Education and Licensure Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the role of observation hours within an SLPA training program?
Answer: Students observe licensed SLPs conducting evaluations and therapy before performing clinical tasks themselves
Observation hours allow SLPA students to learn from licensed SLPs before transitioning to direct supervised practice.
When a state's SLPA licensure law is silent on a specific practice issue, what source should the SLPA consult first?
Answer: ASHA's SLPA Scope of Practice document and SLPA guidelines
ASHA's Scope of Practice document serves as the authoritative professional reference when state law does not address a specific situation.
An SLPA applicant has a felony conviction on her record. How does this typically affect her licensure application?
Answer: The state licensing board reviews the conviction and may deny, defer, or grant licensure based on the circumstances
Most state licensing boards conduct a case-by-case review of criminal history, considering the nature of the offense and time elapsed.
Which of the following scenarios describes appropriate collaboration between an SLP and an SLPA?
Answer: The SLP establishes therapy goals; the SLPA implements the activities and reports progress to the SLP
The SLP retains clinical decision-making authority while the SLPA implements plans and communicates progress, which is the hallmark of proper collaboration.
How does ASHA define 'support personnel' in its policy documents?
Answer: Individuals who, following academic and on-the-job training, perform tasks under the supervision of an SLP
ASHA's definition of support personnel includes SLPAs who have completed prescribed training and work under SLP supervision.
What is the recommended minimum direct supervision percentage for a new SLPA during their first 90 days of employment, according to ASHA guidelines?
Answer: At least 30% of the SLPA's total work time
ASHA recommends at least 30% direct supervision of a new or recently hired SLPA's work time to ensure competency and safety.
Which of the following actions would constitute practicing beyond the SLPA's scope of licensure?
Answer: Independently selecting and administering a standardized language assessment battery
Selecting and independently administering standardized assessments is a diagnostic function reserved for licensed SLPs.