Vocabulary Words 1

Question 1

LRE (Least Restricted Environment)

Answer 1

a principle that ensures that students with disabilities are educated in general education classrooms with their non-disabled peers as much as possible

Question 2

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

Answer 2

a national recognized credential from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Question 3

CCC-A (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology)

Answer 3

A voluntary certification awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. It is a nationally recognized credential that shows an audiologist has met rigorous academic and professional standards and has the skills to provide high-quality clinical services.

Question 4

NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association)

Answer 4

the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Question 5

Audiologist

Answer 5

a healthcare professional who specializes in audiology, the study of hearing, balance, and related disorders

Question 6

Speech-Language Pathologist

Answer 6

a communication expert who assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in people of all ages

Question 7

Code of Ethics

Answer 7

a set of values and standards that guide people in their behavior and conduct, and can apply to individuals, groups, or organizations

Question 8

Clinical Fellow (CF)

Answer 8

a medical professional who has completed their medical degree and foundation training and is pursuing advanced training in specialty, such as cardiology or oncology

Question 9

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

Answer 9

a federal law that requires public schools to provide a free and appropriate public education to eligible students with disabilities

Question 10

HIPPA (the health insurance portability and accountability act)

Answer 10

a US law passed in 1996 that protects patients’ health information and establishes standards for electronic medical records