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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 bachelor’s degree in a speech-language pathology or communication disorders program. Register with the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Board).

Schools

Marshall University

West Virginia University