Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Salary range:

$24,310 – $37,080

Minimum training

Associate's degree

Job description:

Speech language pathology assistants (SLPAs) assist speech language pathologists to treat a variety of speech language disorders in children and adults. They help assess clients in language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing and implement treatment plans as directed by speech-language pathologists. Speech language pathology assistants also collect data, prepare charts and perform other support duties.

Work environment:

Speech language pathology assistants may work in speech and language clinics, medical facilities or schools.

Training requirements:

Speech language pathology assistants are required to have an associate’s degree and are licensed by the State of California's Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board (SLPAB).

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