scope of practice quiz

Represents himself/herself as an SLP

SLP

Select students, patients, or clients for service

SLP

Assist with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation

SLPA

Participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team independently

SLP

Perform checks and maintenance of equipment

SLPA

Actively participate in supervisory process

SLP and SLPA

Develop or determine the swallowing strategies or precautions for patients, family, or staff.

SLP

Serves as interpreter for patients, clients, students, and families who do not speak English.

SLPA

Perform standardized or non-standardized diagnosis test, formal or informal evaluations, or swallowing screenings/check lists.

SLP

Make referrals for additional services.

SLP

Discharge a student, patient, or client from services

SLP

Tabulate or interpret results and observations of feeding and swallowing evaluations performed by SLPs

SLP

Perform checks and maintenance of equipment

SLPA

Assist with bilingual translation during screening and assessment activities exclusive of interpretation.

SLPA

Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, record keeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment).

SLPA

Perform procedures that require a high level of clinical acumen and technical skill (ex. vocal tract prosthesis shaping or fitting, vocal tract imaging and oral pharyngeal swallow therapy with bolus material).

SLP

Demonstrate and share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP.

SLPA

Assist during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.

SLPA

Document student, client, and patient performance during therapy sessions.

SLPA

Perform an AAC evaluation/assessment and determine the best type of AAC system for a client/student/patient

SLP

Present primary prevention information to individuals and groups known to be at risks for communication disorders and other appropriate groups; promote early identification and early intervention activities.

SLPA

Provide information to emergency response agencies for individuals who have communication and/or swallowing disorders.

SLPA

Make referrals for additional services

SLP

Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.

SLPA

Treat medically fragile students, patients, and clients independently.

SLP

An SLPA’s Scope of Responsibility falls under 3 categories. What are they?

Service Delivery

Administrative Support

Prevention and Advocacy

Participate in formal parent conferences, case conferences, or any interdisciplinary team without the presence of a supervisor.

SLP

Follow documented treatment plans or protocols.

SLPA