exam 1 Flashcards

Question

HIPAA ## Footnote 3 ideas of Key content & explain how it's a professional practice issue

Answer 1

- title 1 is health care access, portability and renewability - people can maintain health insurance coverage when they switch jobs - protections fro individuals with pre-existing health conditions - who must comply with hipaa: - health plans, medicaid, medicare - health care clearinghouses - health care providers who conduct electronic transactions - 3 rules to meet hipaa requirements: - privacy, security, breach notification - hipaa applies to patient health info, ferpa is school records - there are different levels of violation— fines can go up to 2 million dollars

Answer 2

- set of standards students are supposed to learn in school so that they are ready for college and so that education is even - addressing students with disabilities is our job - you need to know the ccs and understand student needs - there is not an assessment to see if your student’s communication is up to par with ccs - we need to advocate for ourselves in order to advocate for our patients - speech language goals should not be taken directly from these standards

Answer 3

- rti is a process to support struggling learners - universal screening, high-quality instruction, etc - their is a multi-tiered system of support - slps are experts in literacy, language, and collaboration - they can do program design or work one on one - lots of roles for slps in rti (program designs, collaboration, serving the students) - specific learning disability: - disorder in 1 or more psychological processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written, which disorder may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, write, speak, etc - a child needs to have a disability to have intervention beyond rti - we need to know their response to intervention - RTI can be very helpful during screening by showing how a child can improve or not

Answer 4

- differences between caseloads and workloads - caseloads: - number of students who require services (ieps, etc) - general education - intervention sessions - workload: - all activities required and performed by slps in addition to providing services - time spent behind the scenes (paperwork, planning, etc) - impact of large caseloads - impacts time the slp has for treatment with the students - may need more group meetings - ability to collaborate with other professionals - ability to provide adequate services to culturally/linguistically diverse students - recruitment of slps by schools - factors increasing slp workload - complex comd and multiple diagnoses need intensive interventions - collaboration with other providers - meetings - need to use a holistic method to determine slps full responsibilities - approaches to managing the existing workload - adjust contract language - rewrite ieps for efficiency and effectiveness - hire additional staff - specialize within the staff - utilize telepractice - use tech to boost productivity - scheduling adjustments - receding schedule - weekly or 3:1 - flex schedule or cyclical schedule

Answer 5

- an interpreter conveys languages spoken or signed languages from one to another - transliterator changes form of the same language - translator translates written text between languages - roles and responsibilities: - you still plan the sessions - educate the interpreter on what the goals are - potential difficulties: difficult to see if your therapy is effective - selecting an interpreter etc: - proficiency in english and the dialect and language of the client - need the correct license and to follow the code of ethics - when collaborating plan ahead very well, and review goals and procedures of the sessions - monitor how you are speaking for the translator and make it simple so it cna be translated smoothly

Answer 6

- social determinants of health are non medical variables and forces that impact everyone’s health - social risk factors - social needs - protective factors - social and community context: - civic participation in comunity - workplace conditions - social relationships - neighborhood and built environment - availability of healthy food - exercise - air quality - water quality - physical safety - presence of hazards (noise pollution) - health care - insurance access - proximity: qualified providers, pharmacies, medical supplies - economic safety: - access to food, housing , health care, education, employment opportunities - education access and quality: - ability to participate in school - access to trade schools, training programs, colleges - role of SLP and AUD: screening, customize care plans

Answer 7

- why do we need to know about salary rates: - career planning - salary negotiation - financial planning - 2021 audiology survey - most work in hospitals and nonresidential healthcare areas - as you continue working you will get an increase in salary - 2022 schools audiology salary: - academic year: 76,000 - 1/3 had salary upgrade with updates CCCs - SLP 2023 survey: - hourly wages are higher for part time - SLP 2022 survey in schools - lots of school systems - most is in secondary, least is special education - in pacific states they will make significantly more - use this understanding to advocate for yourself and prepare for grad school and the workplace

Answer 8

- has more autonomy and flexibility, even though it can seem overwhelming - lots of different types of business - developing a business plan - business description - market analysis - products and services - organization and management - marketing and sales plan - financial management - documentation and reimbursement - make contract between you and your clients - declare medical necessity to be reimbursed - include in documentation: patient history, eval procedures, progress notes - know billing codes→ so insurance knows what your doing and how to reimburse you - service delivery: - telepractice: can be used for anything basically - SLPA’s: need to hire, train and supervise them - assessment - networking: special interest groups - dedicated space to explore specific interests - currently 20 existing, need to be and asha member

Answer 9

- audiologist speech language pathologist interstate compact - agreement that allows us to practice across state lines as long as they are license - it will go into effect summer 2025 - 34 states have enacted legislation to be part of the aslp-ic - 6 states are in the process - it is constantly getting more states - benefits for professionals: - enhanced professional mobility- can practice in multiple states without separate licenses - benefits for patients: - increased access to care - promotion of telehealth - the compact advocates for slps and auds

