Chapter 16: Communication Impairment Professionals

Question 1

American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

Answer 1

Agency that certifies speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

Question 2

Audiologist

Answer 2

Professional that works with people who have hearing, balance, and related ear problems.

Question 3

Board Certified Specialist in Audiology (BCS-A)

Answer 3

Audiologist who has met education and experience requirements and successfully completed the certification exam.

Question 4

Board Certified Specialist in Child Language and Language Disorders (BCS-CL)

Answer 4

Specialized certification for speech therapists in treating children with language differences and disorders.

Question 5

Board Certified Specialist in Fluency (BCS-F)

Answer 5

Specialized certification for speech therapists in treating speech disorders such as stuttering.

Question 6

Board Certified Specialist in Intraoperative Monitoring (BCS-IOM)

Answer 6

Advanced specialized training plus the completion of an exam that trains audiologists to monitor the auditory nerve when there is a risk of damage during surgery.

Question 7

Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S)

Answer 7

Specialty certification for speech therapists who work with individuals with neurological diseases that affect swallowing.

Question 8

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

Answer 8

Issued to individuals who present evidence of their ability to provide independent clinical services to patients diagnosed with auditory disorders.

Question 9

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Answer 9

Issued to individuals who present evidence of their ability to provide independent clinical services to patients diagnosed with speech or language disorders.

Question 10

Certified Audiology Assistant (C-AA)

Answer 10

Relatively new profession to support audiologists; postsecondary certification programs are available.

Question 11

Certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (C-SLPA)

Answer 11

Professionals that provide for speech language pathologists. A relatively new profession since training programs for certified speech language assistants were established in the early 2000s.

Question 12

Cochlear Implant Speciality Certification (CISC)

Answer 12

American Board of Audiologists certification offered for audiologists with competency in cochlear implant surgery and rehabilitation after surgery.

Question 13

Communication disorder

Answer 13

Disruption in the regular or normal functions of communication.

Question 14

Doctor of Audiology (AuD)

Answer 14

Academic degree in audiology practice; required to become a licensed audiologist.

Question 15

Hearing aid dispenser

Answer 15

Most states require that individuals who dispense hearing aids to be licensed; some states may require that audiologists who fit hearing aids obtain a hearing aid dispenser license.

Question 16

Hearing impairment

Answer 16

An inability to hear speech and other sounds clearly; an inability to understand and use speech in communication; or the inability to hear speech and other sounds at all.

Question 17

Interprofessional Practice (IPP)

Answer 17

Process in which each team member participated in discussion and decision making to develop a plan of care for individual patients; improves quality of care and patient outcomes.

Question 18

Language disorder

Answer 18

An inability to use the symbols of language through appropriate grammatical patterns and the correct use of speech sounds.

Question 19

Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification (PASC)

Answer 19

Certification that signifies expertise in pediatric audiology and is the best option for treating children with hearing and balance disorders and hearing loss.

Question 20

Ménière’s disease

Answer 20

Disorder of the inner ear that causes dizziness (vertigo), hearing loss, and ringing in the ears.

Question 21

Speech disorder

Answer 21

Identified by an individual’s difficulty in producing speech sounds, controlling voice, productions, and maintaining speech rhythm.

Question 22

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Answer 22

Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency.

Question 23

Telepractice

Answer 23

Use of telecommunication technology to deliver professional services at a distance; used by speech-language pathologists and other health professionals.

Question 24

Tinnitus

Answer 24

Ringing or other noises in the ear; caused by noise exposure, ear infection, and often unknown causes; often associated with hearing loss.

Question 25

Vertigo

Answer 25

Balance disorder with symptoms of dizziness or spinning; caused by ear infection, head injury, or certain medications.

Question 26

What is the standard educational requirement to be a SLP?

Answer 26

master’s degree, licensing requirements vary

Question 27

What is the standard educational requirement to be an audiologist?

Answer 27

doctoral degree in audiology