AS Degree - Major in Communication: Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

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Communication Skills Division

Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training to conduct speech-language screening, without interpretation, and using screening protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist; provide direct treatment assistance to patients or clients under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist; follow implementing documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising speech-language pathologist; document patient or client progress toward meeting established objectives; report the information to a supervising speech-language pathologist; assist a speech-language pathologist during assessments, including, but not limited to, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties; schedule activities and prepare charts, records, graphs, and data; perform checks and maintain equipment, including, but not limited to, augmentative communication devices; and assist with speech-language pathology research projects, in-service training, and family or community education.

Total Units Required: 61.5

Recommended Sequence:

First Semester Units

MATH 82 Intermediate Algebra 4

COMM 1 Communication Disorders: Speech & Language Development 3

COMM 2 Communication Disorders: Introduction to Speech Pathology & Audiology 3

ENG 1A Written Communications 3

PE 1D Beginning Swimming for Health 1.5-2

COM ST 7 Intercultural Communication 3

Second Semester

BIOL 11 Human Biology 4

COMM 3 Communication Disorders: Therapy Analysis & Field Practice 4

FCS 34 Children with Special Needs 3

PE 9A Beginning Individual Conditioning 1.5-2

COM ST 3 Interpersonal Communication 3

Third Semester Units

COMM 5 Communication Disorders: Materials

& Procedures for SLPA's 3

FCS 21 Early Childhood Development 3

HUM 4 Introduction to Linguistics 3

POLSC 1 American Government & Institutions 3

PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology 3

Fourth Semester

BIM 38 Office Technologies 3

OR

BIM 39 Office Management 3

OR

BIM 42 Records Management & Filing 3

COMM 7 Communication Disorders:

Service Delivery Issues for SLPA's 3

COMM 9 Communication Disorders:

Assessment & Remediation 3

FCS 19 Human Development 3

SL 22 Elementary American Sign Language 3

NOTE: Please refer to page 63 for program Special Admission Requirement information.