SLPA Roles and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

Which of the following best reflects the SLPA's responsibility regarding client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

SLPAs must adhere to HIPAA and FERPA regulations just as licensed professionals do

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SLPAs may share client information with other school staff without restrictions

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Confidentiality rules apply only to the supervising SLP, not support personnel

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SLPAs can discuss client progress with family members of other clients for peer support

Question 2

An SLPA's supervising SLP is unavailable and a client's caregiver demands an immediate change to the treatment plan. The SLPA should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that treatment plan changes require the SLP's authorization and offer to relay the request

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Modify the plan to satisfy the caregiver and document the change

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Refuse to discuss the matter until the next scheduled supervision meeting

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Implement the caregiver's requested changes on a trial basis

Question 3

Which of the following is an acceptable activity for an SLPA in an adult rehabilitation setting?

Accepted Answer

Implementing dysphagia exercises prescribed by the supervising SLP

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Selecting augmentative communication devices for clients with ALS

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Performing clinical swallowing evaluations independently

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Determining candidacy for voice therapy

Question 4

How should an SLPA handle a situation where they disagree with the supervising SLP's chosen treatment approach?

Accepted Answer

Discuss concerns professionally with the supervising SLP through appropriate channels

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Implement their own preferred approach without mentioning it to the SLP

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Refuse to implement the treatment plan until the SLP justifies the approach

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Report the SLP to the state licensing board immediately

Question 5

An SLPA working in a private practice setting is approached by a new client seeking services. What is the SLPA's appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Direct the client to the supervising SLP for evaluation and intake

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Begin an intake interview and develop a preliminary treatment plan

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Conduct a standardized assessment battery to identify the client's needs

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Accept the client and begin therapy while informing the SLP later

Question 6

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between SLPA state licensure laws and ASHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

SLPAs must follow whichever standard is more restrictive between state law and ASHA guidelines

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ASHA guidelines always supersede state law

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State laws always supersede ASHA guidelines

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ASHA guidelines and state laws are always identical

Question 7

During a session, a client discloses suspected abuse at home. The SLPA's required action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the disclosure immediately to the supervising SLP and follow mandatory reporting protocols

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Keep the disclosure confidential to maintain the therapeutic relationship

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Document it privately and wait for the supervising SLP to be available

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Ask the client clarifying questions to determine if reporting is necessary