Scope of Practice Flashcards
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An SLPA is working in a school setting and a teacher asks for the SLPA's opinion on whether a student needs speech therapy services. What should the SLPA do?
Answer: Explain that eligibility determinations are made by the supervising SLP and refer the teacher accordingly
Determining eligibility for services is a clinical decision that falls exclusively within the SLP's scope of practice.
Which document typically outlines the specific tasks an SLPA is authorized to perform in a given work setting?
Answer: A scope of practice agreement or job description co-signed with the supervising SLP
A formal scope of practice agreement or job description, reviewed with the supervisor, specifies the SLPA's authorized tasks.
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate task for an SLPA during a group therapy session?
Answer: Deciding which clients should be grouped together for therapy
Grouping clients for therapy involves clinical judgment about treatment planning, which is the SLP's responsibility.
Can an SLPA provide telepractice services to clients?
Answer: Yes, if permitted by state law and under the supervision of the SLP
SLPAs may deliver services via telepractice when state regulations permit and the supervising SLP provides appropriate oversight.
An SLPA is treating a client whose progress seems to plateau. Who is responsible for revising the treatment plan?
Answer: The supervising SLP, who analyzes data and revises the plan
Treatment plan revision requires clinical analysis and decision-making, which is solely the supervising SLP's responsibility.
What does 'indirect supervision' of an SLPA mean?
Answer: The SLP is not physically present but is available by phone, video, or other means
Indirect supervision means the SLP is not physically present but remains accessible via electronic communication during the session.
Which best describes the SLPA's responsibility regarding client confidentiality?
Answer: SLPAs must follow the same HIPAA and confidentiality standards as SLPs
SLPAs are bound by the same HIPAA regulations and ethical confidentiality standards as their supervising SLPs.