age 1 of 36
ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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SLP-to-SLPA Ratio .......Answer.........Although more than one SLP
may provide supervision of an SLPA, it is recommended that the
SLP not supervise or be listed as a supervisor for more than 3
full-time equivalent (FTE) SLPAs in any setting.
Requirements for the Frequency and Amount of SLPA Supervision
.......Answer.........Depends on
- SLPA's skills and experience; the needs of the pts
- Service setting
- Tasks assigned
,age 2 of 36
- Laws and regulations that govern SLPAs
Direct Supervision .......Answer.........Means in-vie observation and
guidance while the SLPA is performing a clinical activity.
Indirect Supervision .......Answer.........Does not require the SLP to
be physically present or available via telecommunication while
the SLPA is providing services.
SLPA .......Answer.........An individual who, following academic
coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing can perform
tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified
SLPs.
HIPAA .......Answer.........Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act. Is a federal law that required the creation of
national standards to protect sensitive pt health information from
being disclosed without the pt's consent or knowledge.
,age 3 of 36
FERPA .......Answer.........Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act. Is a federal law that affords parents the right to have
access to their children's education records, the right to seek to
have the records amended, and the right to have some control
over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from
the education records.
SLP Legal Tasks May Include .......Answer.........- Assisting SLP with
speech, language, and hearing screenings without interpretation
- Assisting the SLP during the assessment of students, pts, and
clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
- Following documented tx plans or protocols that are designed
and supervised by an ASHA certified SLP
- Compilation of data regarding client/pt/student performance
, age 4 of 36
- Assistance with research protocols
Verification of Technical Proficiency of SLPAs
.......Answer.........Can be used to verify achievement of core skills
in the areas of clinical/administrative skills conduct in work
setting, and technical skills as prescribed by the supervising SLP.
Ensure SLPA Roles and Responsibilities .......Answer.........-
Appropriateness of client and task assignments is commensurate
with level of training and experience
- There is adherence to and accountability of recognized
standards of supervisory practices
- SLPAs are appropriately identified to consumers, employers,
colleagues, and regulatory and funding agenciesg
ASHA SLPA CERTIFICATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS BANK WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS|| 100% GUARANTEED
PASS <RECENT VERSION>
SLP-to-SLPA Ratio .......Answer.........Although more than one SLP
may provide supervision of an SLPA, it is recommended that the
SLP not supervise or be listed as a supervisor for more than 3
full-time equivalent (FTE) SLPAs in any setting.
Requirements for the Frequency and Amount of SLPA Supervision
.......Answer.........Depends on
- SLPA's skills and experience; the needs of the pts
- Service setting
- Tasks assigned
,age 2 of 36
- Laws and regulations that govern SLPAs
Direct Supervision .......Answer.........Means in-vie observation and
guidance while the SLPA is performing a clinical activity.
Indirect Supervision .......Answer.........Does not require the SLP to
be physically present or available via telecommunication while
the SLPA is providing services.
SLPA .......Answer.........An individual who, following academic
coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing can perform
tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified
SLPs.
HIPAA .......Answer.........Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act. Is a federal law that required the creation of
national standards to protect sensitive pt health information from
being disclosed without the pt's consent or knowledge.
,age 3 of 36
FERPA .......Answer.........Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act. Is a federal law that affords parents the right to have
access to their children's education records, the right to seek to
have the records amended, and the right to have some control
over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from
the education records.
SLP Legal Tasks May Include .......Answer.........- Assisting SLP with
speech, language, and hearing screenings without interpretation
- Assisting the SLP during the assessment of students, pts, and
clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
- Following documented tx plans or protocols that are designed
and supervised by an ASHA certified SLP
- Compilation of data regarding client/pt/student performance
, age 4 of 36
- Assistance with research protocols
Verification of Technical Proficiency of SLPAs
.......Answer.........Can be used to verify achievement of core skills
in the areas of clinical/administrative skills conduct in work
setting, and technical skills as prescribed by the supervising SLP.
Ensure SLPA Roles and Responsibilities .......Answer.........-
Appropriateness of client and task assignments is commensurate
with level of training and experience
- There is adherence to and accountability of recognized
standards of supervisory practices
- SLPAs are appropriately identified to consumers, employers,
colleagues, and regulatory and funding agenciesg
