The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) 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.

 

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program

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

 

Related Documents

Fall 2008 Communication Disorder Courses/ CDEV Courses/ FCS Courses

 

Related Program

Santa Rosa Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program (SLPA)

 

Contact Information for Full-time SLPA Instructor
Sally VanBebber SLPA Program Director	Holt Building, Room 410 Email: svanbebber@deltacollege.edu Phone: (209) 954-5572 Fax: (209) 954-5514

You can also contact the Family, Consumer & Health Sciences Division for any SLPA Instructor at (209) 954-5516.