervising SLP is to make all case management decisions. What is the difference between a supervisor and a mentor? - Mentoring is a developmental partnership through which one person shares knowledge, skills, and information to foster the professional growth of someone else. A supervisor watches over an activity or task being carried out by somebody and ensure that it is performed correctly. What are 2 roles of a mentor? - Coach/ Advisory, Source of Encouragement, Resource Person, Champion, Devil's Avocate What are 2 roles of a mentee? - Driver of Relationship, Development Planner, Resource Partner, Teacher, Continuous Learner