STANDARD 8 ALTA EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Shall not malign or discredit - ANSWER-any member of ALTA, other professionals,
or instructional programs
Shall establish and maintain - ANSWER-congenial relations with colleagues and
members of other professions
refer individuals / organizations for professional services - ANSWER-to those
professionals qualified to perform the recommended professional services and not
on basis for any personal financial interest
not engage in - ANSWER-the diagnosis or medical treatment of dyslexia unless
otherwise trained to do so
May suggest - ANSWER-appropriate, psychological and medical evaluation
neither give or receive commission or rebate for - ANSWER-the referral of students
for Academic Language Therapy or other professional services
give appropriate credit to - ANSWER-other contributors in the field
Principle IV - ANSWER-ALTA members shall maintain the highest standards of
commitment to the profession and ALTA.
pursue continued professional development - ANSWER-in compliance with ALTA's
continuing education requirements
How many CEU hours does ALTA require? - ANSWER-1 CEU (10 contact hours)
annually
Maintain adequate records of - ANSWER-professional services rendered and
provide reasonable access to these records limited by confidentiality
be familiar with all - ANSWER-diagnostic data and other relevant information
regarding each student
limit professional services to - ANSWER-areas of documented competencies
Shall not - ANSWER-misrepresent or falsely advertise their qualifications, training,
clinical competencies, credentials or professional status
provide professional services as long as - ANSWER-it is beneficial to the student
exercise caution not to - ANSWER-mislead individuals by guaranteeing the results of
any therapeutic procedures or services
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Shall not malign or discredit - ANSWER-any member of ALTA, other professionals,
or instructional programs
Shall establish and maintain - ANSWER-congenial relations with colleagues and
members of other professions
refer individuals / organizations for professional services - ANSWER-to those
professionals qualified to perform the recommended professional services and not
on basis for any personal financial interest
not engage in - ANSWER-the diagnosis or medical treatment of dyslexia unless
otherwise trained to do so
May suggest - ANSWER-appropriate, psychological and medical evaluation
neither give or receive commission or rebate for - ANSWER-the referral of students
for Academic Language Therapy or other professional services
give appropriate credit to - ANSWER-other contributors in the field
Principle IV - ANSWER-ALTA members shall maintain the highest standards of
commitment to the profession and ALTA.
pursue continued professional development - ANSWER-in compliance with ALTA's
continuing education requirements
How many CEU hours does ALTA require? - ANSWER-1 CEU (10 contact hours)
annually
Maintain adequate records of - ANSWER-professional services rendered and
provide reasonable access to these records limited by confidentiality
be familiar with all - ANSWER-diagnostic data and other relevant information
regarding each student
limit professional services to - ANSWER-areas of documented competencies
Shall not - ANSWER-misrepresent or falsely advertise their qualifications, training,
clinical competencies, credentials or professional status
provide professional services as long as - ANSWER-it is beneficial to the student
exercise caution not to - ANSWER-mislead individuals by guaranteeing the results of
any therapeutic procedures or services
