Education and Licensure Flashcards
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When an SLPA moves from one state to another, what is the first step regarding licensure?
Answer: Contact the new state's licensing board to determine SLPA licensure requirements
Licensure requirements vary by state, so the SLPA must verify the new state's specific rules before practicing.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between ASHA certification and state licensure for SLPAs?
Answer: They are separate credentials; holding one does not automatically confer the other
ASHA certification is a voluntary professional credential, while state licensure is a legal requirement governed by individual states.
Which clause is typically included in an SLPA supervision plan to protect patient safety?
Answer: A requirement that the SLP review SLPA-provided services at defined intervals
Supervision plans must specify intervals for the SLP's review of SLPA services to ensure ongoing patient safety and clinical quality.
An SLPA discovers she has been assigned duties that exceed her scope of practice. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer: Notify the supervising SLP and decline to perform the out-of-scope tasks
The SLPA must immediately inform the supervising SLP and refuse to perform tasks outside the defined SLPA scope of practice.
Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of accredited SLPA associate degree programs?
Answer: Residency in a different country for international clinical hours
Accredited SLPA programs do not require international residencies; all supervised clinical hours are completed domestically.
How often must most state-licensed SLPAs complete continuing education to renew their license?
Answer: Each renewal cycle as specified by the state, typically every 1–2 years
Most states require SLPAs to complete continuing education units (CEUs) at each renewal cycle to maintain licensure.
What is a primary purpose of the SLPA supervision log maintained by the supervising SLP?
Answer: To document the type, frequency, and content of supervision provided to the SLPA
Supervision logs verify that required supervision standards were met, protecting both the SLPA and the supervising SLP.