Professional Issues Flashcards
The state laws on practice supersede ASHA’s scope of practice document (T/F)
True; state laws supersede the ASHA’s scope-of-practice document
the scope of practice of SLPs have never been expanded (T/F)
False; they have been expanded to cover swallowing disorders and literacy skills
SLPs are involved in the prescription of hearing aids (T/F)
False; they can screen hearing and offer auditory training to the deaf and HoH but cannot prescribe hearing aids.
SLPs are involved in the assessment and treatment of central auditory disorders associated w/ communication disorders (T/F)
True; SLPS are part of the collaborate team in the assessment and treatment of central auditory disorders associated w/ comm. disorders
Clinical fellowship (CF) must be completed w/in ___ years of the date that academic coursework and clinical practicum were completed
4 years
The fellowship may be completed at a full time Jon of 35 hrs/wk for 36 weeks, totaling a minimum of 1,260 hrs w/ 80% of the time involving direct client or pt contact (T/F)
True
According to principle of Ethics I, SLPs must obtain informed consent on all aspects of service delivery (T/F)
True; this includes informed consent from caregivers or legal guardians from those who are unable to represent themselves make appropriate judgments
`According to principle of Ethics I, SLPS can offer services through correspondence (T/F)
False; SLPs cannot offer services solely through correspondence, but Telehealth or e-health are acceptable
According to principles of Ethics II, SLPs must engage in continuing education (T/F)
True
According to principles of Ethics II, SLPs are responsible for make sure persons working under their supervision do not perform activities that they are not qualified (in research and in clinical activities) (T/F)
True
According to principles of Ethics II, all clinical assessments and treatment instruments must be maintained in proper working order
True
Principle of Ethics III is related to delegating work to SLPA’s (T/F)
False; Principles of Ethics III is related to avoiding conflicts of interest, misrepresentation to the public, and avoiding fraud. Principle of Ethics I encompasses the delegation of work to SLPA’s.
Clinician Susie reported clinician Bob to the Board of Ethics. Which Principle of Ethics is relevant in this situation?
Principle of Ethics IV. It states that clinician should work to resolve violations to the code of Ethics or inform the Board of Ethics if necessary, and that reporting should ONLY be on the basis of professionalism and not as a means of personal gain or retaliation.
The SLP is responsible for informing consumers if a SLPA (support personnel) will be providing services (T/F)
True
SLPA’s are not allowed to assist with screenings and assessments (T/F)
False; SLPA’s are allowed to assist w/ screenings and assessments but cannot administer tests or interpret the results
SLPA’s can serve as interpreters (T/F)
True; SLPA’s can serve as interpreters
SLPA’s are not allowed to perform clerical duties such as scheduling and record-keeping (T/F)
False; SLPA’s can perform clerical duties (scheduling and record keeping)
SLPA’s may implement treatment plans developed and supervised by the SLP (T/F)
True; SLPA’s cannot develop the treatment plans but they may implement treatment plans that are developed and supervised by the SLP
SLPA’s can document client performance by preparing charts, records, and graphs and can can collect and document data for quality improvement (T/F)
True; SLPA’s may record client performance and can collect and document data for quality and improvement
SLPA’s can be responsible for checking and maintaining working equipment (T/F)
True; SLPA’s can be in charge of checking and maintaining equipment
SLPA’s can administer tests as long a they’re non-standardized (T/F)
FALSE; SLPA’s cannot administer standardized or non standardized tests nor interpret the results
SLPA’s can screen pts w/ feeding or swallowing disorders (T/F)
FALSE; SLPA’s cannot screen or diagnose pts w/ feeding or swallowing disorders
SLPA’s can independently counsel parents or participate in parent conferences (T/F)
FALSE; SLPA’s can only hold parent conferences if supervised by an SLP
SLPA Susie takes client data and notices that the SLP’s treatment plan can be improved with a few changes. Can SLPA Susie modify the SLP’s treatment plan in this case?
No; SLPAs cannot write or midday treatment plans, nor can they offer treatment that is not developed by an SLP, nor can they offer any treatment w/o supervision
SLP Bob would like SLPA Susie to select which AAC would be best for Client C. Is this appropriate delegation of tasks to a SLPA?
No; SLPA’s cannot design or select AAC systems
The SLPA has been administering the treatment and the client has met their goal. Who is responsible for discharging or referring the client?
Only the SLP, the SLPA cannot
free and appropriate education for disabled students from age 3-21 is mandated by ASHA (T/F)
False; FAPE for disabled students 3-21 is mandated by IDEA
an IFSP (individualized family service plan) must be reviewed yearly (T/F)
False; an IFSP must be reviewed at 6-month intervals or more frequently if needed
The IFSP does not need to include the family’s strengths relating to the child’s development (T/F)
False; The IFSP must include the following:
(1) The child’s current level of development
(2) The family’s needs & strengths relating to the child’s development
(3) The major goals for the child & family, and services to be provided
Under updated laws, at-risk preschool children, including children who experience trauma, depression, child abuse, and substance abuse, also became eligible for special education services (T/F)
True
The IFSP is for preschool children (T/F)
False; The IFSP is in Part C of IDEA and provides early intervention service to eligibie children from birth to 2 years old- It details the intervention plan so the family and early intervention providers can work together as a team to meet the needs of the child
it can take an English language learner (ELL) between 5-10 years to achieve cognitive-academic language proficiency (CALP) that is equivalent to Native English-speaking students
True; therefore, SLPs must advocate for their CLD students by educating teachers and administrators about typical CALP development, so the CLD students are not unnecessarily referred for special education intervention.