SLPA Certification Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers Graded A+
When self-identifying to families, staff, clients/patients, or students, what is the
appropriate terminology? - Correct answer-speech-language pathology assistant
(SLPA)
As related to HIPAA regulations, what does the acronym PII stand for? - Correct
answer-personally identifiable information
SLPAs are allowed to - Correct answer-administer speech screenings without
interpretation
Inquiries related to changes to the treatment plan must be - Correct answer-directed
to the speech-language pathologist (SLP)
After completing a speech screening, the SLPA will - Correct answer-report
findings to the SLP
During a developmental screening, an SLPA observes a mother spoon-feeding
yogurt to her 5-year-old child. Which of the following statements would the SLPA
document for the SLP? - Correct answer-the mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child
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, The "velum" refers to this part of the body. - Correct answer-soft palate
SLPAs should only act as translators/interpreters in an IEP meeting if they -
Correct answer-have been trained and are fluent in the client's/patient's or student's
native language
The dog has goned missing yesterday. This sentence provides an example of which
type of error? - Correct answer-syntax
The patient arrives for the therapy session appearing fatigued and distracted. What
options are available to modify the treatment activities for the patient? - Correct
answer-document the patient's status and adapt the activity
A patient was referred to the speech-language clinic after receiving an evaluation
indicating the need for an AAC device. What is one of the first things to consider
for programming? - Correct answer-the operational competence of the patient
Client/patient or student records - Correct answer-must be secured
Which of the following is an example of an expendable supply? - Correct answer-
construction paper
According to the ASHA Scope of Practice for the SLPA, how often should the SLP
have direct contact with each client/patient or student? - Correct answer-at least
every 60 days
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and Answers Graded A+
When self-identifying to families, staff, clients/patients, or students, what is the
appropriate terminology? - Correct answer-speech-language pathology assistant
(SLPA)
As related to HIPAA regulations, what does the acronym PII stand for? - Correct
answer-personally identifiable information
SLPAs are allowed to - Correct answer-administer speech screenings without
interpretation
Inquiries related to changes to the treatment plan must be - Correct answer-directed
to the speech-language pathologist (SLP)
After completing a speech screening, the SLPA will - Correct answer-report
findings to the SLP
During a developmental screening, an SLPA observes a mother spoon-feeding
yogurt to her 5-year-old child. Which of the following statements would the SLPA
document for the SLP? - Correct answer-the mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child
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, The "velum" refers to this part of the body. - Correct answer-soft palate
SLPAs should only act as translators/interpreters in an IEP meeting if they -
Correct answer-have been trained and are fluent in the client's/patient's or student's
native language
The dog has goned missing yesterday. This sentence provides an example of which
type of error? - Correct answer-syntax
The patient arrives for the therapy session appearing fatigued and distracted. What
options are available to modify the treatment activities for the patient? - Correct
answer-document the patient's status and adapt the activity
A patient was referred to the speech-language clinic after receiving an evaluation
indicating the need for an AAC device. What is one of the first things to consider
for programming? - Correct answer-the operational competence of the patient
Client/patient or student records - Correct answer-must be secured
Which of the following is an example of an expendable supply? - Correct answer-
construction paper
According to the ASHA Scope of Practice for the SLPA, how often should the SLP
have direct contact with each client/patient or student? - Correct answer-at least
every 60 days
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