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ASHA SLPA Certification Practice Questions 2025/2026 with 100% correct answers, Exams of Pathology

direct supervision • on-site, in-view observation and guidance while a clinical activity is performed by an assistant • SLP needs to be able to provide ongoing immediate feedback as the SLPA provides clinical services 100(%) • for medically fragile students, clients, or patients, % supervision of SLPAs is required 90 • DURING the first work days, an SLPA must have a total of at least 30% supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10% indirect supervision, is required weekly once; 2 • students/patients/clients must receive direct contact with the SLP at least every weeks adjusted • AFTER the first 90 days, the amount of supervision can be if the supervising SLP determines the SLPA has met appropriate competencies and skill levels with a variety of communication and related disorders

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ASHA SLPA Certification Practice Questions 2025/2026 with
100% correct answers
direct supervision
on-site, in-view observation and guidance while a clinical activity is performed by an
assistant
SLP needs to be able to provide ongoing immediate feedback as the SLPA provides
clinical services
100(%)
for medically fragile students, clients, or patients, % supervision of SLPAs is
required
90
DURING the first work days, an SLPA must have a total of at least 30%
supervision, including at least 20% direct and 10% indirect supervision, is
required weekly
once; 2
students/patients/clients must receive direct contact with the SLP at least
every weeks
adjusted
AFTER the first 90 days, the amount of supervision can be if the
supervising SLP determines the SLPA has met appropriate competencies and skill
levels with a variety of communication and related disorders
60
minimum ongoing supervision must always include documentation of direct
supervision provided by the SLP to each student/patient/client at least every
calendar days
supervision feedback
this should provide information about the quality of the SLPA's performance of
assigned tasks and should verify that clinical activity is limited to tasks specified in the
SLPA's ASHA-approved responsibilities
indirect supervision
does not require the SLP to be physically present or available via telecommunication
in real time while the SLPA is providing services
may not
an SLPA (may/may not) perform tasks when a supervising SLP cannot be
reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate electronic means
interpretation
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
a term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill and in an unstable condition
screening
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
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direct supervision

  • on-site, in-view observation and guidance while a clinical activity is performed by an assistant
  • SLP needs to be able to provide ongoing immediate feedback as the SLPA provides clinical services 100(%)
  • for medically fragile students, clients, or patients, % supervision of SLPAs is required 90
  • DURING the first work days , an SLPA must have a total of at least 30% supervision , including at least 20% direct and 10% indirect supervision, is required weekly once; 2
  • students/patients/clients must receive direct contact with the SLP at least every weeks adjusted
  • AFTER the first 90 days, the amount of supervision can be if the supervising SLP determines the SLPA has met appropriate competencies and skill levels with a variety of communication and related disorders 60
  • minimum ongoing supervision must always include documentation of direct supervision provided by the SLP to each student/patient/client at least every calendar days supervision feedback
  • this should provide information about the quality of the SLPA's performance of assigned tasks and should verify that clinical activity is limited to tasks specified in the SLPA's ASHA-approved responsibilities indirect supervision
  • does not require the SLP to be physically present or available via telecommunication in real time while the SLPA is providing services may not
  • an SLPA ( may / may not ) perform tasks when a supervising SLP cannot be reached by personal contact, phone, pager, or other immediate electronic means interpretation
  • 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
  • a term used to describe an individual who is acutely ill and in an unstable condition screening
  • 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

SLPAs

  • individuals who, following academic coursework, clinical practicum, and credentialing can perform tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified SLPs certified
  • a supervising SLP must be by ASHA and have been practicing for at least 2 years following ASHA certification, has completed not less than 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). 2
  • a supervising SLP must be certified by ASHA and have been practicing for at least years following ASHA certification, has completed not less than 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). 10
  • a supervising SLP must be certified by ASHA and have been practicing for at least 2 years following ASHA certification, has completed not less than 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). licensed and/or credentialed
  • a supervising SLP must be certified by ASHA and have been practicing for at least 2 years following ASHA certification, has completed not less than 10 hours of continuing professional development in supervision training prior to supervision of an SLPA, and who is (and/or) by the state (where applicable). supervision
  • the provision of direction and evaluation of the tasks assigned to an SLPA
  • methods for providing supervision include direct supervision, indirect supervision, and tele supervision support personnel
  • 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. 2
  • an SLPA should not supervise more than full time SLPAs in any setting or combination thereof. SLP
  • the SLPA cannot represent him/herself as an (must self-identify as a SLPA) tests
  • the SLPA cannot perform standardized/nonstandardized diagnostic evaluations
  • the SLPA cannot perform formal/informal swallowing
  • the SLPA can perform speech , language , hearing , developmental , and oral mechanism screenings (without clinical interpretation), but NOT screenings technical skill

