SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT

(SLPA)

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants help patients improve their speech skills. They work under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. They monitor the progress of patients and keep notes and create records.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

You must earn an associate’s degree in a SLPA program or successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours of supervised field work experience or its clinic experience.

PROGRAM LENGTH

2 years

PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT

Schools
Doctor offices
Hospitals

SALARY RANGE

CHAD