SLPA Work Settings 3

Question 1

A teletherapy SLPA session differs from in-person sessions primarily in that:

Accepted Answer

The SLPA must ensure the technology platform is HIPAA-compliant

Answer

Telehealth SLPAs must use HIPAA-compliant platforms to protect client privacy, and all other supervision and scope rules still apply.

Question 2

In a corporate or workplace setting, an SLPA might assist an SLP with services targeting:

Accepted Answer

Voice disorders and professional communication skills in adults

Answer

Corporate settings often involve voice care and professional communication coaching for adult employees such as teachers, lawyers, and executives.

Question 3

Which professional is most important for an SLPA to collaborate with in a skilled nursing facility to coordinate dysphagia care?

Accepted Answer

Registered dietitian

Answer

Registered dietitians collaborate closely with SLP teams to ensure appropriate food texture and nutrition for residents with dysphagia.

Question 4

An SLPA working in a university clinic is most likely to be supervised by:

Accepted Answer

A certified and licensed SLP who may be a clinical supervisor or faculty member

Answer

University clinics are directed by certified, licensed SLPs who serve as clinical supervisors, often faculty members overseeing student clinicians.

Question 5

In a correctional facility, SLPAs may provide services that primarily address:

Accepted Answer

Communication disorders, literacy support, and cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation

Answer

Correctional facilities serve adults who may have unaddressed communication disorders, literacy deficits, or acquired cognitive-linguistic impairments.

(SLPA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practice Test

(SLPA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practice Test

SLPA Work Settings 3