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

Answer

SLPAs are bound by the same federal confidentiality laws (HIPAA, FERPA) as licensed SLPs and must protect client privacy.

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

Answer

Treatment plan changes are the SLP's decision; the SLPA should acknowledge the request and communicate it to the supervising SLP.

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

Answer

SLPAs may implement SLP-prescribed dysphagia exercises but cannot select devices, evaluate swallowing, or determine candidacy independently.

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

Answer

SLPAs should raise professional concerns with the SLP through respectful dialogue, not unilateral action or premature escalation.

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

Answer

Client intake, evaluation, and acceptance decisions are the SLP's responsibility; the SLPA must direct new clients to the SLP.

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