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ASHA SLPA Certification Practice Questions
Jeremiah
Practice questions for this set
Terms in this set (25)
On-site, in-view observation and guidance while a clinical activity is performed by an
Direct Supervision assistant. SLP needs to be able to provide ongoing immediate feedback as the SLPA
provides clinical services.
100% supervision of SLPAs for .... medically fragile students, clients, or patients is required.
An SLPA must have a total of at least 30% supervision, including at least 20% direct and
ASHA SLPA Certification Practice Questions
First 90 work days...
10% indirect supervision, is required weekly.
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students, patients, clients must receive direct at least once every two weeks.
contact with the SLP ....
the amount of supervision can be adjusted if the supervising SLP determines the SLPA
After first 90 work days.... has met appropriate competencies and skill levels with a variety of communication and
related disorders.
Minimum ongoing supervision must always at least every 60 calendar days
include documentation of direct supervision
provided by the SLP to each student,
patient, or client......
should provide information about the quality of the SLPA's performance of assigned
Supervision Feedback tasks and should verify that clinical activity is limited to tasks specified in the SLPA's
ASHA-approved responsibilities.
does not require the SLP to be physically present or available via telecommunication in
Indirect Supervision
real time while the SLPA is providing services.
An SLPA may not perform tasks when a reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate electronic means.
supervising SLP cannot be ...
summarizing, integrating, and using data for the purpose of clinical decision making,
Interpretation which may only done by SLPs. SLPAs may summarize objective data from a session to
the family or team members.
Medically Fragile A term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill and in an unstable condition.
A pass/fail procedure to identify, without interpretation, clients who may require further
Screening assessment following specified screening protocols developed by and /or approved
by the supervising SLP.
Individuals who, following academic coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing
Speech Language Pathology Assistants
can perform tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs.
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
Supervising Speech Language Pathologist
development in supervision training prior to supervision of an SLPA, and who is
licensed and/or credentialed by the state (where applicable).
The provision of direction and evaluation of the tasks assigned to an SLPA. Methods for
Supervision providing supervision include direct supervision, indirect supervision, and tele
supervision.
perform tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs. There
are different levels of support personnel based on training and scope of
Support Personnel
responsibilities. Support personnel include SLPAs and Speech Language pathology
aides/technicians. ASHA is operationally defining these terms for ASHA resources.
This refers to the application of telecommunications technology to delivery of
Telepractice professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client, or clinician to clinician ,
for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation.
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
Telesupervision
opportunity for the SLP to give immediate feedback. This does not include reviewing a
taped session later.
An SLPA should not supervise more than .... 2 full time SLPAs in any setting or combination thereof.
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ASHA SLPA Certification Practice Questions
Jeremiah
Practice questions for this set
Terms in this set (25)
On-site, in-view observation and guidance while a clinical activity is performed by an
Direct Supervision assistant. SLP needs to be able to provide ongoing immediate feedback as the SLPA
provides clinical services.
100% supervision of SLPAs for .... medically fragile students, clients, or patients is required.
An SLPA must have a total of at least 30% supervision, including at least 20% direct and
ASHA SLPA Certification Practice Questions
First 90 work days...
10% indirect supervision, is required weekly.
1/5
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students, patients, clients must receive direct at least once every two weeks.
contact with the SLP ....
the amount of supervision can be adjusted if the supervising SLP determines the SLPA
After first 90 work days.... has met appropriate competencies and skill levels with a variety of communication and
related disorders.
Minimum ongoing supervision must always at least every 60 calendar days
include documentation of direct supervision
provided by the SLP to each student,
patient, or client......
should provide information about the quality of the SLPA's performance of assigned
Supervision Feedback tasks and should verify that clinical activity is limited to tasks specified in the SLPA's
ASHA-approved responsibilities.
does not require the SLP to be physically present or available via telecommunication in
Indirect Supervision
real time while the SLPA is providing services.
An SLPA may not perform tasks when a reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate electronic means.
supervising SLP cannot be ...
summarizing, integrating, and using data for the purpose of clinical decision making,
Interpretation which may only done by SLPs. SLPAs may summarize objective data from a session to
the family or team members.
Medically Fragile A term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill and in an unstable condition.
A pass/fail procedure to identify, without interpretation, clients who may require further
Screening assessment following specified screening protocols developed by and /or approved
by the supervising SLP.
Individuals who, following academic coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing
Speech Language Pathology Assistants
can perform tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs.
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
Supervising Speech Language Pathologist
development in supervision training prior to supervision of an SLPA, and who is
licensed and/or credentialed by the state (where applicable).
The provision of direction and evaluation of the tasks assigned to an SLPA. Methods for
Supervision providing supervision include direct supervision, indirect supervision, and tele
supervision.
perform tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs. There
are different levels of support personnel based on training and scope of
Support Personnel
responsibilities. Support personnel include SLPAs and Speech Language pathology
aides/technicians. ASHA is operationally defining these terms for ASHA resources.
This refers to the application of telecommunications technology to delivery of
Telepractice professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client, or clinician to clinician ,
for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation.
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
Telesupervision
opportunity for the SLP to give immediate feedback. This does not include reviewing a
taped session later.
An SLPA should not supervise more than .... 2 full time SLPAs in any setting or combination thereof.
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