SLPA exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
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
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, 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.
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Graded A+
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
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, 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.
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