ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION
PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED 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.
An SLPA should not supervise more than .... - ANSWER 2 full time SLPAs in any
setting or combination thereof.
The supervising SLP must... - ANSWER a. hold a certificate of Clinical Competence in
Speech - Language Pathology from ASHA and/or a state licensure (where applicable).
b. have an active interest in use of and desire to use support personnel.
c. have practiced speech language pathology for at least 2 years following ASHA
certification.
d. have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one course or workshop in
supervision for at least 1.0 CEUs ( 10 clock hours).
Liability issues - ANSWER individuals who engage in the delivery of services to persons
with communication disorders are potentially vulnerable to accusations of engaging in
unprofessional practices. Liability insurance is recommended as a protection for
malpractice. SLPAs should consider the need for liability coverage. Checking for liability
insurance coverage is the responsibility of the SLPA and needs to be done prior to
providing services.
The SLPA Should not engage in the following.... - ANSWER a. represent himself/herself
as an SLP
b. perform standardized/ non standardized diagnostic tests, formal or informal
evaluations, or swallowing screenings/ or evaluations.
c. 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).
d. tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and swallowing evaluations
performed by SLPs.
e. participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary
team without the presence of the supervising SLP or other designated SLP.
f. provide interpretive information to the student/patient/client/ family, or others regarding
the patient/ client status or service.
g. write, develop, modify a student's treatment plan in any way
PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED 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.
An SLPA should not supervise more than .... - ANSWER 2 full time SLPAs in any
setting or combination thereof.
The supervising SLP must... - ANSWER a. hold a certificate of Clinical Competence in
Speech - Language Pathology from ASHA and/or a state licensure (where applicable).
b. have an active interest in use of and desire to use support personnel.
c. have practiced speech language pathology for at least 2 years following ASHA
certification.
d. have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one course or workshop in
supervision for at least 1.0 CEUs ( 10 clock hours).
Liability issues - ANSWER individuals who engage in the delivery of services to persons
with communication disorders are potentially vulnerable to accusations of engaging in
unprofessional practices. Liability insurance is recommended as a protection for
malpractice. SLPAs should consider the need for liability coverage. Checking for liability
insurance coverage is the responsibility of the SLPA and needs to be done prior to
providing services.
The SLPA Should not engage in the following.... - ANSWER a. represent himself/herself
as an SLP
b. perform standardized/ non standardized diagnostic tests, formal or informal
evaluations, or swallowing screenings/ or evaluations.
c. 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).
d. tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and swallowing evaluations
performed by SLPs.
e. participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary
team without the presence of the supervising SLP or other designated SLP.
f. provide interpretive information to the student/patient/client/ family, or others regarding
the patient/ client status or service.
g. write, develop, modify a student's treatment plan in any way
