SLPA Education and Licensure 4

Question 1

Which academic credential is most commonly associated with entry-level SLPA positions in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in speech-language pathology assisting

Answer

An AAS degree from an ASHA-guideline-compliant program is the standard entry-level credential for SLPAs.

Question 2

Which of the following represents a violation of SLPA ethical standards under ASHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Independently diagnosing a child with a language disorder to expedite services

Answer

Diagnosis is explicitly outside the SLPA scope of practice and constitutes a serious ethical and legal violation.

Question 3

What does FERPA require of SLPAs working in public school settings?

Accepted Answer

Protect the privacy of student education records, including speech-language records

Answer

FERPA mandates that school professionals, including SLPAs, protect the confidentiality of student education records.

Question 4

An SLPA applicant has completed 99 supervised clinical hours in her program. What must she do before graduating to meet ASHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Complete at least one additional supervised clinical hour to meet the 100-hour minimum

Answer

ASHA's 100-hour minimum is a firm threshold that must be met before program completion, not after.

Question 5

Which supervision ratio is ASHA's general recommendation for a fully credentialed SLPA working in a school setting?

Accepted Answer

No more than two SLPAs supervised by one SLP at a time

Answer

ASHA recommends that one SLP supervise no more than two SLPAs concurrently to ensure adequate oversight.

(SLPA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practice Test