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Speech
Language Pathology Assistant
2007-2008
 We 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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