Professions In Speech Language Pathology And Audiology Flashcards
What is a speech language pathologist
Involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of speech, cognition and swallowing across the life span
What other jobs do a speech language pathology do
- Cognitive communication
- Social communication
- Fluency
4.speech
5.voice and resonance - Expressive and receptive language
- Feeding and swallowing
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Auditory habilitation & rehabilitation
What is required to become a speech language pathologist
Masters degrees, teaching certificate , 400:clinical hours , 375 direct client & 25 observational, passing the national speech language pathology board exam,clinical fellowship ( cfy), receive the American speech language hearing association license
What is a speech language pathology assistant (slpa)
Support person who preform tasks prescribed directed and supervised by ASHA certified speech pathologist
What can’t a speech pathology assistant do
Replace qualified speech language pathologist, no diagnoses, modify therapy plans, make referrals to other providers, select communication devices, discharge clients from services
What are 5 benefits of becoming a speech language pathologist assistant
Develop practicum experience
Improve patient care
Learn from an expert mentor
Gain job security in a growing field
Advance your career path
What is an audiologist
Involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of hearing and balance
Where does an audiologist work
Public schools, private practice, hospital s, colleges and university, research setting, traveling therapist , per dime therapist
What is required to become an audiologist
Doctoral degree in AuD, 400 clinical hours 375 direct client and 25 observation, passing national audiologist board exam, successfully 1 year extension under the mentorship of the fully licensed mentor clinical, certification of clinical competence
What else does an audiology do
Speech reading training
Counseling
Public education
Balance & Dizziness
Cochlear implants
Ear exams and cerulean (wax) removal
Newborn hearing screening
Tinnitus ( ear ringing)
Hearing loss prevention
What is an audiology assistant (AA)
Support personnel who performs delegated tasks that are prescribed directed and supervised by a certified and or licensed audiology
What can’t an Audiology assistant not do
Cannot replace qualified audiologist, supervision is required, not reimbursable by Medicare
What are role limitations for Audiology assistants
Diagnose hearing disorders
Modify therapy plans
Make referrals to other providers
Select assistive hearing devices
What are some professional organizations
ASHA: America. Speech language hearing association
AAA: American of Audiology
ADA: Academy of doc go audiology
What are some student organizations
NSSHLA: National Student Speech Langaauge hearing association
SAA: Student academy of audiology
