SLPA ASHA CERTIFICATION EXAM
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SLP Legal Tasks May Include - ANSWER - Assisting SLP with speech, language, and
hearing screenings without interpretation
- Assisting the SLP during the assessment of students, pts, and clients exclusive of
administration and/or interpretation
- Following documented tx plans or protocols that are designed and supervised by an
ASHA certified SLP
- Compilation of data regarding client/pt/student performance
- Assistance with research protocols
Verification of Technical Proficiency of SLPAs - ANSWER Can be used to verify
achievement of core skills in the areas of clinical/administrative skills conduct in work
setting, and technical skills as prescribed by the supervising SLP.
Ensure SLPA Roles and Responsibilities - ANSWER - Appropriateness of client and
task assignments is commensurate with level of training and experience
- There is adherence to and accountability of recognized standards of supervisory
practices
- SLPAs are appropriately identified to consumers, employers, colleagues, and
regulatory and funding agenciesg
Principle of Ethics I - 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.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule A - ANSWER Individuals shall provide all clinical services and
scientific activities competently.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C - ANSWER Individuals shall now discriminate in the delivery
of professional services or in the conduct of research and scholarly activities on the
bases of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age,
religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect.
SLP Guidance Principle I, Rule C - ANSWER Supervising SLP is responsible for
ensuring that there is no discrimination in service delivery or scientific activities.
Discrimination exhibited by the SLPA could be a violation of the Code.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule D - ANSWER Individuals shall not misrepresent the
credentials of aides, assistants, technicians, support personnel, students, research
interns, clinical fellows, or any others under their supervision, and they shall inform
, those they serve professionally of the name, role, and professional credentials of
persons providing services.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule E - ANSWER Individuals who hold their CCCs may delegate
tasks related to the provision of clinical services to assistants or any other persons only
if those persons are adequately prepared and are appropriately supervised. The
responsibility for the welfare of those being served remains with the certified individual.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule F - ANSWER Individuals who hold their CCCs shall not
delegate tasks that require the unique skills, knowledge, judgement, or credentials that
are within the scope of their profession to assistants or any nonprofessionals over
whom they have supervisory responsibility.
Principle of Ethics II, Rule E - ANSWER Individuals in administrative or supervisory
roles shall not require or permit their professional staff to provide services or conduct
research activities that exceed the staff member's certification status, competense,
education, training, and experience.
Principle of Ethics IV, Rule I - ANSWER Individuals shall not knowingly allow anyone
under their supervision to engage in any practice that violates the Code of Ethics
Principle of Ethics IV, Rule R - ANSWER Individuals shall comply with local, state, and
federal laws and regulations applicable to professional practice, research ethics, and
the responsible conduct of research.
SLP Supervising Support May Include - ANSWER - Direct supervision
- Onsite supervision
- Inview observation and guidance
- Indirect supervision
Indirect Supervisory Activities May Include - ANSWER - Review of tx plans and timely
implementation of modifications
- Demonstration tapes
- Record review
- Review and evaluation of audio- or videotapes sessions
- Review of data collected
- Informal documentation
- Supervisory conferences that may be conducted by telephone and/or live, training, and
performance appraisal
SLPAs Dx, Tx and Advisement of Clients - ANSWER SLPAs may not independently dx,
tx, or advise clients of disposition.
Are SLPAs Able to Provide Services - ANSWER SLPAs may perform speech and
language services in support of an ASHA-certified SLP when the specific tasks are
within their repertoire of training, experience, and competence and when the tasks are
CORRECT 100%
SLP Legal Tasks May Include - ANSWER - Assisting SLP with speech, language, and
hearing screenings without interpretation
- Assisting the SLP during the assessment of students, pts, and clients exclusive of
administration and/or interpretation
- Following documented tx plans or protocols that are designed and supervised by an
ASHA certified SLP
- Compilation of data regarding client/pt/student performance
- Assistance with research protocols
Verification of Technical Proficiency of SLPAs - ANSWER Can be used to verify
achievement of core skills in the areas of clinical/administrative skills conduct in work
setting, and technical skills as prescribed by the supervising SLP.
Ensure SLPA Roles and Responsibilities - ANSWER - Appropriateness of client and
task assignments is commensurate with level of training and experience
- There is adherence to and accountability of recognized standards of supervisory
practices
- SLPAs are appropriately identified to consumers, employers, colleagues, and
regulatory and funding agenciesg
Principle of Ethics I - 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.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule A - ANSWER Individuals shall provide all clinical services and
scientific activities competently.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C - ANSWER Individuals shall now discriminate in the delivery
of professional services or in the conduct of research and scholarly activities on the
bases of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age,
religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect.
SLP Guidance Principle I, Rule C - ANSWER Supervising SLP is responsible for
ensuring that there is no discrimination in service delivery or scientific activities.
Discrimination exhibited by the SLPA could be a violation of the Code.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule D - ANSWER Individuals shall not misrepresent the
credentials of aides, assistants, technicians, support personnel, students, research
interns, clinical fellows, or any others under their supervision, and they shall inform
, those they serve professionally of the name, role, and professional credentials of
persons providing services.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule E - ANSWER Individuals who hold their CCCs may delegate
tasks related to the provision of clinical services to assistants or any other persons only
if those persons are adequately prepared and are appropriately supervised. The
responsibility for the welfare of those being served remains with the certified individual.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule F - ANSWER Individuals who hold their CCCs shall not
delegate tasks that require the unique skills, knowledge, judgement, or credentials that
are within the scope of their profession to assistants or any nonprofessionals over
whom they have supervisory responsibility.
Principle of Ethics II, Rule E - ANSWER Individuals in administrative or supervisory
roles shall not require or permit their professional staff to provide services or conduct
research activities that exceed the staff member's certification status, competense,
education, training, and experience.
Principle of Ethics IV, Rule I - ANSWER Individuals shall not knowingly allow anyone
under their supervision to engage in any practice that violates the Code of Ethics
Principle of Ethics IV, Rule R - ANSWER Individuals shall comply with local, state, and
federal laws and regulations applicable to professional practice, research ethics, and
the responsible conduct of research.
SLP Supervising Support May Include - ANSWER - Direct supervision
- Onsite supervision
- Inview observation and guidance
- Indirect supervision
Indirect Supervisory Activities May Include - ANSWER - Review of tx plans and timely
implementation of modifications
- Demonstration tapes
- Record review
- Review and evaluation of audio- or videotapes sessions
- Review of data collected
- Informal documentation
- Supervisory conferences that may be conducted by telephone and/or live, training, and
performance appraisal
SLPAs Dx, Tx and Advisement of Clients - ANSWER SLPAs may not independently dx,
tx, or advise clients of disposition.
Are SLPAs Able to Provide Services - ANSWER SLPAs may perform speech and
language services in support of an ASHA-certified SLP when the specific tasks are
within their repertoire of training, experience, and competence and when the tasks are
