Career Overview
Entry Level Education
Associate's degree
Patient Interaction
Very High
Body Fluid Interaction
Moderate
Salary
$39,860
Job Growth
11.70%
Job Description:
Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.
What Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Do:
Speech pathology assistants work directly under licensed speech pathologists, aiding them in their daily responsibilities.
How to Become One:
Obtain an associate's degree from a technical training program with a program of study designed to prepare the student to be a speech-language pathology assistant or a bachelors degree in a speech-language pathology or communication disorders program. Register with the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Board).