EXTX 650 Midterm Exam With
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Be familiar with the SLPA Scope of Practice according to the CA
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board - ANSWER ▪ Conducting a
speech-language screening, without interpretation, and using screening
protocols developed by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
▪ When competent to do so, as determined by the supervising SLP, acting as
an interpreter for non- English speaking patients or clients and their family
members
▪ Providing direct treatment assistance to patients or clients under the
supervision of a SLP
▪ Scheduling activities and preparing charts, records, graphs, and data
▪ Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols
developed by a supervising SLP
▪ Performing checks and maintenance of equipment, including, but not
limited to, augmentative communication devices
▪ Documenting patient or client progress toward meeting established goals,
and reporting the information to the supervising SLP
▪ Assisting with speech-language pathology research projects, in-service
training, and family or community education
▪ Assisting a SLP during assessments, including, but not limited to, assisting
,with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical
duties for the supervising SLP
▪ Maintaining a minimum of 12 professional development hours over a two
year period
▪ Disclosure of his/her name and registration status, as granted by the state,
on a name tag in at least 18 point type
Be familiar with activities outside the scope of practice of an SLPA - ANSWER
▪ Represent himself or herself as an SLP;
▪ Perform standardized or nonstandardized diagnostic tests, formal or
informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/checklists
▪ Perform procedures that require a high level of clinical acumen and
technical skill (e.g., vocal tract prosthesis shaping or fitting, vocal tract
imaging and oral pharyngeal swallow therapy with bolus material)
▪ Tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and swallowing
evaluations performed by SLPs
▪ Participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any
interdisciplinary team without the presence of the supervising SLP or other
designated SLP
▪Provide interpretative information to the student/patient/client, family, or
others regarding the patient/client status or service
▪ Write, develop, or modify a student's, patient's, or client's treatment plan
in any way;
, ▪ Assist with students, patients, or clients without following the
individualized treatment plan prepared by the certified SLP and/or without
access to supervision;
▪ Sign any formal documents (e.g., treatment plans, reimbursement forms,
or reports; the SLPA should sign or initial informal treatment notes for review
and co-sign with the supervising SLP as requested)
▪ Select students, patients, or clients for service;
▪ Discharge a student, patient, or client from services;
▪ Make referrals for additional service;
▪ Disclose clinical or confidential information either orally or in writing to
anyone other than the supervising SLP (the SLPA must comply with current
HIPPA and FERPA guidelines) unless mandated by law;
▪ Develop or determine the swallowing strategies or precautions for
patients, family, or staff;
▪ Treat medically fragile students/patients/clients independently;
▪ Design or select augmentative and alternative communication systems or
devices.
Be familiar with what interpretation means, specifically within the roles of
SLPA/ SLP - 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
Complete Solution
Be familiar with the SLPA Scope of Practice according to the CA
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board - ANSWER ▪ Conducting a
speech-language screening, without interpretation, and using screening
protocols developed by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
▪ When competent to do so, as determined by the supervising SLP, acting as
an interpreter for non- English speaking patients or clients and their family
members
▪ Providing direct treatment assistance to patients or clients under the
supervision of a SLP
▪ Scheduling activities and preparing charts, records, graphs, and data
▪ Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols
developed by a supervising SLP
▪ Performing checks and maintenance of equipment, including, but not
limited to, augmentative communication devices
▪ Documenting patient or client progress toward meeting established goals,
and reporting the information to the supervising SLP
▪ Assisting with speech-language pathology research projects, in-service
training, and family or community education
▪ Assisting a SLP during assessments, including, but not limited to, assisting
,with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical
duties for the supervising SLP
▪ Maintaining a minimum of 12 professional development hours over a two
year period
▪ Disclosure of his/her name and registration status, as granted by the state,
on a name tag in at least 18 point type
Be familiar with activities outside the scope of practice of an SLPA - ANSWER
▪ Represent himself or herself as an SLP;
▪ Perform standardized or nonstandardized diagnostic tests, formal or
informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/checklists
▪ Perform procedures that require a high level of clinical acumen and
technical skill (e.g., vocal tract prosthesis shaping or fitting, vocal tract
imaging and oral pharyngeal swallow therapy with bolus material)
▪ Tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and swallowing
evaluations performed by SLPs
▪ Participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any
interdisciplinary team without the presence of the supervising SLP or other
designated SLP
▪Provide interpretative information to the student/patient/client, family, or
others regarding the patient/client status or service
▪ Write, develop, or modify a student's, patient's, or client's treatment plan
in any way;
, ▪ Assist with students, patients, or clients without following the
individualized treatment plan prepared by the certified SLP and/or without
access to supervision;
▪ Sign any formal documents (e.g., treatment plans, reimbursement forms,
or reports; the SLPA should sign or initial informal treatment notes for review
and co-sign with the supervising SLP as requested)
▪ Select students, patients, or clients for service;
▪ Discharge a student, patient, or client from services;
▪ Make referrals for additional service;
▪ Disclose clinical or confidential information either orally or in writing to
anyone other than the supervising SLP (the SLPA must comply with current
HIPPA and FERPA guidelines) unless mandated by law;
▪ Develop or determine the swallowing strategies or precautions for
patients, family, or staff;
▪ Treat medically fragile students/patients/clients independently;
▪ Design or select augmentative and alternative communication systems or
devices.
Be familiar with what interpretation means, specifically within the roles of
SLPA/ SLP - 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
