SLPA Roles and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

An SLPA is working with a child who suddenly begins choking during a therapy session. What is the SLPA's most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Follow facility emergency protocol and alert the supervising SLP

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Perform the Heimlich maneuver immediately

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Continue the session and monitor the child

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Call the child's parents before taking any action

Question 2

Which of the following tasks is within the SLPA's scope of practice during group therapy?

Accepted Answer

Implementing the SLP-designed treatment plan for all group members

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Independently modifying each client's treatment goals mid-session

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Diagnosing new communication deficits observed in group members

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Discontinuing treatment for a member who is not progressing

Question 3

A parent asks the SLPA to explain why their child was diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech. How should the SLPA respond?

Accepted Answer

Refer the parent to the supervising SLP for diagnostic explanations

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Explain the diagnosis in detail using clinical terminology

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Provide a simplified explanation to avoid confusing the parent

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Tell the parent to research the diagnosis online

Question 4

Under ASHA guidelines, what is the minimum direct supervision requirement for an SLPA working with clients?

Accepted Answer

20% of weekly client contact time

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5% of weekly client contact time

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10% of weekly client contact time

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50% of weekly client contact time

Question 5

An SLPA notices a client is showing signs of hearing loss that were not previously documented. What should the SLPA do?

Accepted Answer

Document the observations and report them to the supervising SLP

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Conduct a brief hearing screening immediately

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Adjust the client's treatment plan to accommodate the potential hearing loss

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Inform the client's family and recommend an audiologist

Question 6

Which statement best describes the SLPA's role in documentation?

Accepted Answer

SLPAs document session data and notes, which are reviewed and co-signed by the supervising SLP

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SLPAs may independently write and sign progress notes that become part of the official record

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SLPAs are not permitted to document any session information

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SLPAs may document findings but are not required to share them with the SLP

Question 7

A school-based SLPA is asked by a teacher to lead a full IEP meeting in place of the absent supervising SLP. The SLPA should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and arrange for the IEP meeting to be rescheduled or the SLP to participate remotely

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Lead the meeting and report the outcomes to the SLP afterward

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Attend the meeting in an observational role only

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Co-lead the meeting with the special education teacher