SLPA Exam – Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certification 2026 – Study
and Practice Guide
Accountability - correct answer ✔✔ Being legally responsible and answerable for actions and
inactions of self or others Durning the performance of a task by the SLPA
Direct supervision - correct answer ✔✔ On-site, in-view observations and guidance by an SLP
while an Assigned activity is performed by support personnel. Direct supervision performed by
the supervising SLP may include, but us not limited to, the following: observation of a portion of
the screening or treatment procedures performed by the SLPA, coaching the SLPA, and
modeling for the SLPA. The supervising SLP must be physically present during all services
provided to a medically fragile client by the SLPA (e.g., general and tele supervision). the SLP can
view and communicate with the patient and SLPA live via telecommunication technology to
supervise the SLPA, giving the SLP the opportunity to provided immediate feedback. This does
not include reviewing a tape session later.
Indirect Supervision - correct answer ✔✔ the supervising SLP is not at the same facility or in
close proximity to the SLPA, but is available to provide supervision by electronic means. Indirect
supervision activities performed by the supervising SLP may include, but are not limited to,
demonstration, record review, review and evaluation of audio or videotaped sessions, and
interactive television and supervisory conferences that may be conducted by telephone, e-mail,
or live webcam.
Interpretation - correct 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.
Medically Fragile - correct answer ✔✔ A term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill
and in an unstable condition. If such an individual is treated by an SLPA, 100% direct supervision
by an SLP is required.
, Screening - correct 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 Aides/Technician - correct answer ✔✔ Are individuals who have
completed on-the-job training, workshops, and so forth and work under the direct supervision
of ASHA-certified SLPs.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant - correct 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 - correct 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 ten(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 - correct answer ✔✔ The provision of direction and evaluation of the tasks assigned
to an SLPA. Methods for providing supervision include direct supervision, indirect supervision,
and telesupervision.
Support Personnel - correct answer ✔✔ Support personnel in speech-language pathology
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. Some states use different terms and
definitions for support personnel.
Telepractice - correct 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.
and Practice Guide
Accountability - correct answer ✔✔ Being legally responsible and answerable for actions and
inactions of self or others Durning the performance of a task by the SLPA
Direct supervision - correct answer ✔✔ On-site, in-view observations and guidance by an SLP
while an Assigned activity is performed by support personnel. Direct supervision performed by
the supervising SLP may include, but us not limited to, the following: observation of a portion of
the screening or treatment procedures performed by the SLPA, coaching the SLPA, and
modeling for the SLPA. The supervising SLP must be physically present during all services
provided to a medically fragile client by the SLPA (e.g., general and tele supervision). the SLP can
view and communicate with the patient and SLPA live via telecommunication technology to
supervise the SLPA, giving the SLP the opportunity to provided immediate feedback. This does
not include reviewing a tape session later.
Indirect Supervision - correct answer ✔✔ the supervising SLP is not at the same facility or in
close proximity to the SLPA, but is available to provide supervision by electronic means. Indirect
supervision activities performed by the supervising SLP may include, but are not limited to,
demonstration, record review, review and evaluation of audio or videotaped sessions, and
interactive television and supervisory conferences that may be conducted by telephone, e-mail,
or live webcam.
Interpretation - correct 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.
Medically Fragile - correct answer ✔✔ A term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill
and in an unstable condition. If such an individual is treated by an SLPA, 100% direct supervision
by an SLP is required.
, Screening - correct 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 Aides/Technician - correct answer ✔✔ Are individuals who have
completed on-the-job training, workshops, and so forth and work under the direct supervision
of ASHA-certified SLPs.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant - correct 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 - correct 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 ten(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 - correct answer ✔✔ The provision of direction and evaluation of the tasks assigned
to an SLPA. Methods for providing supervision include direct supervision, indirect supervision,
and telesupervision.
Support Personnel - correct answer ✔✔ Support personnel in speech-language pathology
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. Some states use different terms and
definitions for support personnel.
Telepractice - correct 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.
