SLPA NC Board Test

The primary supervising licensee must remit to the board an annual registration fee for the assistant in the amount of: _____

$40

Direct Patient Services of assistant:

(1) Obtaining case histories from patients and/or families and completing observation checklists. (2) Administering speech-language screening protocols, as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist. These screening procedures, including tests and checklists or parts of tests and checklists, will have the purpose of determining the need for further (diagnostic) testing by the supervising speech language pathologist and must meet the following criteria: (A) Have unambiguous administration protocols and methods (B) Consist of test items which require no more than a binary judgment (i.e., yes-no, present-absent). (C) Require no more than a specifically-elicited single response. (D) Require no clinical interpretation by the assistant.

Administering therapeutic protocols, provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(A) Supervision provided by the supervising speech-language pathologist(s) according to the supervision standards of the rules. (B) Utilizing appropriate stimuli according to a specified protocol determined by the supervising speech-language pathologist(s). (C) Recording specific target behaviors. (D) Reinforcing the patient's responses appropriately following a specified protocol (E) Providing appropriate cues following a specified protocol when the patient does not produce a correct response. (F) Summarizing observations of the patient's performance for the supervising speech-language pathologist(s).

For registration what does the assistant have to complete?

1) evidence of completion of associates 2) or bachelors degree including the following courses: SLP office procedures, disorders and treatment I & II, assistive technology, SLP field work seminar 3) passing score on competency board test

Indirect Patient Services:

1. Organizing and managing patient data and patient records 2. Transporting or escorting patients to/from the testing or therapy area. 3. Arranging the clinical or treatment setting to maintain a safe and positive environment by providing appropriate seating, providing age-appropriate and culturally appropriate material or toys, and adjusting light and temperature. 4. Managing, operating, programming, and/or monitoring clinical equipment and materials 5. Cleaning equipment, reusable materials, and treatment/work areas using appropriate infection control procedures 6. Adhering to the principles of universal precautions when providing services to patients/clients

Changes that do not relate directly to patient care like a change of address, must be reported to the board in writing within _____ ______ ___ of effective change

10 business days

What are other direct patient services are provided by an slpa?

4) Tabulating/scoring screening results, target behaviors, and performance data. (5) Managing the behavior of patients using behavioral management techniques, as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist, to establish and maintain appropriate social interaction and motivation/attention to task. (6) Preparing or positioning patients for evaluation or treatment following specific guidelines of the supervising speech-language pathologist and of the facility. (7) Communicating with patients, families, and professionals in order to respond appropriately and effectively to patient/family emotional needs and to alert the speech-language pathologist of any problems which may affect treatment outcomes or service quality. (8) Documenting written/verbal communication with patients, parents, families and educational or medical personnel on the above or related management issues, as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist. (9) Direct patient services for evaluation are not within the approved scope of responsibilities for assistants. (10) Demonstration projects will be authorized by the Board to develop safe and effective swallowing protocols for speech-language pathology assistants.

The primary supervising licensee must assess the assistants compliance and competency within the initial ____ days of employment

60

What is treatment protocol and what three things does it include?

A session plan clearly describing specific procedures for all treatment tasks 1) eliciting conditions 2) target behaviors 3) consequences of target behavior

Licensees must inform the patient when the assistant is providing services, how must they be informed?

Assistant must wear badge stating: SLP Assistant. Patient or patients family must be informed in writing, must be kept on patients chart including patients name and date

How many assistants can a full time licensee (30 hours) have?

No more than two licensees

What does Board mean?

North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Who is responsible for assuring compliance with the registration process, rules, and ethical standards?

Primary supervising licensee

Who has full responsibility of the assistant?

Supervising licensee

The assignments of tasks and amount and type of supervision is determined by?

The supervising licensee

T/F: Secondary supervising licensee may also be registered to supervise the assistant allowing for flexibility in scheduling?

True

T/F: The board may do random audits of records to determine the compliance of rules

True

T/F: The supervisor must document the assistants effective application of the treatment protocol of each patient

True

What is a secondary supervising licensee?

a licensee who may supervise the assistant in the absence of primary supervising licensee

When services are provided by an assistant signatures are required from who?

assistant and one supervising licensee

What is the primary supervision licensee responsible for?

assistants registration with board, all supervision requirements, notifying the board of any changes in registration information

Licensee who register an assistant must have what qualification and for how long?

current, permanent license in NC for 2 years

When must the supervising licensee assure and document that the assistant is using all three protocols?

each time a protocol is introduced

Before assigning a treatment task the assistant, the licensee must do what?

evaluated the patient, written treatment plan, provide assistant with written session protocol including: eliciting conditions, target behavior, and contingent response

What does licensee mean?

individual who holds a current permanent license in Speech Language Pathology from the NC Board of Examiners

What does the primary supervising licensee mean?

licensee who supervises the majority of the assistants work

Who submits the application and annual fee to the board?

licensees

Can temporary license holders register an assistant?

no

How many assistants can a part time licensee (less than 30 hours) have?

one assistant

What does registration mean?

process where an assistant is approved to work with a licensee to provide services to the public

Licensees who register an assistant must demonstrate the following basic elements?

registration and supervision process (scope of practice, ethics, record keeping, and written protocols)

What is taken into consideration when considering assistant treatment plan for patient?

skills of the assistant, needs of patient, service setting

What does assistant mean?

slpa who is registered by the primary supervising licensee

Who approves the a passing score and curriculum?

the board of examiners

When must the boards performance based competency and orientation checklist on the boards website be completed/filed?

within 90 days of employment, and if you get a new supervisor checklist must be completed again

Changes of supervising licensee require _____ approval of the board, and must be requested ___ days before effective date

written, 10