Compare Speech-Language Pathologists & Speech-Language Pathology Assistants District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Speech-Language Pathologists $106,200
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants $55,700

Similar skills & knowledge

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists

2 related certifications

Certification for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

0 related certifications