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)

Answer

ASHA developed the SLPA certification program and oversees credentialing standards for SLP Assistants nationally.

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

Answer

Regardless of prior education, applicants must complete an SLPA program that meets ASHA educational guidelines.

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

Answer

SLPAs may implement treatment plans designed and supervised by the supervising SLP but may not make clinical decisions.

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

Answer

High-caseload school settings with limited SLP access create risk for SLPAs being asked to function beyond their scope.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

100 hours

Answer

ASHA guidelines specify a minimum of 100 supervised clinical observation/participation hours for SLPA programs.

(SLPA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practice Test