Occupation information for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
• Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
• Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
• Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
• Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
• Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
• Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
• Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
• Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
• Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.

Tools:

• Adaptive communication switches for the physically challenged
• Audiometers
• Audiometric booths or acoustic hearing test chambers
• Closed circuit television CCTV system
• Stroboscopes

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Electronic mail software
• Internet browser software
• Medical software
• Word processing software

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