ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM: STUDY GUIDE
PART 1 AND PART 2 ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS | GRADED A |
LATEST UPDATE
PART 1
The SLP takes overall responsibility for - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the actions of
the assistants when they are performing assigned duties.
If the assistant engages in activities that violate the Code, - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔- the supervising professional may be found in violation of the Code if
adequate oversight has not been provided.
It is the responsibility of ASHA members and certificate holders to ensure that
support personnel under their supervision behave in an ethical manner, which
includes: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- not engaging in activities outside their
education, level of training, experience, and competence.
The activities of the ASHA-certified SLP in supervising support personnel may take
several forms, including: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- direct supervision, onsite
supervision, in-view observation and guidance, and indirect supervision that does
not require the SLP to be present/available (either physically or via
telecommunication in real time) while the SLPA is providing services.
Indirect supervisory activities may include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- review of
treatment plans and timely implementation of modifications, demonstration
tapes, record review, review and evaluation of audio- or videotaped sessions,
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,review of data collected, informal documentation, supervisory conferences that
may be conducted by telephone and/or live, training, and performance appraisal.
The amount of supervision for any one paraprofessional is determined by, -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the training and experience of both the SLPA and the
certified individual as well as by the specific job tasks and any state or federal
laws or regulations pertaining to such activity.
The number of assistants, aides, or technicians supervised by a professional MUST
allow - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- supervision that is appropriate in both quantity
and quality.
SLPAs may NOT independently - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- diagnose, treat, or
advise clients of disposition.
SLPAs may perform speech and language services - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- in
support of an ASHA-certified SLP when the specific tasks are within their
repertoire of training, experience, and competence and when the tasks are
supervised by an ASHA-certified SLP.
The ASHA-certified SLP - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- maintains ethical and legal
responsibility for the work performed and its outcome.
ASHA's policy for the use of SLPAs - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- does not supersede
federal legislation and regulation requirements or any existing state licensure
laws, nor does it affect the interpretation or implementation of such laws.
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,An SLPA MUST complete - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- an approved course of
academic study, fieldwork under the supervision of an ASHA-certified/or licensed
SLP, and on the job training to specific to the SLPA responsibilities and workplace
behaviors.
Tasks performed by SLPAs - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- differ widely and may be
limited to preparation materials, checking the condition of equipment or
programming, and providing instruction in the use of augmentative and
alternative communication devices.
Tasks performed by SLPAs may also include - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- assisting the
SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients, exclusive of
administration and/or interpretation; following documented treatment plans or
protocols that are designed and supervised by an ASHA-certified SLP; compilation
of data regarding client/patient/student performance; and assistance with
research protocols.
SLPAs go by a variety of job titles including: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- SLPA,
communication aide, paraprofessional, speech aide, technician, and therapy
assistant.
Some tasks, procedures, or activities used to treat individuals with
communication and related disorders can be performed successfully by
individuals other than SLPs if the persons conducting the activity are properly
trained. TRUE OR FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- TRUE
It is imperative that an ASHA-certified and/or licensed SLP appropriately supervise
the SLPA because - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the supervising SLP retains full legal
and ethical responsibility for students, patients, and clients served by the SLPA
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, Principle of Ethics I - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall honor their
responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally
or who are participants in research and scholarly activities, and they shall treat
animals involved in research in a humane manner.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule A. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall provide all
clinical services and scientific activities competently.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule B. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall use every
resource, including referral and/or inter professional collaboration when
appropriate, to ensure that quality service is provided.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall not
discriminate in the delivery of professional services or in the conduct of research
and scholarly activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender
expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, culture,
language, or dialect.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule D. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall not
misrepresent the credentials of aides, assistants, technicians, support personnel,
students, research interns, Clinical Fellows, or any other under their supervision,
and they shall inform those they serve professionally of the name, role, and
professional credentials of persons providing services.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule E. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals in administrative
or supervisory roles shall not require or permit their professional staff to provide
services or conduct research activities that exceed the staff member's
certification status, competence, education, training, and experience.
