ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION COMPREHENSIVE
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ 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.
◉ 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.
◉ 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
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ 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.
◉ 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.
◉ 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