Answer 10

- codes are a standardized way to describe what we are doing in our practice - there are multiple systems - CPT: current procedural terminology - describes therapy services or procedures - ICD-10-CM: international classification of diseases, clinical modification - classify disorders and diagnoses - HCPCS: healthcare common procedure coding system level ii codes - used for products - the codes are typically the same if you are providing telepractice services - but research the laws for your specific location - ASHA has modules to help us learn this - Documentation may not seem like the most fun part of work, but it is really important because it is what allows patients to qualify for medicaid plans and receive treatment

Answer 11

- **graduate school – SLP, AuD, other programs** - now, later, ma in sp, dr in aud - occupational therapy, healthcare administration - **career entry – SLP-A, Aud-A, other fields** - **assistants:** - salary + benefits versus hourly and 29 hourly weekly work cap - often not many positions available - assistant versus technician - teaching ESL, special ed assistant, rbt, support personnel, job coach for those with disabilities, substitute teacher - personal assistant, customer service - problem solving - **family focus**

Answer 12

- Education helps us see more as God does, because he has all knowledge - we can understand the world better as we learn more - Our education will stay with us throughout the eternities - Education isn’t just for our careers but for our entire lives

Answer 13

- core competence in understanding the **science of human communication and its disorders,** integrating info from broad areas of lifespan human development, psychology, cognitive science, biology, acoustics, and language science - development of **critical thinking and written and oral communication abili**ties in the contexts of physical, bio, cognitive, linguistic, and social sciences - exposure to **contemporary issues** in health care and education - (ethics, ebp, cultural competence) - opportunities to engage in **high impact learning practices** - like (service learning, undergrad research, community engagement) - prep to succeed in **graduate AUD and SLP education programs** - (allied health, education, humans services, etc) - **transferable skills** learned with an undergrad degree - mediat, education, sales, public relations, health and human services, government

Answer 14

- higher rates of civic engagement - higher volunteer rates - higher voter turnout - healthier community

Answer 15

- the purpose of a BYU education is to create a sense of belonging and build up and strengthen each of the communities of which we will be a part throughout our lives—not to have a certain career - education is for eternity

Answer 16

- **Agency** - **Personal Revelation** - **Gratitude for education**

Answer 17

- ASHA resources - ASHA EdFind - CSDCAS directory

Answer 18

- what you are writing to tell your story - about a page - make sure you answer prompts if they are provided

Answer 19

- should come from people who can speak to why you are a good fit for a graduate program - lukewarm letters are just as harmful as a negative letter - most programs ask for 3 letters - it is ideal to ask professors related to the field of your program - can be unrelated IF they can speak about skills you have that make you a strong candidate - you can also ask professionals (boss or mentor) who can speak to your work ethic, drive, and qualities needed for success - if a professor feels uncertain about writing a letter, they will likely be honest and let you know

Answer 20

CSDCAS - allows applicants to use a single centralized application and one set of materials to apply to multiple SLP or AUD graduate programs at participating schools individual program information: - linked on websites - ie BYU grad studies

Answer 21

- location - cost - online versus in-person - part time versus full time - size of cohort - average time to completion - published rankings? - current or past student experience - research of professors

Answer 22

- BYU career services office: - https://careers.byu.edu/students - located in the basement of the WSC - career director for our major/college - peer reviewers help with resume prep - virtual interview practice - gallup strengths assessment and report - department faculty - ASHA website - program open houses - linkedin - alumni - ASHA website - NSSLHA website - BYU NSSLHA event

Answer 23

- ***certification*** - denotes that an individual meets a standard to practice - has to do with a person, they become certified - ***accreditation*** - ensures the quality of academic programs - institution or program gets accredited - ***licensure*** - allows practice within a designated location - applies to specific geographical area ## Footnote - these show those in our profession and other professions that we have met specific standards - interstate compact has to do with licensing

Answer 24

- often an employment requirement - facilitates state licensure application - career advancement - option to supervise - recognized by other organizations - professional credibility - ASHA certified is the gold standard - those who earn this credential meet the highest standards of excellence in their professions **ASHA member benefits** - knowledge - community - advocacy - awareness

Answer 25

- CFCC standards 2020 - CAA standards 2017 standards with January 2023 revisions

Answer 26

**SLP:** - 323 masters programs accredited - 39 candidate **AuD:** - 75 accredited - 5 candidate

Answer 27

- https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/ - https://www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/UT/ - https://www.asha.org/Advocacy/state/info/UT/licensure/ - dopl.ut.gov

Answer 28

american academy of audiology **why does audiology have more than one organization** - they are under represented with asha **why join the academy?** if you are an audiologist, an audiology student, or a related professional, the aaa and the student academy of audiology provide timely and relevant resources to support your success no matter where you are in your educational or professional journey - **legislative advocacy — conference — journals** - **fellow - $330 annually** - practicing audiologists or other audiology-related work settings (industry, manufacturing, research, etc) holding a master’s degree before january 1, 2007, or a doctoral degree if earned after january 1, 2007. - state licensure or proof of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum along with successful completion of national exam in audiology - **affiliated organizations and special committees** - the academy works with the following affiliated organizations to support the overall academy enterprise in the areas of accreditation, philanthropy, voluntary certification, and support and education of audiology students

