SLPA EXAM WITH THE FULL
COVERAGE
Accountability - correct answer-Being legally responsible and answerable for actions
and inactions of self or others durning the performance of a task by the SLPA
Direct supervision - correct answer-On-site, in-viewobservations and guidance by an
SLP while an Assigned activity is performed by support personnel. Direct supervision
performed by the supervising SLP may include, but us not limited to, the following:
observation of a portion of the screening or treatment procedures performed by the
SLPA, coaching the SLPA, and modeling for the SLPA. The supervising SLP must
be physically present during all services provided to a medically fragile client by the
SLPA (e.g., general and tele supervision). the SLP can view and communicate with
the patient and SLPA live via telecommunication technology to supervise the SLPA,
giving the SLP the opportunity to provided immediate feedback. This does not
include reviewing a tape session later.
Indirect Supervision - correct answer-the supervising SLP is not at the same facility
or in close proximity to the SLPA, but is available to provide supervision by electronic
means. Indirect supervision activities performed by the supervising SLP may include,
but are not limited to, demonstration, record review, review and evaluation of audio
or videotaped sessions, and interactive television and supervisory conferences that
may be conducted by telephone, e-mail, or live webcam.
, Interpretation - correct answer-Summarizing, integrating, and using data for the
purpose of clinical decision making, which may only be 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. If such an individual is treated by an SLPA,
100% direct supervision by an SLP is required.
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 Aides/Technician - correct answer-Are individuals who
have completed on-the-job training, workshops, and so forth and work under the
direct supervision of ASHA-certified SLPs.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant - 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 ten(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 telesupervision.
Support Personnel - correct answer-Support personnel in speech-language
pathology 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.
Some states use different terms and definitions for support personnel.
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.
Principle of Ethics II - Rule of Ethics - correct answer-Individuals shall honor their
responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally or
who are participants in research and scholarly activities, and they shall treat animals
involved in research in a humane manner.
COVERAGE
Accountability - correct answer-Being legally responsible and answerable for actions
and inactions of self or others durning the performance of a task by the SLPA
Direct supervision - correct answer-On-site, in-viewobservations and guidance by an
SLP while an Assigned activity is performed by support personnel. Direct supervision
performed by the supervising SLP may include, but us not limited to, the following:
observation of a portion of the screening or treatment procedures performed by the
SLPA, coaching the SLPA, and modeling for the SLPA. The supervising SLP must
be physically present during all services provided to a medically fragile client by the
SLPA (e.g., general and tele supervision). the SLP can view and communicate with
the patient and SLPA live via telecommunication technology to supervise the SLPA,
giving the SLP the opportunity to provided immediate feedback. This does not
include reviewing a tape session later.
Indirect Supervision - correct answer-the supervising SLP is not at the same facility
or in close proximity to the SLPA, but is available to provide supervision by electronic
means. Indirect supervision activities performed by the supervising SLP may include,
but are not limited to, demonstration, record review, review and evaluation of audio
or videotaped sessions, and interactive television and supervisory conferences that
may be conducted by telephone, e-mail, or live webcam.
, Interpretation - correct answer-Summarizing, integrating, and using data for the
purpose of clinical decision making, which may only be 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. If such an individual is treated by an SLPA,
100% direct supervision by an SLP is required.
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 Aides/Technician - correct answer-Are individuals who
have completed on-the-job training, workshops, and so forth and work under the
direct supervision of ASHA-certified SLPs.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant - 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 ten(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 telesupervision.
Support Personnel - correct answer-Support personnel in speech-language
pathology 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.
Some states use different terms and definitions for support personnel.
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.
Principle of Ethics II - Rule of Ethics - correct answer-Individuals shall honor their
responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally or
who are participants in research and scholarly activities, and they shall treat animals
involved in research in a humane manner.
