ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM: STUDY GUIDE
PART 1 | PERFECT PREP FOR EVERY PAPER |
PRECISION IN EVERY ANSWER!
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 B. - Answer: Individuals shall use every resource, including
referral and/or inter professional collaboration when appropriate, to ensure that quality
service is provided.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C. - Answer: Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery
of professional services or in the conduct of research and scholarly activities on the
basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age,
religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect.
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 other 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 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, competence,
education, training, and experience.
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,Principle of Ethics I, Rule F. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence shall NOT delegate tasks that require the unique skills, knowledge,
judgement, or credentials that are within the scope of their profession to aides,
assistants, technicians, support personnel, or any nonprofessionals over whom they
have supervisory responsibility.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule G. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence may delegate to students tasks related to the provision of clinical services
that require the unique skills, knowledge, and judgment that are within the scope of
practice of their profession only if those students 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 H. - Answer: Individuals shall obtain informed consent by the
persons they serve about the nature and possible risks and effects of services provided,
technology employed, and products dispensed. This obligation also includes informing
persons served about possible effects of not engaging in treatment or not following
clinical recommendations. If diminished decision-making ability of persons served is
suspected, individuals, should seek appropriate authorization from a spouse, other
family member, or legally authorized/appointed representative.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule I. - Answer: Individuals shall enroll and include persons as
participants in research or teaching demonstrations only if participation is voluntary,
without coercion, and with informed consent.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule J. - Answer: Individuals shall accurately represent the
intended purpose of a service, product, or research endeavor and shall abide by
established guidelines for clinical practice and the responsible conduct of research.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule K. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence shall evaluate the effectiveness of services provided, technology
employed, and products dispensed, and they shall provide services or dispense
products only when benefit can reasonably be expected.
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, Principle of Ethics I, Rule L. - Answer: Individuals may make a reasonable statement of
prognosis, but they shall not guarantee - directly or by implication - the results of any
treatment or procedure.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule M. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence shall use independent and evidence-based clinical judgement, keeping
paramount the best interests of those being served.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule N. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence shall not provide clinical services solely by correspondence, but may
provide services via tele practice consistent with professional standards and state and
federal regulations.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule O. - Answer: Individuals shall protect the confidentiality and
security of records of professional services provided, research and scholarly activities
conducted, and products dispensed. Access to these records shall be allowed only
when doing so in necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the community, is
legally authorized, or is otherwise required by law.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule P. - Answer: Individuals shall protect the confidentiality of any
professional or personal information about persons served professionally or participants
involved in research and scholarly activities and may disclose confidential information
only when doing so is necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the
community, is legally authorized, or is otherwise required by law.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule Q. - Answer: Individuals shall maintain timely records and
accurately record and bill for services provided and products dispensed and shall not
misrepresent services provided, products dispensed, or research and scholarly activities
conducted.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule R. - Answer: Individuals whose professional practice is
adversely affected by substance abuse, addiction, or other health-related conditions are
impaired practitioners and shall seek professional assistance and, where appropriate,
withdraw from the affected areas of practice.
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PART 1 | PERFECT PREP FOR EVERY PAPER |
PRECISION IN EVERY ANSWER!
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 B. - Answer: Individuals shall use every resource, including
referral and/or inter professional collaboration when appropriate, to ensure that quality
service is provided.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C. - Answer: Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery
of professional services or in the conduct of research and scholarly activities on the
basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age,
religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect.
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 other 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 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, competence,
education, training, and experience.
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,Principle of Ethics I, Rule F. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence shall NOT delegate tasks that require the unique skills, knowledge,
judgement, or credentials that are within the scope of their profession to aides,
assistants, technicians, support personnel, or any nonprofessionals over whom they
have supervisory responsibility.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule G. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence may delegate to students tasks related to the provision of clinical services
that require the unique skills, knowledge, and judgment that are within the scope of
practice of their profession only if those students 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 H. - Answer: Individuals shall obtain informed consent by the
persons they serve about the nature and possible risks and effects of services provided,
technology employed, and products dispensed. This obligation also includes informing
persons served about possible effects of not engaging in treatment or not following
clinical recommendations. If diminished decision-making ability of persons served is
suspected, individuals, should seek appropriate authorization from a spouse, other
family member, or legally authorized/appointed representative.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule I. - Answer: Individuals shall enroll and include persons as
participants in research or teaching demonstrations only if participation is voluntary,
without coercion, and with informed consent.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule J. - Answer: Individuals shall accurately represent the
intended purpose of a service, product, or research endeavor and shall abide by
established guidelines for clinical practice and the responsible conduct of research.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule K. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence shall evaluate the effectiveness of services provided, technology
employed, and products dispensed, and they shall provide services or dispense
products only when benefit can reasonably be expected.
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, Principle of Ethics I, Rule L. - Answer: Individuals may make a reasonable statement of
prognosis, but they shall not guarantee - directly or by implication - the results of any
treatment or procedure.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule M. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence shall use independent and evidence-based clinical judgement, keeping
paramount the best interests of those being served.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule N. - Answer: Individuals who hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence shall not provide clinical services solely by correspondence, but may
provide services via tele practice consistent with professional standards and state and
federal regulations.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule O. - Answer: Individuals shall protect the confidentiality and
security of records of professional services provided, research and scholarly activities
conducted, and products dispensed. Access to these records shall be allowed only
when doing so in necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the community, is
legally authorized, or is otherwise required by law.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule P. - Answer: Individuals shall protect the confidentiality of any
professional or personal information about persons served professionally or participants
involved in research and scholarly activities and may disclose confidential information
only when doing so is necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the
community, is legally authorized, or is otherwise required by law.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule Q. - Answer: Individuals shall maintain timely records and
accurately record and bill for services provided and products dispensed and shall not
misrepresent services provided, products dispensed, or research and scholarly activities
conducted.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule R. - Answer: Individuals whose professional practice is
adversely affected by substance abuse, addiction, or other health-related conditions are
impaired practitioners and shall seek professional assistance and, where appropriate,
withdraw from the affected areas of practice.
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