Answer 29

**how is it a professional practice** - we want to make sure that programs are putting out basics of study that meet certain standards - we also need the people to meet specific standards - specific standards are an evidenced way to do practice **how is it a professional practice issue** - if someone is more underprivileged and can’t afford to pay dues - having to get licensed in multiple states (complicated) - might be deterrents - to create a grad program because it is a hard process to go through - agreeing on what the standards are (they are revised every few years) - 18 people on the CFCC board, members get votes on if standards are changing

Answer 30

**Current standards are 2020 standards** - with some 2022 and 2023 revisions for SLP - and 2022 revisions for Audiology ***Standards are updated every few years*** - (prior version was 2014 for SLP) - (prior version was 2012 for Audiology) You must meet the current standards at the time you apply for certification

Answer 31

*can’t be a leader without standards- we show up in the best way we can, when we keep standards we are better leaders* - Program standards - Institution Standards - Community standards - Gospel standards - Personal Standards governed by values

Answer 32

- academic qualifications - knowledge and skills outcomes - verification of knowledge and skills - examination - maintenance of certification | AKVEM= always keep very evil minions

Answer 33

Applicants for certification must hold a doctoral degree in audiology from a program accredited by the CAA, a program in CAA candidacy status, or equivalent. | doctoral degree in audiology

Answer 34

a. Foundations of practice (23 key points) b. Prevention and screening (14 key points) c. Audiologic evaluation (19 key points) d. Counseling (9 key points) e. Audiologic Rehabilitation Across the Life Span (28 key points) f. Pediatric Audiologic (Re)habilitation (13 key points) *Total of **106 knowledge and skills areas***

Answer 35

- Applicants for certification must have completed **supervised clinical practicum under an experienced ASHA-certified audiologist** - Clinical Practicum **must be at least 50% in person/on site, up to 40% may be telepractice and up to 10% may be Clinical Simulation** - Must include a variety to validate knowledge and skills across the scope of practice - (The CAA requires audiology programs include a **minimum of 12 months’ full-time** equivalent of **supervised clinical experiences.**)

Answer 36

- The applicant must pass the **national examination** adopted by ASHA for purposes of certification in audiology. - Passing the **Praxis** may also be a graduation requirement for a graduate program

Answer 37

- Individuals holding certification must demonstrate - (1) **continuing professional development**, (30 hours) including 1 hour in ethics; 2 hours of culturally responsive practices or Diversity Equity inclusion (DEI) - (2) **adherence to the ASHA Code of Ethics**; and - (3) **payment of annual dues and fees.** - PDH = Professional Development Hour - ( PDH was formerly known as CMH/certification maintenance hour, also CEU)

Answer 38

- degree - education program - program of study - knowledge outcomes - skills outcomes - assessment (praxis) - clinical fellowship - maintenance of certification | deep eerie pirates know ships and can't maintain

Answer 39

- The applicant for certification (hereafter, “applicant”) must have a master's, doctoral, or other **recognized post baccalaureate degree.** - master’s degree is not a correct answer for what is the degree (it is one of the options)

Answer 40

- All graduate coursework and graduate clinical experience required in speech-language pathology **must have been initiated and completed in a CAA accredited program or in a program with CAA candidacy status.**

Answer 41

- The applicant must have completed a program of study (a minimum of 36 semester credit hours at the graduate level) - that includes academic coursework and supervised clinical experience sufficient in depth and breadth to achieve the specified knowledge and skills outcomes stipulated in Standards IV-A through IV-G and Standards V-A through V-C.

Answer 42

(8 categories of knowledge outcomes) - ie: **statistics as well as the biological, physical, and social/behavioral sciences, basic human communication and swallowing processes**, **prevention, assessment, and intervention,** **standards of ethical conduct,** contemporary professional issues, research

Answer 43

(6 outcomes) - ie: demonstrated communication skills sufficient to achieve effective clinical and professional interaction with persons receiving services and relevant others. - Supervised practicum must include experience with individuals across the life span and from culturally/linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Answer 44

- The applicant must have passed the national examination adopted by ASHA for purposes of certification in speech-language pathology. - **Praxis** for speech language pathology

Answer 45

- CF may **not begin until successful graduation** is verified from graduate program. - ***Clinical fellowship overview*** - This is likely your first professional work experience after graduation (it is paid) - CF is a minimum of **1260 work hours to meet requirements** - Minimum of 36 weeks

Answer 46

- Certificate holders must demonstrate continued professional development for maintenance of the CCC-SLP. - Clinicians who hold the CCC-SLP must accumulate and report 30 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - (or 3.0 ASHA continuing education units [CEUs]) of professional development - **1 PDH = .1 ASHA CEU** - including 1 hour of ethics and 2 hours of culturally responsive practices or Diversity Equity inclusion (DEI)

Answer 47

218 SLP 62 AUD