SLPA Roles and Responsibilities

Question 1

What is the primary role of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)?

Accepted Answer

Implementing treatment plans created by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Answer

Diagnosing speech and language disorders

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Developing individualized treatment plans

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Conducting therapy sessions independently without any supervision

Question 2

Which of the following tasks is within the scope of an SLPA's responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Assisting with speech and language screenings without interpretation

Answer

Performing a full speech-language evaluation

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Supervising other SLPAs

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Providing unsupervised therapy to clients

Question 3

Can an SLPA document client progress during therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, under the supervision of a licensed SLP

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No, only the SLP can document progress

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Yes, but only in medical settings

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No, this is outside the SLPA’s responsibilities

Question 4

Which of the following tasks is an SLPA not permitted to do?

Accepted Answer

Interpret results from assessments

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Assist with clerical duties

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Provide direct therapy based on the SLP's treatment plan

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Collect data during therapy sessions

Question 5

Who is responsible for the overall care and treatment of the client in speech therapy?

Accepted Answer

The SLP supervising the SLPA

Answer

The SLPA

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The client’s primary physician

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The SLPA and SLP jointly