confidentiality and privacy

  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA must comply with (and) regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA). reimbursement
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA must comply with requirements. Scope of Practice
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA must comply with the SLPA (of) screenings
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can administer or assist the SLP with speech/language/hearing/developmental(e.g., cognitive, motor, adaptive)/oral mechanism without clinical interpretation. (note: cannot do swallowing ones) case history
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can assist patients/caregivers in completing or other relevant forms (e.g., questionnaires, outcome measures). administration and/or interpretation
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can assist the SLP during assessments of students/patients/clients exclusive of (and/or). ...
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can assist the SLP with bilingual translation during screening/assessment activities exclusive of interpretation. translation/interpretation
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can assist the SLP in identifying the need for linguistically and culturally appropriate (/) services. utilizing
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can assist the SLP in linguistically and culturally appropriate translation/interpretation services. follow
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA must follow the supervising SLP's developed treatment plans or protocols. designing
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can assist the SLP in evidence-based treatment activities to address student/patient/client goals. speech
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can follow the supervising SLP's developed treatment plans/protocols to provide direct , language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and/or pragmatic therapy to students/patients/clients. language
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can follow the supervising SLP's developed treatment plans/protocols to provide direct speech, , voice, fluency, cognitive, and/or pragmatic therapy to students/patients/clients. voice
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can follow the supervising SLP's developed treatment plans/protocols to provide direct speech, language, , fluency, cognitive, and/or pragmatic therapy to students/patients/clients. fluency
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can follow the supervising SLP's developed treatment plans/protocols to provide direct speech, language, voice, , cognitive, and/or pragmatic therapy to students/patients/clients. cognitive
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can follow the supervising SLP's developed treatment plans/protocols to provide direct speech, language, voice, fluency, , and/or pragmatic therapy to students/patients/clients. pragmatic
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can follow the supervising SLP's developed treatment plans/protocols to provide direct speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and/or therapy to students/patients/clients. behavioral management
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can create and maintain student/pat/client (/) for the SLP. checks and maintenance
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can perform (and) of equipment. inventories
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can maintain of supplies (e.g., rotating stock, ordering). safety and infection control
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can follow (and) procedures. supervisory role
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can support the SLP in their (e.g., documentation, training, compliance). marketing programs
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can support the supervising SLP with in-service training , public relations programs , and. information on awareness and prevention
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can provide (on) (and) of communication, developmental, and/or swallowing disorders to at-risk individuals and their caregivers. advocate
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can for individuals and caregivers with respect to societal expectations, cultural beliefs, and linguistic differences (e.g., difference vs. disorder, accent modification). emergency responders
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can provide information to regarding individuals who have communication, developmental and/or swallowing disorders. public policies
  • provided that the training, supervision, and planning are appropriate, the following is within the SLPA's scope of practice:
  • The SLPA can advocate at the local/state/national levels for to improve access to services and research funding. c (trained to interpret/translate from one language to another) - an SLPA is qualified to serve as an interpreter/translator when they are: (a) able to orally communicate in more than one language. (b) able to read and write effectively in more than one language. (c) trained to interpret/translate from one language to another. (d) trained to interpret/translate written text from one language to another. c (evidence-based) - therapy activities generated by the SLPA should be: (a) approved by the parents/caregivers. (b) based solely on the client's/patient's/student's interests. (c) evidence-based. (d) low in cost. a (provided by the SLP) - the SLPA can provide direct voice therapy when following treatment plans or protocols that are: (a) provided by the SLP. (b) provided by a respiratory therapist. (c) found in the evaluation report. (d) submitted by the attending physician. c (easy onset) - which of the following approaches is a speech modification strategy in fluency therapy? (a) desensitization (b) reducing word avoidance (c) easy onset (d) minimal pairs a (dual task training by having the client/patient/student sort cards by color while responding to job interview questions) - to best support a 20 - year old client/patient/student with a TBI in age appropriate cognitive rehabilitation therapy, the SLPA implements: (a) dual task training by having the client/patient/student sort cards by color while responding to job interview questions. (b) early memory recall by having the client/patient/student read a children's picture book. (c) errorless learning by having the client/patient/student follow 5 - step directions. (d) sustained attention training by having the client/patient/student participated in hour- long sessions without breaks. a (modifying specific aspects of the environment to prevent problem behaviors from occurring) - the positive behavioral intervention plan approach consists of three aspects; antecedent-behavior-consequence. The antecedent involves: (a) modifying specific aspects of the environment to prevent problem behaviors from occurring. (b) teaching new skills to replace problem behaviors.