Role of the Speech-Language Assistant

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the profession of a Speech-Language Assistant. Topics include professional ethics, an introduction to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association's (ASHA) guidelines for becoming a registered Speech Language Assistant (SLA), and the roles and responsibilities of a SLA. Observing, documenting, defining, and writing goals and objectives in educational and medical settings is also addressed. Acknowledging the difference between immediate and long-term accommodations, working as part of a team, recognizing appropriate health and safety precautions, and working effectively with cultural differences in diverse populations are core aspects of the course.