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WELCOME TO THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT |
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Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree in the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program, the graduate is able to apply for licensure with the State of California. A licensed Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) works under the direction of a supervising Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and demonstrates the skills, knowledge and training to practice in a variety of settings within the parameters of the SLPA scope of practice. |
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DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
***The Speech Language Patholoty Assistant (SLPA) Program accepts applications once each semester generally in October for the following spring semester and again in March for the following fall semester.*** All students intending to complete this degree should apply to the SLPA program. The first two introductory classes in the discipline, Comm Dis 001: Speech and Language Development and Comm Dis 002: Introduction to Communication Disorders, are open to any students at all times. Students should apply to the program prior to registering in Comm Dis 003: Therapy Analysis and Fieldwork. Additional information regarding clinical clearance will be sent to students after they have completed the online application. Students should be sure to apply to Delta College at least several days prior to starting the SLPA application as you will need a Delta Student ID# and a Delta Student email in order to complete the SLPA application. |
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE A SLPA? |
Examples of appropriate SLPA tasks include: providing direct treatment assistance to patients or clients with communication disorders, assisting the SLP with speech, language and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation of results, assisting with formal documentation, following documented treatment plans or protocols, documenting patient/client performance, assisting during assessments, performing clerical duties such as: preparing materials, charts, records or graphs, scheduling meetings or therapy appointments and record keeping, providing administrative assistance towards research projects, in-service training and family/community education in the field of Communication Disorders and performing checks and maintenance of equipment including augmentative communication devices. |
SLPA Program Director: |
Locke Bldg, Room 207 Email: skidwell@deltacollege.edu |
San Joaquin Delta College
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