SLPA Education and Licensure 2

Question 1

Which national organization offers the SLPA certification credential recognized across the United States?

Accepted Answer

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

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American Association of SLP Assistants

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Council on Professional Standards in Psychology

Question 2

An SLPA applicant who earned an associate degree in a non-speech-language pathology field wants to work as an SLPA. What is typically required?

Accepted Answer

Completion of an accredited SLPA program meeting ASHA guidelines

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Simply passing a background check and demonstrating work experience

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Earning a bachelor's degree in any health-related field

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Obtaining a temporary license without additional coursework

Question 3

Which of the following tasks is an SLPA permitted to perform under ASHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Implement documented treatment plans as directed by the SLP

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Determine eligibility for speech-language services

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Modify treatment goals based on patient progress

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Conduct formal standardized diagnostic evaluations independently

Question 4

In which setting are SLPA scope-of-practice violations most likely to occur without adequate supervision structures?

Accepted Answer

School districts with high caseloads and limited SLP availability

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Hospital acute-care units with round-the-clock staffing

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University clinic training programs

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Private practices with a 1:1 SLPA-to-SLP ratio

Question 5

What is the minimum supervised clinical experience hours most ASHA-guideline SLPA programs require before graduation?

Accepted Answer

100 hours

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25 hours

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500 hours

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250 hours

Question 6

A state grants an SLPA a license but the employing facility is in a state with no SLPA licensure law. Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The SLPA must follow the supervising SLP's state license requirements and any applicable state regulations

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The SLPA's original state license automatically applies in the new state

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No regulation applies and the SLPA may practice with full SLP privileges

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The SLPA must immediately obtain a federal permit to continue working

Question 7

Which content area is commonly included in SLPA academic coursework according to ASHA program guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms

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Advanced neurology and pharmacology

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Psychopharmacology for communication disorders

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Medical coding and insurance billing procedures