SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
When self-identifying to families, staff, clients/patients, or students, what is the appropriate
terminology? - ANS speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA)
As related to HIPAA regulations, what does the acronym PII stand for? - ANS personally
identifiable information
SLPAs are allowed to - ANS administer speech screenings without interpretation
Inquiries related to changes to the treatment plan must be - ANS directed to the speech-
language pathologist (SLP)
After completing a speech screening, the SLPA will - ANS report findings to the SLP
During a developmental screening, an SLPA observes a mother spoon-feeding yogurt to her 5-
year-old child. Which of the following statements would the SLPA document for the SLP? -
ANS the mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child
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, The "velum" refers to this part of the body. - ANS soft palate
SLPAs should only act as translators/interpreters in an IEP meeting if they - ANS have been
trained and are fluent in the client's/patient's or student's native language
The dog has goned missing yesterday. This sentence provides an example of which type of
error? - ANS syntax
The patient arrives for the therapy session appearing fatigued and distracted. What options are
available to modify the treatment activities for the patient? - ANS document the patient's
status and adapt the activity
A patient was referred to the speech-language clinic after receiving an evaluation indicating the
need for an AAC device. What is one of the first things to consider for programming? -
ANS the operational competence of the patient
Client/patient or student records - ANS must be secured
Which of the following is an example of an expendable supply? - ANS construction paper
According to the ASHA Scope of Practice for the SLPA, how often should the SLP have direct
contact with each client/patient or student? - ANS at least every 60 days
What alternative communication strategy should a first responder use to communicate with an
adult who is deaf or hard of hearing? - ANS written communication
100% supervision of SLPAs for - ANS medically fragile students, clients, or patients is required
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
When self-identifying to families, staff, clients/patients, or students, what is the appropriate
terminology? - ANS speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA)
As related to HIPAA regulations, what does the acronym PII stand for? - ANS personally
identifiable information
SLPAs are allowed to - ANS administer speech screenings without interpretation
Inquiries related to changes to the treatment plan must be - ANS directed to the speech-
language pathologist (SLP)
After completing a speech screening, the SLPA will - ANS report findings to the SLP
During a developmental screening, an SLPA observes a mother spoon-feeding yogurt to her 5-
year-old child. Which of the following statements would the SLPA document for the SLP? -
ANS the mother spoon-fed yogurt to the child
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, The "velum" refers to this part of the body. - ANS soft palate
SLPAs should only act as translators/interpreters in an IEP meeting if they - ANS have been
trained and are fluent in the client's/patient's or student's native language
The dog has goned missing yesterday. This sentence provides an example of which type of
error? - ANS syntax
The patient arrives for the therapy session appearing fatigued and distracted. What options are
available to modify the treatment activities for the patient? - ANS document the patient's
status and adapt the activity
A patient was referred to the speech-language clinic after receiving an evaluation indicating the
need for an AAC device. What is one of the first things to consider for programming? -
ANS the operational competence of the patient
Client/patient or student records - ANS must be secured
Which of the following is an example of an expendable supply? - ANS construction paper
According to the ASHA Scope of Practice for the SLPA, how often should the SLP have direct
contact with each client/patient or student? - ANS at least every 60 days
What alternative communication strategy should a first responder use to communicate with an
adult who is deaf or hard of hearing? - ANS written communication
100% supervision of SLPAs for - ANS medically fragile students, clients, or patients is required
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