ASHA SLPA Certification Practice Questions and Answers Grade
A+
Direct Supervision - Answer-On-site, in-view observation and guidance while a
clinical activity is performed by an assistant. SLP needs to be able to provide
ongoing immediate feedback as the SLPA provides clinical services.
100% supervision of SLPAs for .... - Answer-medically fragile students, clients, or
patients is required.
First 90 work days... - Answer-An SLPA must have a total of at least 30%
supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10% indirect supervision, is required
weekly.
students, patients, clients must receive direct contact with the SLP .... - Answer-at
least once every two weeks.
After first 90 work days.... - Answer-the amount of supervision can be adjusted if
the supervising SLP determines the SLPA has met appropriate competencies and
skill levels with a variety of communication and related disorders.
Minimum ongoing supervision must always include documentation of direct
supervision provided by the SLP to each student, patient, or client...... - Answer-at
least every 60 calendar days
Supervision Feedback - Answer-should provide information about the quality of
the SLPA's performance of assigned tasks and should verify that clinical activity is
limited to tasks specified in the SLPA's ASHA-approved responsibilities.
Indirect Supervision - Answer-does not require the SLP to be physically present or
available via telecommunication in real time while the SLPA is providing services.
An SLPA may not perform tasks when a supervising SLP cannot be ... - Answer-
reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate electronic means.
Interpretation - Answer-summarizing, integrating, and using data for the purpose
of clinical decision making, which may only done by SLPs. SLPAs may summarize
objective data from a session to the family or team members.
, Medically Fragile - Answer-A term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill
and in an unstable condition.
Screening - Answer-A pass/fail procedure to identify, without interpretation,
clients who may require further assessment following specified screening
protocols developed by and /or approved by the supervising SLP.
Speech Language Pathology Assistants - Answer-Individuals who, following
academic coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing can perform tasks
prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs.
Supervising Speech Language Pathologist - Answer-An SLP who is certified by
ASHA and has been practicing for at least 2 years following ASHA certification , has
completed not less than 10 hours of continuing professional development in
supervision training prior to supervision of an SLPA, and who is licensed and/or
credentialed by the state (where applicable).
Supervision - Answer-The provision of direction and evaluation of the tasks
assigned to an SLPA. Methods for providing supervision include direct supervision,
indirect supervision, and tele supervision.
Support Personnel - Answer-perform tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised
by ASHA-certified SLPs. There are different levels of support personnel based on
training and scope of responsibilities. Support personnel include SLPAs and
Speech Language pathology aides/technicians. ASHA is operationally defining
these terms for ASHA resources.
Telepractice - Answer-This refers to the application of telecommunications
technology to delivery of professional services at a distance by linking clinician to
client, or clinician to clinician , for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation.
Telesupervision - Answer-The SLP can view and communicate with the patient and
SLPA in real time via Skype, webcam, and similar devices and services to supervise
the SLPA, providing the opportunity for the SLP to give immediate feedback. This
does not include reviewing a taped session later.
A+
Direct Supervision - Answer-On-site, in-view observation and guidance while a
clinical activity is performed by an assistant. SLP needs to be able to provide
ongoing immediate feedback as the SLPA provides clinical services.
100% supervision of SLPAs for .... - Answer-medically fragile students, clients, or
patients is required.
First 90 work days... - Answer-An SLPA must have a total of at least 30%
supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10% indirect supervision, is required
weekly.
students, patients, clients must receive direct contact with the SLP .... - Answer-at
least once every two weeks.
After first 90 work days.... - Answer-the amount of supervision can be adjusted if
the supervising SLP determines the SLPA has met appropriate competencies and
skill levels with a variety of communication and related disorders.
Minimum ongoing supervision must always include documentation of direct
supervision provided by the SLP to each student, patient, or client...... - Answer-at
least every 60 calendar days
Supervision Feedback - Answer-should provide information about the quality of
the SLPA's performance of assigned tasks and should verify that clinical activity is
limited to tasks specified in the SLPA's ASHA-approved responsibilities.
Indirect Supervision - Answer-does not require the SLP to be physically present or
available via telecommunication in real time while the SLPA is providing services.
An SLPA may not perform tasks when a supervising SLP cannot be ... - Answer-
reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate electronic means.
Interpretation - Answer-summarizing, integrating, and using data for the purpose
of clinical decision making, which may only done by SLPs. SLPAs may summarize
objective data from a session to the family or team members.
, Medically Fragile - Answer-A term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill
and in an unstable condition.
Screening - Answer-A pass/fail procedure to identify, without interpretation,
clients who may require further assessment following specified screening
protocols developed by and /or approved by the supervising SLP.
Speech Language Pathology Assistants - Answer-Individuals who, following
academic coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing can perform tasks
prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs.
Supervising Speech Language Pathologist - Answer-An SLP who is certified by
ASHA and has been practicing for at least 2 years following ASHA certification , has
completed not less than 10 hours of continuing professional development in
supervision training prior to supervision of an SLPA, and who is licensed and/or
credentialed by the state (where applicable).
Supervision - Answer-The provision of direction and evaluation of the tasks
assigned to an SLPA. Methods for providing supervision include direct supervision,
indirect supervision, and tele supervision.
Support Personnel - Answer-perform tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised
by ASHA-certified SLPs. There are different levels of support personnel based on
training and scope of responsibilities. Support personnel include SLPAs and
Speech Language pathology aides/technicians. ASHA is operationally defining
these terms for ASHA resources.
Telepractice - Answer-This refers to the application of telecommunications
technology to delivery of professional services at a distance by linking clinician to
client, or clinician to clinician , for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation.
Telesupervision - Answer-The SLP can view and communicate with the patient and
SLPA in real time via Skype, webcam, and similar devices and services to supervise
the SLPA, providing the opportunity for the SLP to give immediate feedback. This
does not include reviewing a taped session later.
