Standard of Practice

What is the purpose of the Standards of Practice for Speech-Language Pathologists Practicing in the Philippines?

• To identify the maximum standards required for the delivery of quality speech-language pathology services

• To provide guidelines for disciplinary procedures

• To establish a referral system

• To identify the minimum standards required for the delivery of quality speech-language pathology services

What should an SLP do if unable to provide a slot to a client within a month from the acknowledgment of the referral?

• Ignore the referral

• Wait for the client to follow up

• Refer the client to other SLP practitioners or agencies

• Refer the client to a different profession

What should be included in a formal evaluation report according to the Standards of Practice?

• Report without a therapy plan

• Type written or printed report with a therapy plan

• Report without any heading

• Handwritten report

When should a re-evaluation be made according to the Standards of Practice?

• At least 6 months after the most recent evaluation

• Only if the client requests it

• After every therapy session

• At least once a year

What should the SLP do if a client speaks a language/dialect unfamiliar to them?

• Refuse to provide services

• Ask the client to learn a new language

• Refer to another SLP who can speak the language/dialect

• Use a translator without informing the client

How long should a regular therapy session usually last according to the Standards of Practice?

• 30 minutes

• 2 hours

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour

What should the SLP do if a client fails to show up at the appointed time?

• Terminate the therapy

• Charge a fee for the missed appointment

• Reschedule the appointment if requested and slots are available

• Ignore the absence

What is the recommended therapist to student ratio for group therapy sessions?

• 1:4

• 1:3

• 1:2

• 1:1

What should the SLP do if a client sustains a major accident or injury during a therapy session?

• Continue the therapy session

• Inform the client's family and file an incident report

• Ignore the incident

• Blame the client for the accident

When should therapy be discontinued according to the Standards of Practice?

• When the client has not shown any improvement

• When the client has achieved predetermined goals

• When the client requests it

• When the therapist is tired of the client