Clinical Roles and Responsibilities

Question 1

What is the regulatory organization regarding SLP’s and audiologists?

Answer 1

ACSLPA

Question 2

TRUE OR FALSE:
SLPA’s have to be registered members of ACSLPA

Answer 2

FALSE
we work under our SLP’s license

Question 3

Name the 4 ethical principals of ACSLPA

Answer 3

1. Beneficence - acting in ways that benefit the health and welfare of others
2. Non-maleficence- practicing with the intent of doing no harm or minimizing any potential hard which could occur
3. Justice -believing in fairness and the right of others to equitable access to services
4. Respect for autonomy- acknowledging the rights of others to self-determination and autonomy in making choices and informed decisions

Question 4

The Code of Ethics of ACSLPA contains:

Answer 4

1. Respect for all persons (includes confidentiality)
2. Professionalism (cultural humility and professional boundaries)
3. Collaboration
4. Accountability

Question 5

Describe some job tasks of an SLPA

Answer 5

• Administering screening tools (hearing screening)
• Assistance with client assessment
• Intervention
• Facilitation of communication
• Assistance with public education events and activities

Question 6

Describe some SLPA core competencies

Answer 6

1. Selecting, preparing, and presenting materials consistent with treatment plan
2. Demonstrating an understanding of treatment objectives and capacity to provide treatment that is consistent with those
3. Identifying environmental factors that may impact or interfere with the provision of services and taking action to remove them when possible
4. Managing time effectively
5. Responding effectively to attitudes and behaviors of patients or clients (or caregivers)

Question 7

Competency refers to:

Answer 7

The combined knowledge, skills, attitudes ,and judgement required to provide professional services

Question 8

Example of direct supervision:

Answer 8

(10% of the time) Also called active- supervisor provides opinions, suggestions, and concrete info

Question 9

Indirect Supervision Example:

Answer 9

Used during the transitional stage
Both parties receive and provide feedback

Question 10

What is the difference between feedback and evaluation?

Answer 10

Feedback is any message sent by a person with the intent of affecting the behavior of the receiver

Evaluation: Provides a summary of performance

Question 11

A statement such as : “Good, clear rationale to parents” is described as feedback or evaluation?

Answer 11

Feedback

Question 12

Ideally, feedback is:

Answer 12

• well-timed and relevant
• mutually given and received
• Deals with specific performance

Question 13

Dealing with conflict session has an acronym called CHIRP, what does each letter stand for?

Answer 13

C- Create Trust
H- Help the person see their behaviour
I - Impact on the behaviour on you
R- Remember to ask the Question: “Help me understand how youre thinking and feeling”
P- Put this behind you , how are we going to put this behind us?