SLPA Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield SLPA facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate role for an SLPA in a telepractice setting? → Independently providing teletherapy services without SLP involvement
2. Which workplace setting requires an SLPA to be most familiar with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment tool? → Skilled nursing facility
3. What is the significance of documentation in Treatment Techniques? → It provides a record for accountability, quality assurance, and legal compliance
4. An SLPA employed by a home health agency must ensure that: → The supervising SLP has approved the session plan before each home visit
5. What is the most important foundational concept in Treatment Techniques? → Understanding core principles and their practical application in Treatment Techniques
6. Which of the following tasks is an SLPA permitted to perform under ASHA guidelines? → Implement documented treatment plans as directed by the SLP
7. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for tongue movement during speech? → CN XII (Hypoglossal)
8. What quality metrics are most important in Treatment Techniques? → Measurable outcomes, process compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction
9. Under ASHA guidelines, what is the minimum direct supervision requirement for an SLPA working with clients? → 20% of weekly client contact time
10. After completing the required education, what is the next step for an SLPA to begin working in most states? → Applying for state licensure or registration as an SLPA
11. When an SLPA moves from one state to another, what is the first step regarding licensure? → Contact the new state's licensing board to determine SLPA licensure requirements
12. Who is responsible for the overall care and treatment of the client in speech therapy? → The SLP supervising the SLPA
13. Which statement best describes the difference between an SLP and an SLPA regarding clinical fellowship? → SLPs complete a clinical fellowship; SLPAs do not have an equivalent requirement
14. Which document formally outlines the tasks an SLPA is authorized to perform in a specific workplace? → The written supervision plan developed by the supervising SLP
15. A bilingual SLPA who speaks Spanish is asked to translate for an SLP during a Spanish-speaking client's session. This is: → Appropriate as long as the supervising SLP directs the clinical content
16. What role does continuing education play in Documentation? → Keeping practitioners current with evolving best practices and new developments
17. In which work setting would an SLPA most commonly use Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) as a primary intervention tool? → Special education classroom for students with autism
18. An SLPA working in a school discovers that a student on their caseload is not making expected progress. The SLPA's responsibility is to: → Document observations and discuss them with the supervising SLP to determine next steps
19. What does 'indirect supervision' of an SLPA mean? → The SLP is not physically present but is available by phone, video, or other means
20. An SLPA receives a referral from a physician requesting a speech and language evaluation. The SLPA should: → Forward the referral to the supervising SLP, who is responsible for evaluations
21. What quality metrics are most important in Communication Disorders? → Measurable outcomes, process compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction
22. Which cavities of the vocal tract serve as the primary resonators that shape voice quality and distinguish vowel sounds? → Pharyngeal, oral, and nasal cavities
23. Which characteristic distinguishes an outpatient rehabilitation clinic from an inpatient rehabilitation setting for an SLPA? → Clients in outpatient settings commute to therapy and return home after sessions
24. Which of the following tasks would an SLPA most likely perform in a hospital setting? → Assisting with swallowing therapy under supervision
25. When an SLPA disagrees with a clinical instruction from the supervising SLP, what is the most appropriate course of action? → Raise the concern professionally with the supervising SLP through appropriate channels
26. The tympanic membrane (eardrum) is located at the boundary between which two structures? → Outer ear and middle ear
27. Which muscle is considered the primary muscle of respiration and provides air pressure support for speech? → Diaphragm
28. What is the primary purpose of standardized procedures in Communication Disorders? → To ensure consistency, safety, and quality across all practitioners
29. Which document typically outlines the specific tasks an SLPA is authorized to perform in a given work setting? → A scope of practice agreement or job description co-signed with the supervising SLP
30. An SLPA working in a memory care unit of a long-term care facility is most likely to focus on: → Compensatory strategies to support communication despite cognitive decline