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PART 1 AND PART 2 ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS | GRADED A |
LATEST UPDATE
PART 1
The SLP takes overall responsibility for - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the actions of
the assistants when they are performing assigned duties.
If the assistant engages in activities that violate the Code, - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔- the supervising professional may be found in violation of the Code if
adequate oversight has not been provided.
It is the responsibility of ASHA members and certificate holders to ensure that
support personnel under their supervision behave in an ethical manner, which
includes: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- not engaging in activities outside their
education, level of training, experience, and competence.
The activities of the ASHA-certified SLP in supervising support personnel may take
several forms, including: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- direct supervision, onsite
supervision, in-view observation and guidance, and indirect supervision that does
not require the SLP to be present/available (either physically or via
telecommunication in real time) while the SLPA is providing services.
Indirect supervisory activities may include: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- review of
treatment plans and timely implementation of modifications, demonstration
tapes, record review, review and evaluation of audio- or videotaped sessions,
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,review of data collected, informal documentation, supervisory conferences that
may be conducted by telephone and/or live, training, and performance appraisal.
The amount of supervision for any one paraprofessional is determined by, -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the training and experience of both the SLPA and the
certified individual as well as by the specific job tasks and any state or federal
laws or regulations pertaining to such activity.
The number of assistants, aides, or technicians supervised by a professional MUST
allow - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- supervision that is appropriate in both quantity
and quality.
SLPAs may NOT independently - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- diagnose, treat, or
advise clients of disposition.
SLPAs may perform speech and language services - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- in
support of an ASHA-certified SLP when the specific tasks are within their
repertoire of training, experience, and competence and when the tasks are
supervised by an ASHA-certified SLP.
The ASHA-certified SLP - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- maintains ethical and legal
responsibility for the work performed and its outcome.
ASHA's policy for the use of SLPAs - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- does not supersede
federal legislation and regulation requirements or any existing state licensure
laws, nor does it affect the interpretation or implementation of such laws.
2
,An SLPA MUST complete - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- an approved course of
academic study, fieldwork under the supervision of an ASHA-certified/or licensed
SLP, and on the job training to specific to the SLPA responsibilities and workplace
behaviors.
Tasks performed by SLPAs - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- differ widely and may be
limited to preparation materials, checking the condition of equipment or
programming, and providing instruction in the use of augmentative and
alternative communication devices.
Tasks performed by SLPAs may also include - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- assisting the
SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients, exclusive of
administration and/or interpretation; following documented treatment plans or
protocols that are designed and supervised by an ASHA-certified SLP; compilation
of data regarding client/patient/student performance; and assistance with
research protocols.
SLPAs go by a variety of job titles including: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- SLPA,
communication aide, paraprofessional, speech aide, technician, and therapy
assistant.
Some tasks, procedures, or activities used to treat individuals with
communication and related disorders can be performed successfully by
individuals other than SLPs if the persons conducting the activity are properly
trained. TRUE OR FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- TRUE
It is imperative that an ASHA-certified and/or licensed SLP appropriately supervise
the SLPA because - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the supervising SLP retains full legal
and ethical responsibility for students, patients, and clients served by the SLPA
3
, Principle of Ethics I - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall honor their
responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally
or who are participants in research and scholarly activities, and they shall treat
animals involved in research in a humane manner.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule A. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall provide all
clinical services and scientific activities competently.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule B. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall use every
resource, including referral and/or inter professional collaboration when
appropriate, to ensure that quality service is provided.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule C. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall not
discriminate in the delivery of professional services or in the conduct of research
and scholarly activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender
expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, culture,
language, or dialect.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule D. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals shall not
misrepresent the credentials of aides, assistants, technicians, support personnel,
students, research interns, Clinical Fellows, or any other under their supervision,
and they shall inform those they serve professionally of the name, role, and
professional credentials of persons providing services.
Principle of Ethics I, Rule E. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Individuals in administrative
or supervisory roles shall not require or permit their professional staff to provide
services or conduct research activities that exceed the staff member's
certification status, competence, education, training, and experience.
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