Education and Licensure Flashcards
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Which academic credential is most commonly associated with entry-level SLPA positions in the United States?
Answer: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in speech-language pathology assisting
An AAS degree from an ASHA-guideline-compliant program is the standard entry-level credential for SLPAs.
Which of the following represents a violation of SLPA ethical standards under ASHA guidelines?
Answer: Independently diagnosing a child with a language disorder to expedite services
Diagnosis is explicitly outside the SLPA scope of practice and constitutes a serious ethical and legal violation.
What does FERPA require of SLPAs working in public school settings?
Answer: Protect the privacy of student education records, including speech-language records
FERPA mandates that school professionals, including SLPAs, protect the confidentiality of student education records.
An SLPA applicant has completed 99 supervised clinical hours in her program. What must she do before graduating to meet ASHA guidelines?
Answer: Complete at least one additional supervised clinical hour to meet the 100-hour minimum
ASHA's 100-hour minimum is a firm threshold that must be met before program completion, not after.
Which supervision ratio is ASHA's general recommendation for a fully credentialed SLPA working in a school setting?
Answer: No more than two SLPAs supervised by one SLP at a time
ASHA recommends that one SLP supervise no more than two SLPAs concurrently to ensure adequate oversight.
Which of the following continuing education topics would be most directly relevant to an SLPA's licensure renewal?
Answer: Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) support techniques
AAC support is within the SLPA scope of practice and directly applicable to continuing education for licensure renewal.
Which document formally outlines the tasks an SLPA is authorized to perform in a specific workplace?
Answer: The written supervision plan developed by the supervising SLP
A written supervision plan specifies the SLPA's authorized duties, supervision schedule, and lines of accountability at the specific worksite.