ASHA SLPA EXAM PREP GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ 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:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ 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:
