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Speech Language Pathology Assistant
2007-2008

SLP PhotoWe anticipate that this program will be available to all students, regardless of location, starting in Fall 2008. Please contact us after April 2008 to confirm this exciting new change!

Program Description
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Program provides students with knowledge, skills, and abilities for successful employment in either private or public agencies that provide speech-language pathology services. The SLPA works under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist. SLPAs work with individuals from birth through adulthood, conducting screenings and assisting with assessment for language, voice, fluency, articulation, and hearing impairment disorders. They follow documented treatment plans or protocols under the supervision of the SLP, perform checks and maintenance of equipment, and participate in research projects.

If you want a challenging and fulfilling career in the field of speech pathology, consider the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program. This is a growing, exciting profession and Speech Pathology Assistants are in very high demand. SLPAs work one on one and in groups with children and adults in clinics and in school settings, to enhance communication skills. You will make a positive difference every day in the lives of your patients.

Employment Statistics
Employment is high for SCC professional /technical graduates. Recent reports from the Washington State Employment Security Office indicates that of 565 graduates followed, more that 84% found employment. Placement figures are much higher for SLPAs. 

Career opportunities for Speech Language Pathology Assistants are widely available in the public school system. Trained SLPA's are hired by school districts in urban, suburban and rural areas. SLPAs can also be employed in the private sector in hospital SLP departments, rehabilitation clinics and private practice with SLP's.

FAQs
  Frequently Asked Questions

Remote Site ITV Form
Remote Site ITV form - please complete this and send a copy to ssparks@shoreline.edu and lcheng@shoreline.edu: ITV Form

Prerequisite Checking
  Shoreline Community College is dedicated to your educational success
  and recognizes the importance of appropriate preparation for classes.
  For information about prerequisites, please go to:
  http://www.shoreline.edu/prereq00.html.

Math Requirement:
  You may take Business Administration 175 or Math 107 to fulfill
      the SLPA requirement.
For frequently asked questions about math placement and testing,
      please go to: http://www.shoreline.edu/prereq08.html
If you have questions about this, please contact Joyce Fagel at
      jfagel@shoreline.edu.

Degrees and Certificates
  AAAS - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
  Certificate of Proficiency - Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Advisors
  Susan Sparks, ssparks@shoreline.edu
  Lisa Van Horne lvanhorne@shoreline.edu

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