ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION
◉ The ASHA Code of Ethics sets forth the fundamental PRINCIPLES
and RULES deemed essential for SLPs. This code applies to every
individual who is. Answer: (a) an ASHA member, whether verified or
not,
(b) a nonmember holding the ASHA Certificate of Clinical
Competence,
(c) an applicant for membership or certification, or
(d) a Clinical Fellow seeking to fulfill standards for certification
◉ The ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct sets forth the PRINCIPLES
and FUNDAMENTALS of ethical practice for SLPAs. This Code applies
to. Answer: all ASHA-certified audiology and speech-language
pathology assistants, as well as applicants for assistant certification.
◉ The ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct defines the SLPA's role in
the provision of services under. Answer: the SLP's supervision and
provides a framework to support decision-making related to the
SLPA's actions.
,◉ The supervising SLP takes overall responsibility for the actions of
any SLPA when that SLPA is performing their assigned duties. If the
SLPA engages in activities that violate the Assistants Code of
Conduct,. Answer: then the supervising SLP may be found in
violation of the Code of Ethics- if it is found that the adequate
oversight has not been provided.
◉ Failure to comply with principles and rules related to supervisory
activities in the Code of Ethics or failure to ensure that the SLPA
complies with the Assistants Code of Conduct could result. Answer:
in a violation of the Code of Ethics by the supervisor.
◉ Principle of Ethics I, Rule of Ethics A:. Answer: Individuals shall
provide all clinical services and scientific activities competently.
◉ Principle of Ethics I, Rule of Ethics D:. Answer: Individuals SHALL
NOT misrepresent the credentials of aides, assistants, technicians,
support personnel, students, research interns, Clinical Fellows, or
any others under the 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 of Ethics E:. Answer: Individuals who
hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence may delegate tasks
related to the provision of clinical services to aides, assistants,
technicians, support personnel, 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 of Ethics F:. Answer: Individuals who
hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall not delegate tasks
that require the unique skills, knowledge, judgment, 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.
◉ ASHA requirements do not supersede state licensure laws or
affect the interpretation or implementation of such laws. TRUE or
FALSE. Answer: TRUE
◉ Principle of Ethics II, Rule of Ethics A:. Answer: Individuals who
hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall engage in only those
aspects of the professions that are within the scope of their
professional practice and competence, considering their certification
status, education, training, and experience.
◉ Principle of Ethics II, Rule of Ethics 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.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION
◉ The ASHA Code of Ethics sets forth the fundamental PRINCIPLES
and RULES deemed essential for SLPs. This code applies to every
individual who is. Answer: (a) an ASHA member, whether verified or
not,
(b) a nonmember holding the ASHA Certificate of Clinical
Competence,
(c) an applicant for membership or certification, or
(d) a Clinical Fellow seeking to fulfill standards for certification
◉ The ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct sets forth the PRINCIPLES
and FUNDAMENTALS of ethical practice for SLPAs. This Code applies
to. Answer: all ASHA-certified audiology and speech-language
pathology assistants, as well as applicants for assistant certification.
◉ The ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct defines the SLPA's role in
the provision of services under. Answer: the SLP's supervision and
provides a framework to support decision-making related to the
SLPA's actions.
,◉ The supervising SLP takes overall responsibility for the actions of
any SLPA when that SLPA is performing their assigned duties. If the
SLPA engages in activities that violate the Assistants Code of
Conduct,. Answer: then the supervising SLP may be found in
violation of the Code of Ethics- if it is found that the adequate
oversight has not been provided.
◉ Failure to comply with principles and rules related to supervisory
activities in the Code of Ethics or failure to ensure that the SLPA
complies with the Assistants Code of Conduct could result. Answer:
in a violation of the Code of Ethics by the supervisor.
◉ Principle of Ethics I, Rule of Ethics A:. Answer: Individuals shall
provide all clinical services and scientific activities competently.
◉ Principle of Ethics I, Rule of Ethics D:. Answer: Individuals SHALL
NOT misrepresent the credentials of aides, assistants, technicians,
support personnel, students, research interns, Clinical Fellows, or
any others under the 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 of Ethics E:. Answer: Individuals who
hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence may delegate tasks
related to the provision of clinical services to aides, assistants,
technicians, support personnel, 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 of Ethics F:. Answer: Individuals who
hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall not delegate tasks
that require the unique skills, knowledge, judgment, 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.
◉ ASHA requirements do not supersede state licensure laws or
affect the interpretation or implementation of such laws. TRUE or
FALSE. Answer: TRUE
◉ Principle of Ethics II, Rule of Ethics A:. Answer: Individuals who
hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence shall engage in only those
aspects of the professions that are within the scope of their
professional practice and competence, considering their certification
status, education, training, and experience.
◉ Principle of Ethics II, Rule of Ethics 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.
